Hayden Panettiere details ‘uncomfortable’ Connie Britton dynamic on ‘Nashville’ set
Hayden Panettiere has opened up about her challenging relationship with co-star Connie Britton on the set of 'Nashville'. In her memoir, Panettiere describes feeling uncomfortable as her character's prominence grew, overshadowing Britton's established role. Despite the tension, she emphasizes her respect for Britton and her desire not to compete with her.
- ▪Hayden Panettiere described her dynamic with Connie Britton as 'deeply uncomfortable' in her memoir.
- ▪Panettiere's character, Juliette Barnes, became more prominent after the pilot, leading to tension with Britton's character.
- ▪She expressed her respect for Britton, who was an established actress with Emmy nominations and a new mother at the time.
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TV Hayden Panettiere details ‘uncomfortable’ Connie Britton dynamic on ‘Nashville’ set By Riley Cardoza Published May 20, 2026, 8:20 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Hayden Panettiere pulled back the curtain on her “deeply uncomfortable” dynamic with Connie Britton on the “Nashville” set. In her new “This Is Me: A Reckoning” memoir, Panettiere noted that her “character wasn’t intended to be the show’s star — not even close.” The 36-year-old added, “That honor went to Connie, whose Rayna Jaymes was in the twilight of her career, facing a dramatic turning point thanks to yours truly.” 8 Hayden Panettiere described the “uncomfortable” on-set dynamic with “Nashville” co-star Connie Britton.
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