Trending Now - Hayden Panettiere Opens up About Tense Relationship With Connie Britton on 'nashville

WHO:

NY Post - Hayden Panettiere, Connie Britton

US Magazine - Hayden Panettiere, Connie Britton

WHAT:

NY Post - Panettiere described her relationship with Britton as "uncomfortable."

US Magazine - Panettiere expressed concern over her character Juliette Barnes' rivalry with Britton's character Rayna James on the show "Nashville."

US Magazine - Panettiere stated that her character "wasn’t intended to be the show’s star — not even close."

WHERE:

US Magazine - The show "Nashville" aired on ABC and CMT.

WHEN:

US Magazine - Panettiere's debut memoir is titled "This Is Me: A Reckoning."

WHY:

US Magazine - Panettiere's discomfort stemmed from the dynamics of her character's rivalry with Britton's character.

HOW:

US Magazine - The dynamics of the relationship were explored in Panettiere's memoir.

(UPDATED May 20, 2026 13:54 UTC)

Hayden Panettiere has opened up about her relationship with Connie Britton, describing it as "uncomfortable" due to the rivalry between their characters on the show "Nashville." In her upcoming memoir titled "This Is Me: A Reckoning," Panettiere reveals that her character, Juliette Barnes, "wasn’t intended to be the show’s star — not even close," highlighting the complexities of their on-screen dynamics. The show aired on ABC and CMT, and the exploration of these themes in her memoir sheds light on the challenges she faced during the series.