Courteney Cox Shares Heartfelt Words for Her ‘Scream’ Co-Star Hayden Panettiere

Courteney Cox smiling, looking thoughtful, likely at an event or interview.
  • Courteney Cox opens up about Hayden Panettiere.
  • Reflecting on a ‘wonderful actor.’
  • A look back at their time on set.

We just heard some news that really got us thinking about the Scream family. Courteney Cox has been chatting with Entertainment Weekly, and she shared some really touching thoughts about her co-star, Hayden Panettiere.

Hayden, who was part of the Scream crew, sadly passed away in August at 36 years old. A tough loss. Courteney remembered working with her on Scream VI, and it sounds like those were good times.

“She’s a really wonderful actor,” Courteney said. That’s high praise! The vibe on set, even with all the suspense and slasher fun, must have had some really warm moments behind the scenes. It’s a striking contrast to the dark aesthetic of the films themselves.

“The last time I worked with her we had a great time.” Simple words. But they carry a lot of meaning. Sometimes, it’s just about those shared smiles and good energy on set.

It makes us think about all the cool stuff happening in the horror world right now. Have you seen the ‘Crystal Lake’ Trailer? Pure horror gold! And speaking of big releases, don’t miss Ramayana’s First Song ‘Jai Jai Ram’ dropping on Ganesh Chaturthi. So much happening!

Meanwhile, across the pond, we’re keeping up with Meghan Markle’s UK vibe check. Always something interesting to catch up on.

Our Take

It’s always tough when someone you’ve worked with passes. Courteney’s words feel so genuine. She clearly cherished those moments with Hayden. A reminder that even in the spookiest films, real connections are made. Hayden sounds like she left a truly great impression on everyone around her. Wonderful. Just wonderful.