Hayden Panettiere at Obama Pre-inaugural ball

Hayden Panettiere was in Washington DC this week to celebrate the inauguration of President Barack Obama as the 44th US president. Like a true supporter and fan of the President, the outspoken Hayden can only speak good about Obama, calling him a “wonderful man” when asked if she had met him. Hayden Panettiere met with Obama last year to ask him about his stand on the issue of whaling. Obama even remembered her as the “cheerleader” from Heroes! Hayden was present at Obama’s nomination night, so it is no surprise that she would be in Washington to celebrate his presidency.

Last night January 19, Hayden Panettiere went to the Huffington Post Pre-Inaugural Ball at the Newseum in Washington, DC with fellow “Declare Yourself” spokeswoman Jessica Alba. Hayden looked like a goddess in this beautiful flowing off-white gown.

Hayden Panettiere at the Huffington Post Pre-Inaugural Ball January 19, 2009. Image: Newscom

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Hayden Panettiere at the Huffington Post Pre-Inaugural Ball January 19, 2009. Image: Pacific Coast

Hayden Panettiere at the Huffington Post Pre-Inaugural Ball January 19, 2009. Image: Pacific Coast

Hayden Panettiere and Jessica Alba at the Huffington Post Pre-Inaugural Ball January 19, 2009. Images: splashnewsonline.com

It looks like Hayden was shivering from the bitter cold temperatures of DC. Poor girl!