Hayden Panettiere, Show Me Love (F***ing Åmål), and a spooky Mother of the Week
Save the cheerleader. Save the world.
Claire Bennet, Juliette Barnes, Kirby Reed...
Most of us grew up watching Hayden Panettiere in these roles and many more too.
Whether she was saving the world, singing country songs or hunting for Ghostface, Hayden was practically bursting with charisma every single time she appeared on screen.
Losing her at any age would have been agonising, but to go as young as 36 feels especially cruel, particularly for someone who endured as much as she did.
It was only three months ago that Hayden came out as bisexual. I really wish she had been able to enjoy being out and true to who she is for many, many more years to come.
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Mother of the Week
Where Mothers Come To Mother
Welcome back to Mother of the Week where we celebrate icons who have been Mother to us all.
This week's choice is a real scream. Insidious, even.
Have you guessed who it is yet?
