Hayden Panettiere announced her engagement yesterday to boxing great Wladimir Klitschko, whom she’s dated on and off for years. Hayden made the announcement by showing off her ring on an appearance on Live with Kelly & Michael. In true stunt queen fashion, Hayden came on the set with a giant python around her neck. (You can see a brief shaky video of this on The Daily Mail.) I don’t know what the story was with the snake, but she would have received plenty of attention with that gorgeous ring alone. Plus, she’s engaged to the World Heavyweight Champion of the world! I know many of you don’t find Wladimir as sexy as I do, but the guy is “the longest reigning IBF, WBO & IBO Heavyweight Champion in history,” and he just defended his titles last week. He also has a PhD in Sports Science and speaks four languages. So Hayden isn’t about to marry some dumb highly successful jock is what I’m saying, she got the whole huge package.
Here’s more about Hayden’s engagement announcement:
Hayden Panettiere’s flashy diamond ring stole the show on Wednesday, Oct. 9 — even though the Nashville star walked onto the set of Live With Kelly & Michael with an oversized boa constrictor around her neck.
“I’m sort of distracted, not just by the snake, but there’s a very large diamond ring on your finger,” host Kelly Ripa pointed out as Panettiere, 24, grinned. “I’m not sure if you want to announce anything … does that signify anything, is that a promise of something?”
Panettiere at first played coy, telling Ripa and cohost Michael Strahan that it “might” mean something. “I mean, I think it speaks for itself,” she said, referring to the oversized bauble on her ring finger.
When Ripa asked the former Heroes star point-blank if she was indeed engaged to longtime boyfriend Wladimir Klitschko, Panettiere finally relented.
“I am!” she said.Panettiere and Olympic boxing champion Klitschko, 37, first met in 2009 at a book party and dated for two years before calling off their relationship. The pair reunited this past spring, however.
Us Weekly first broke the news of their secret engagement in March after sources told Us that Panettiere just wasn’t “wearing her ring publicly yet” at the time.
US also points out that they broke the news of Hayden’s engagement back in March. I think Hayden leaked that story to US and Wladimir told her to wait before she told the press. Maybe he was biding his time. They waited over six months and I guess things are working out for them and they’re on track to get married! Hayden told Kelly Ripa they didn’t have a date set yet, though.
What do you think of Hayden’s ring? It’s a a bit big for my taste and reminds me of Jennifer Aniston’s giant quartz-looking ring. Still, I’m just jealous that she landed Klitschko. I don’t mind being alone in that.
Also, this reminds me that Nashville is back on the air already! I have some catching up to do.
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her lips vs his .. too distant
*sorry, can’t help it*
congrats anyway 🙂
Size differences this extreme freak me out. If nothing else (and there IS “else”), how much must the eventual baby coming out hurt?
Well, they’ve been together for a while, so they must’ve figured that out 😀
I once dated a guy who was 6’10 and I am only 5’4. He could change lightbulbs without standing on a chair!
I think Hayden is cute and I kind of like her because she’s been called “fat” and so far has resisted the pressure to become a stick figure. Good for her.
I have a bigger problem with the age difference. 13 years is a lot.
To be fair, he is an all-around awesome person, even if his fighting style is very boring.
What does he see in her??????
I know right?? I am a little jealous… I have a thing for him and it saddens me.
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Interesting………
LOL because everyONE is hiding their sexuality…lord the derivative nature of these kinds of comments drives me nuts..
He sees a 24 year old with a hot body, she sees $$$$$$$$………
Some guys just like their lady being petite, young and innocent-looking.
Yeah he’s definitely not my usual type but I’ve always found him really sexy.
Me too, OKitt.
They met at a book party? How awesome is that? 🙂
He’s too old for her.
I know, I know, love conquers it all and whatever, but she’s barely into her mid-twenties, and he’s almost pushing forty. Add their respective sizes and her much-older-men-exlusively-even-as-a-teen and the vibe is… wrong.
Everybody would’ve gone mad if their genders were reversed.
…Aaand, just like with David “getting creepieer and creepier” Gandy everybody starts wandering what a borderline middleaged and soon to be has-been man sees in a beautifull woman more than a decade younger. Of course.
What? He’s almost 40? Edit: just saw his age. Dang, I just thought he had a bad case of Fergie Methface
I met my husband when he was 40 and I was 25. We got married a few months later and have been very happily married for 25 years.
Age differences can be an issue, but not always.
I don’t get the appeal of either of them. So..carry on..
This is gonna be awful but when I look at her with him, all I think is”Spinner.”
I have thought that too! HAHA
Bwahahahahahaha!
Looks like Beyonce’s ring.
Well, he’s very famous in Germany and rumor has it that he’s actually gay. Whatever, congrats!
I´m German and I´ve heard the rumors as well. Great fighter though.
I agree with Jules-what does he see in her?
Well….she’s gorgeous, talented, hot and funny. Yeah, I don’t get the appeal either. 😉
From what I can tell, I really like the ring. And I’m generally not into giant stones.
The ring is so big and the band is so small it never sits right on her hand. It’s always crooked, and it’s driving me crazy lol
The ring looks very nice to me! I think they make a cute couple. She is so tiny compared to him. He could put her in his pocket.
He is ridiculously hot in a man-mountain kinda way.
I’m wondering if the snake was a ‘ I got the rock and the c*ck… I mean, python’ moment?
That snake around her neck freaks me out. *_*
You are not alone..he is HOT! A tall man who kicks a**, is super smart and has a great body??? Whats not to love?
It looks like it’s going to slide off.
I feel like her Nashville persona is the real her. She just doesnt come across as very likeable even during the heroes days. that being said, he’s hot in a caveman kind of way. i approve
These two are my favorite couple! Completely jealous!!
“what I’m saying, she got the whole huge package”
*giggles*
She got her start on the soap Guiding Light.. She was such a darling little girl! That’s what I see when I look at her. I wish her all the happiness & joy in the world! Her ring is gorgeous, just like her!
They look like Khaleesi and Khal Drogo.
Now that you mention it, they do. Good call!
They’re my faaaaavorite. You’re not alone.
Such a weird couple, she must be a size queen.
I’m with you! He’s so hot but I like her so I’m not that jealous, LOL.
Her fiancee seems like the type who would rip your head off it you looked at him thw wrong way.
Thats a red tail boa constrictor, not a python.
I love her nail varnish color. And that’s all I have for comment.
If its real & a good quality then the bigger the better I say.
OK, so are we talking about the ring, or….?
LOL! Well we’re certainly not talking about Hayden’s bewbs. They’re not real.
Being a wee lady myself (5’1 1/2″ on a good day), I completely understand the attraction to large, tall, beastly men. That’s my preference, too! Good for you, Hayden, and best wishes on a long and happy marriage.
You’re SO not alone in finding him sexy. I ADORE him, and not just because I’m a Ukrainian lady and he’s a great international ambassador for our country.
So many jealous ladies on this board goodness! I’m tiny too and my husband is much taller & larger than me like them. Also I love her ring, mine isn’t that big but looks great on her.