14 Reasons Why Juliette Barnes Is The Best Thing On Nashville

How Hayden Panettiere's character has evolved into the one we root for. *SPOILERS AHEAD*

1. She first came across as the selfish diva we love to hate

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Some people may say that they would prefer for a character like this to be written off at some point, but they know in their hearts that it is the crazy antics of a villain that can keep a show going.

2. She's young and doesn't always know when to take responsibility for her own actions

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Who can't relate to this attribute at least at some point in their life?

3. Little by little, her true colors started to emerge

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She just wants to be loved.

4. Her romance with Sean let us see her in a different light

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Although in the end it wasn't true love, her decision to let him go showed us that she was starting to mature.

5. She may be a star but she's only human

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As the saying goes, "the whole world is watching." Sometimes she does things off-stage that upset her fans, which can lead her to become intimidated when she has to face them.

6. Her mother's arrival sprung out her vulnerability...

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Her tough girl attitude had to come from somewhere.

7. And her death brought it all out

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They might not have been on the best of terms when Jolene passed away, but Juliette was never going to stop loving her mom.

8. She allowed others to get close to her

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You can't get through the tough times on your own. It's always good to have a support system.

9. She will always be there to support the ones she cares for...

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Media scandal or not, Juliette will get up and leave her house in order to be there for her friends.

10. In all situations

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Old Juliette would have probably sent for someone to get her, but when Maddie gave her a call, she didn't hesitate to help.

11. She has self-respect and she let's people know it

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Creepy, old industry dude trying to grab her? No, thank you.

12. Being her company's puppet is not an option

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She has a mind of her own. Edgehill wasn't going to let her move out of the bubblegum music genre and she wasn't having it.

13. She's a true artist

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Music is not just a career, it's what she loves.

14. Although she's had a lot of heartbreak, she still believes in love

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Let's hope that this time it's for the long run.