Hayden Panettiere continues to be remembered by Hollywood, whether for her incredible talent or her beautiful soul. This includes several fans and friends of the actress, who poured their hearts out in tributes as soon as the tragic news reached the world. Blake Lively, David Arquette, Rosie O’Donnell, and many others took to social media to pen emotional messages remembering the actress.

Most recently, Courteney Cox also spoke about her co-star, Panettiere. The two had worked together on the Scream movies. And looking back on their time together, Cox fondly remembered the late actress.

While many of Hayden Panettiere’s co-stars and friends had taken to social media to pay tribute to the late actress, Courteney Cox was yet to open up about her co-star. Finally, during an appearance at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, she joined Entertainment Weekly to talk about her second directorial feature, Evil Genius. During the conversation, she recalled her time with Panettiere while working on the Scream movies.

“She’s a really wonderful actor. The last time I worked with her we had a great time. She was really fun and happy and smart, and it’s really sad. It’s obviously horrible,” Cox said.

Cox and Panettiere worked together for the first time in 2011’s Scream 4 and later returned to reunite for Scream 6 in 2023. Before Cox's interview with Entertainment Weekly, Panettiere’s Heroes co-stars also got together for a reunion to remember the actress and honor her legacy in the industry. Jack Coleman, who also starred in the series and played the role of Panettiere’s character’s father, took to Instagram to share an emotional message remembering the actress. 

“I’m heartbroken. I couldn’t begin to put my thoughts into words until now, and they will be inadequate,” Coleman wrote.

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After Panettiere’s tragic passing, Fast & Furious actress, Michelle Rodriguez also paid tribute to her.

Michelle Rodriguez and Hayden Panettiere were first seen together hosting the World Music Awards back in 2010. Even after all these years, Rodriguez has fond memories of the actress. During her attendance at the 25th anniversary screening of The Fast and the Furious, Rodriguez remembered Panettiere and spoke fondly of her beautiful spirit.

“Her curious spirit and how happy and joyous she is, because that’s her memory, right?” she said.

It was heartbreaking and devastating news for the entire Hollywood. Panettiere passed away on August 16, 2026, at the age of 36. She left the world far too soon, but her memories and legacy in the film industry will continue to hold a special place in the hearts of her fans, friends, and co-stars.

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