Hayden Panettiere Pictures

A Grammy-nominated actress and singer, Hayden Panettiere started appearing in commercials when she was just eight weeks old. Her acting career, meanwhile began with roles in TV soap operas. She has also appeared in movies such as The Object of My Affection, Raising Helen and Ice Princess. She is, however, best known for playing the virtually indestructible cheerleader Claire Bennet in NBC's current hit drama series Heroes.