Hayden Panettiere says being famous is “a pain in the ass”

Heroes star Hayden Panettiere has revealed that becoming a star has turned her into a virtual recluse and that she he finds being famous “a pain in the ass”.
“I don�t ever go out,” she says, of her life in Hollywood, where she drives everywhere to avoid being recognized on the street. “I stay at home. I go from garage to garage, and keep myself out of sight.”
The 18-year-old actress, who shot to fame after taking on the role of cheerleader Claire Bennet in the top-rated US drama, added, “I love where I live and that I have wonderful friends there and I love what I do, but it really has a major impact on your life.