spent most of her life in front of a camera. The actor, who died Sunday at age 36, made her debut in a toy commercial when she was just 11 months old. From her soap opera beginnings and early breakout roles holding her own opposite acting legends, Panettiere had an that would lead to starring roles on the small and big screens.
Here are some of her most memorable films and television shows, and where to stream them.
鈥淎 Bug鈥檚 Life鈥� (1998)
She was 9 when she voiced Princess Dot in the Pixar film.
WHERE TO WATCH: Streaming on Disney+.
鈥淩emember the Titans鈥� (2000)
The football-loving and wise-beyond-her-years Sheryl Yoast stole scenes from the likes of Denzel Washington.
WHERE TO WATCH: Streaming on Hulu and Disney+.
鈥淚ce Princess鈥� (2005)
A teen sports trifle that鈥檚 now bonded in tragedy after the deaths of both and Panettiere.
WHERE TO WATCH: Streaming on Disney+.
鈥淏ring It On: All or Nothing鈥� (2006)
It might not be a particularly good movie, but the third 鈥淏ring It On,鈥� co-starring , has become a nostalgic millennial classic.
WHERE TO WATCH: Available to rent on various platforms.
鈥淗eroes鈥� (2006-2010)
鈥淪ave the cheerleader, save the world.鈥� Panettiere was the indestructible Claire Bennet at the heart of the popular sci-fi series.
WHERE TO WATCH: Streaming on Netflix.
鈥淚 Love You, Beth Cooper鈥� (2009)
Chris Columbus directed this teen rom-com about a nerd and the popular girl.
WHERE TO WATCH: Available to rent on various platforms.
鈥淭he Cove鈥� (2009)
Panettiere’s participation in a protest on behalf of dolphins in Taiji, Japan, was featured prominently in this Oscar-winning documentary.
WHERE TO WATCH: Streaming on Tubi, Fandango and Pluto TV.
鈥淣ashville鈥� (2012-2018)
Playing rising country superstar Juliette Barnes was perhaps her defining role.
WHERE TO WATCH: Streaming on Netflix.
鈥淪cream VI鈥� (2023)
Panettiere advocated for her own return to the franchise as Kirby Reed. The film became a big box office hit.
WHERE TO WATCH: Streaming on Netflix.
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