Despite a rough last yew years, Hayden Panettiere was smiling from ear-to-ear during her latest outing.
The 31-year-old actress made a rare public appearance as she was spotted catching a ride from showman Jeff Beacher at Catch restaurant in West Hollywood on Tuesday.
The pair were celebrating his 48th birthday at the celebrity hotspot.
Spotted: Hayden Panettiere made a rare public appearance as she was spotted catching a ride from showman Jeff Beacher at Catch restaurant in West Hollywood on Tuesday
The Nashville star threw up a peace sign as photographers caught the duo exiting the restaurant.
Hayden’s glowing skin could be seen in the vehicle as she sat comfortably in an all black look.
She kept her blonde locks pulled back in a sleek bun and sported a pair of hoop earrings for the occasion.
The nightlife tycoon appeared happy to have the company, flashing a major grin as he drove away.
New pair: The 31-year-old actress threw up a peace sign as photographers caught the duo exiting the nightlife tycoon’s 48th birthday dinner
He wore a black-and-white letterman jacket on top of his favorite Burberry Ivie Varsity crew sweater.
Beacher has been holding festivities for his upcoming birthday all week, including a dinner at Swan restaurant in Miami on Monday.
He was joined by celebrities like Michael Bay and Nicky Hilton for the festivities.
Party week: Beacher has been holding festivities for his upcoming birthday all week, including a dinner at Swan restaurant in Miami on Monday with Michael Bay and Nicky Hilton
Panettiere appeared to be enjoying her evening with longtime friend Beacher, who has supported the star through thick and thin over-the-years.
The private star also made a rare social media post, sharing a snap of her blowing a kiss to her 347K followers.
‘All my love,’ she captioned the image with a kissing face emoji.
Social media update: The private star also made a rare social media post, sharing a snap of her blowing a kiss to her 347K followers. ‘All my love,’ she captioned the image with a kissing face emoji
Last sighting: Hayden was last seen in January when she posted a photo of herself getting some air during a boat ride on a sun-flecked day. ‘Grateful,’ she captioned the image of herself gazing peacefully
Hayden was last seen in January when she posted a photo of herself getting some air during a boat ride on a sun-flecked day.
‘Grateful,’ she captioned the image of herself gazing peacefully.
In December, the Scream 4 performer celebrated her daughter Kaya’s sixth birthday, who she shares with her ex-husband, boxer Wladimir Klitschko.
She wrote alongside a photo her Kaya’s cake: ‘6 years ago today, I met the most amazing (not so little anymore) creature. Can’t believe my baby girl is getting so big!’
Growing up: In December, the Scream 4 performer celebrated her daughter Kaya’s sixth birthday, who she shares with her ex-husband, boxer Wladimir Klitschko
Exes: The Nashville starlet and the Ukrainian athlete (seen in 2015) first started dating in 2009, and following a short breakup they got engaged in 2013, before welcoming Kaya the following year
She and the Ukrainian athlete first started dating in 2009, and following a short breakup they got engaged in 2013, before welcoming Kaya the following year.
Hayden had a difficult recovery from her pregnancy and developed postpartum depression that led to her checking herself into an in-patient treatment facility.
The former pair separated shortly after her musical series Nashville ended at the conclusion of its sixth season.
Getting better: Hayden (here in 2019) had a difficult recovery from her pregnancy and developed postpartum depression that led to her checking herself into an in-patient treatment facility. The former pair separated shortly after her musical series Nashville ended
In 2019, a source told People that Panettiere had been living apart from her daughter, who stayed with Klitschko after the separation.
‘Hayden has gone through changes since she had Kaya, and while some were not perfect, others have helped her grow,’ they said. ‘She is trying to feel good about herself, her life, and how she wants to go forward.’
However, a lawyer for the Heroes star said she still sees her daughter regularly.
Arrested: In July, the aspiring actor, 31, was arrested again in Los Angeles on eight charges alleging abusive incidents from May 2019 to January 2020; the exe are seen in 2019
The star appears to have moved on from her split with ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson, who was arrested in Wyoming in February of 2020 after he allegedly hit Panettiere in the face.
In July, the aspiring actor, 31, was arrested again in Los Angeles on eight charges alleging abusive incidents from May 2019 to January 2020.
An insider told People magazine at the time: ‘Hayden was finally ready to change her life for the better. She is now surrounded by people who care about her and not someone who tries to control her and prey on her weaknesses.’
She said: ‘I am coming forward with the truth about what happened to me with the hope that my story will empower others in abusive relationships to get the help they need and deserve. I am prepared to do my part to make sure this man never hurts anyone again. I’m grateful for my support system, which helped me find the courage to regain my voice and my life.’