From a football-loving kid in Remember the Titans to a supernatural cheerleader, country music star and horror movie survivor, Hayden Panettiere spent decades giving audiences characters they could not forget. Her death is resonating deeply with Black audiences, many of whom grew up watching her work, including her turn opposite Solange Knowles in the 2006 cult favorite Bring It On: All or Nothing.
As BOSSIP previously reported, Solange was among those paying tribute to her former co-star, reflecting on both their shared experience as young actresses and the lasting impact of the film they made together.
“I salute your journey, and I honor the work we created together that became something that really means something to people,” Solange wrote on Instagram Stories, noting that the movie reached audiences they “never could’ve imagined” as “two young girls” working together at the time.
The singer ended her emotional remembrance by writing,
“The light surrounds you now. Rest easy Hayden,” and shared throwback photos of the pair from the film alongside the touching caption, “warriors for life.”
Vogue notes that Panettiere’s career began before she could even walk. She appeared in a commercial at just 11 months old and spent the next three decades becoming one of Hollywood’s most recognizable young stars. Her resume crossed generations and genres, taking her from Disney classics and nostalgic teen movies to prestige television and major horror franchises.
Following news of Panettiere’s death at 36, fans have been revisiting the performances that made her such a beloved presence onscreen. Social media has been filled with tributes from viewers remembering the characters they grew up watching, from the cheerleading world of Bring It On to the ice rink in Ice Princess.
For the culture, Panettiere has meant so much. Some fans are saying the actress and entertainer would have definitely been invited to the cookout. One user shared, “I don’t know how to explain it, but Hayden Panettiere meant something to the Black community.”
Scroll below for some of Hayden Panettiere’s most iconic roles.
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