Hayden Panettiere & Maxim's Sexiest of 2009

The January 2009 issue of Maxim magazine features a look at "Young Hot Hollywood 2009". Featured in the article are Scarlett Johansson, star of the upcoming movie "The Spirit", musician Rihanna, reality TV star Audrina Partridge, and the dearly beloved Claire bear, Miss Hayden Panettiere.

Maxim writes the following about Panettiere:

There's a reason that God made cheerleader outfits, and you're looking at her. No not the counter girl you're buying this issue from. We're talking about Hayden Panettiere. Born to be a star, she nabbed her first gig in a Playskool commercial when she was 11 months old. Since then she has blossomed into the sexiest thing on NBC since Joey. But the idiot box cannot contain this feisty sexpot. She's got three movies heading your way including I Love You Beth Cooper, in which she plays the hottest girl in school. Now, there's a stretch.

Congratulations to Hayden on this recent, accomplishment? Fans will definitely be looking forward to even more of the sexy cheerleader when Heroes Volume 4: Fugitives starts up in 2009!

See sexy Hayden Panettiere bikini and cheerleader pics here.