NEWSHayden Panettiere Impressively Belts Out Britney Spears Song at Age 11 in Resurfaced Clip After Actress' Sudden Death: Watch
Fans were impresssed with Hayden Panettiere's talent at only 11 years old.
Aug. 18 2026, Updated 2:08 p.m. ET
Hayden Panettiere's singing talent was on full display before her Nashville days, with a resurfaced clip featuring the late star showing off her impressive vocals at just 11 years old.
The Remember the Titans actress appeared on the The Rosie O'Donnell Show in 2000, where she performed a cover of Britney Spears' song "(You Drive Me) Crazy."
Hayden Panettiere sang a Britney Spears song during an appearance on the 'The Rosie O'Donnell Show' in 2000.
Hayden Panettiere Sang Britney Spears in Resurfaced Childhood Clip
Hayden Panettiere began her career as an infant, starring in a commercial at just 11 months old.
In the clip, the child star confidently belted out the pop hit's lyrics while dancing along to the beat.
In the background, host Rosie O'Donnell looked on in disbelief at Panettiere's talent at such a young age.
Social media users were quickly overcome with nostalgia following the Ice Princess star's sudden death earlier this week, rushing to the comments section to share their praise.
Fans Remembered Hayden Panettiere in the Comments Section
Hayden Panettiere leaves behind an 11-year-old daughter named Kaya, whom she shares with ex-fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko.
"She was such a natural talent and star. Such a beautiful child and person. Her death is hard to believe from someone who grew up watching her," one fan wrote, while a second said, "Just like any other child star you see the stars fade in her eyes over the year and turn to pain."
"Destroyed by the machine — Hollywood, Family Court and predatory parents," a third user added. "This is Hayden's daughter's age now at the time of her death. Really tragic."
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Hayden Panettiere Died at 36 Years Old
Hayden Panettiere died at 36 on August 16.
As OK! previously reported, the Heroes star was pronounced dead at 36 after being found unresponsive in a South Carolina apartment complex on Sunday, August 16.
Emergency services responded to a call from an unnamed friend at 1:52 p.m., reporting an "unidentified female" in "cardiac arrest" after a suspected overdose, according to 911 dispatch audio.
Though no foul play is suspected in her death, TMZ reported that either Panettiere — or someone else – was treated with Narcan at some point. The nasal spray, used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, was allegedly found on the scene.
Panettiere had been open about her struggles with addiction and depression, having been to rehab in the past.
Hayden Panettiere's Family Asked for Privacy
Hayden Panettiere's father, Alan 'Skip' Panettiere, said his daughter was an 'incredible light.'
Her death was confirmed hours after the medical emergency by her father, Alan "Skip" Panettiere, on Sunday, August 16.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen," he expressed in a public statement. "We ask for privacy as our family takes time to process this unimaginable loss."
