Top Young Talent to Represent The 'Face' of Neutrogena

Top Young Talent to Represent The 'Face' of Neutrogena Actress Hayden Panettiere to Appear in National Advertising Campaign LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- A leading manufacturer of premium skin, hair and cosmetics products, Neutrogena Corporation today announced that actress Hayden Panettiere will act as the newest spokesperson for the brand. "Hayden Panettiere is a young, talented and vivacious woman who radiates the fresh, healthy look of Neutrogena and we are thrilled to have her join our team," says Neutrogena President, North America, Jan Hall. Young and high-spirited, with a feature film and television resume beyond her years, Ms. Panettiere is currently starring on the big screen this month in the delightful family film "Racing Stripes" and will soon be seen starring in the heart-wrenching Lifetime TV movie "Lies My Mother Told Me." She most recently charmed us as the rebellious teen in "Raising Helen" opposite Kate Hudson. Her feisty characters in notable films such as "Joe Somebody," as Tim Allen's daughter and "Remember the Titans," where she co-starred with Denzel Washington, have certified her as a rising star. Ms. Panettiere has received numerous nominations including nods for Best Young Actress in a Daytime Series from the Hollywood Reporter and a Young Star Award for Best Young Voiceover Talent, for her work on "A Bug's Life." She also received a Grammy Nomination for Best Spoken Word Album, for "A Bug's Life Read-A-Long." Ms. Panettiere recently made her singing debut when she performed on the USS Intrepid at the Premiere of "Tiger Cruise," a Disney production in which she starred, based on the dramatic event of September 11th and she is currently in the studio recording her first CD. In March Ms. Panettiere's unique skills as a figure skater will be on display in Disney's "Ice Princess" and she will also be seen in several independent feature films. As a new spokesperson for Neutrogena, Ms. Panettiere will be featured in both national TV and print campaigns. She joins fellow Neutrogena spokespersons Kelly Preston, Mischa Barton, Gabrielle Union, Jennifer Freeman, Julie Bowen, Kristin Kreuk, Paola Rey and Jason Taylor, each of whom will continue in their role as Neutrogena representatives. Source: Neutrogena Corporation CONTACT: Rpr Marketing Communications, +1-212-317-1462, for Neutrogena Corporation ------- Profile: International Entertainment