How old was Hayden Panettiere in Message in a Bottle?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? It connects us more personally to their story and evolution. Let’s reveal how old they were when the cameras rolled.

The age of Hayden Panettiere while starring in Message in a Bottle was:

9 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

The age was estimated using the initial day of the year Message in a Bottle came out:

January 1, 1999

And the birth date of Hayden Panettiere:

August 21, 1989

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, Hayden Panettiere could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.