Hayden Panettiere: "Milo & I are very close" in spite of split

Hayden Panettiere: "Milo & I are very close" in spite of split

Hayden Panettiere & Milo Ventimiglia are still chummy.

Despite their split, "Heroes" stars Hayden Panettiere and Milo Ventimiglia are keeping it professional when it comes to work, according to the actress.

"Milo and I are very close", the 19-year-old told OK! Magazine.

"We have enjoyed and continue to enjoy working together."

As for her incident in Hawaii, where she allegedly lashed out at reporters on the red carpet, Hayden said it was just a matter of getting startled.

"While in Hawaii, one reporter grabbed me suddenly from behind and frightened me. It happens. Typically, the press has treated me with great respect," Hayden Panettiere added.