How old was Hayden Panettiere in Fireflies in the Garden?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

While Fireflies in the Garden was being made, Hayden Panettiere was:

18 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year Fireflies in the Garden premiered:

January 1, 2008

And the birth date of Hayden Panettiere:

August 21, 1989

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of Hayden Panettiere during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.