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Hayden Panettiere’s love life has been the source of much speculation since she burst onto the Hollywood scene in 2006. The then 17-year-old Panettiere landed a starring role on Heroes, and it appeared her fate in Hollywood was sealed. She has remained active in Hollywood since her role on Heroes ended in 2010, but her dating life has been a source of more interest than her acting career.

Is Hayden Panettiere married?

The former Nashville actress is not currently married. She recently split from her fiancée, Wladimir Klitschko. The pair dated for nine years. Klitschko has since returned to his native Ukraine with the couple’s daughter. He is said to be raising the girl with help from his family.

Panettiere has been linked to a number of celebrities since her foray into Hollywood in her teens. She was rumored to be dating to Milo Ventimiglia of This is Us and Gilmore Girls, as well as Jesse McCartney, Steve Jones and NFL wideout Scotty McKnight over the years. She is currently dating an aspiring actor.

Why did Panettiere split from her fiancée?

Klitschko and Panettiere began dating in 2009. They became engaged in 2013 before calling off the relationship in 2018. Their daughter was born in December 2014. The split seemed sudden, according to E!.

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A month before the pair announced their breakup, they vacationed together. According to people who saw them during their time in Greece, they appeared to be very much together and affectionate.

Panettiere and Klitschko had been rumored to be on the rocks multiple times during their 9-year courtship.  Panettiere’s mother confirmed that the couple was officially over in August 2018 but noted they had broken up before.

In the months leading up to the announcement, Panettiere was seen multiple times without her engagement ring. There is no official word on what caused the separation, but the former pair are committed to co-parenting.

Who Is she dating now?

Since ending her relationship with Klitschko in August, Panettiere has been spotted around town with a new beau. Panettiere was first spotted with Brain Hickerson in July 2018. The pair were out on a date, walking hand-in-hand according to The Sun.

Hickerson is an aspiring actor. The 28-year-old South Carolina-native has one acting credit to his name but is currently working in real estate to supplement his income. No one is sure how the pair met just yet, but they appear to be moving their relationship along quickly.

Panettiere has met the aspiring actor’s family and is interested in settling down. Friends, however, seem concerned about Hickerson and how quickly Panettiere moved on after her long-term relationship with Klitschko. Panettiere is said to be drinking and partying with Hickerson, which is also concerning to close friends, according to MSN.

Where does Hayden Panettiere’s daughter live?

Panettiere is reportedly estranged from her 4-year-old daughter, Kaya, according to Us Weekly. Panettiere is quoted as saying she hasn’t seen the child “in a while.” Panettiere’s daughter, Kaya Evdokia Klitschko, currently resides in Ukraine with her father and Panettiere’s ex-fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko.

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Klitschko was a professional boxer. He recorded 64 wins and five losses in his career. He also won the gold medal in boxing at the 1996 Olympic Games.