Hayden Panettiere Steps Out After Engagement News!

Hayden Panettiere gives a wave to onlookers as she steps out of her SUV into her hotel on Wednesday (October 9) in New York City.

The 24-year-old Nashville star rocked her huge rock that morning for some press events – she finally confirmed during her interview on Live! with Kelly & Michael that she and her love Wladimir Klitschko are engaged!

Congrats again to the happy couple!

Later that day, Hayden posted a funny pic on Twitter of her and her lipstick against a similarly colored couch, with the caption: “Fashion rule number one…. Always match your lips to your couch!”

FYI: Hayden is carrying a Rebecca Minkoff bag.