She's a green goddess! Hayden Panettiere shows off her enviable figure in a halterneck bikini as she holidays in Mexico ~ star world news

By Daily Mail Reporter
Some women gain a little weight when they're in love but not Hayden Panettiere.
The 22-year-old star looked fantastic in a halterneck bikini as she holidayed in Mexico this week.
Joined by her NFL star boyfriend Scotty McKnight, 24,the Heroes actress certainly looked confident as she flaunted her figure on the beach.

Green goddess: Hayden Panettiere shows off her figure in a skimpy two-piece while on holiday in Mexico

Not shy: The Heroes actress looked body confident as she applied her sun cream

The green two-piece showed off her curves perfectly but onlookers may have been left disappointed when she covered up to go parasailing with her beau.
Hayden was certainly in for a thrill as she took to the skies to indulge in the adrenaline fuelled activity.
Hayden and Scotty joined a party of other fun-seekers, heading out on to the ocean in Cabo San Lucas on a speed boat.

That was a blast! Hayden Panettiere and boyfriend Scotty McKnight took to the skies on a parasailing outing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, yesterday

Up and away: The Scream 4 actress appeared to enjoy the thrilling adventure

She then waited her turn to couple up with her man, getting strapped into the equipment before being launched of the back of the boat.
Hayden was wearing a pair of skimpy shorts and green bikini top - but her top half was largely covered by her bright life jacket.
Later she stripped down to reveal a matching pair of bikini bottoms as she soaked up the sun.

Green goddess: Hayden clearly enjoyed soaking up the sun in her bright jade green bikini later in the day

Bikini thrills: The actress showed off her svelte and petite figure in the pretty two piece

Check out that view: Hayden and her NFL star beau share an affectionate glance as they soar above the ocean

She showed off her svelte and petite figure in the pretty two piece while chilling out with Scotty, applying sun tan lotion on the sports star's back.
She later put on a pretty patterned cover-up, before sharing a kiss with her man, who wore a pair of brightly coloured shorts.
Heroes actress Hayden has been dating New York Jets star McKnight for the past year.

Down they go: The diminutive star and her man prepare for landing

Back on board: The couple are lowered back on to the boat after the adrenaline-fuelled adventure

Luxury holiday: The star and her long term beau are clearly enjoying themselves on their Mexican getaway

Hot couple: Hayden and Scotty are on vacation with a group of friends at the luxury resort

She formerly dated Ukrainian heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko and once shared a romance with her Heroes co-star Milo Ventimiglia.
Speaking of her relationship with Scotty recently, 5ft2in Hayden told Us Weekly: 'I've always been that girl who has a lot of dude friends. I'm into sports, so Scotty and I have a lot in common.'
The actress has also spoken out about the importance of wearing sunscreen, saying she wears it every day.

Sun's up: Hayden later sported a white and patterned cover up as she applied sunscreen to her boyfriend

Sharing a smooch: Hayden and Scotty looked as close as ever as they kissed and cuddled

Who's up next? The couple joined a party of other thrill seekers who went up on the parasail in pairs

Getting cosy: Hayden took a breather by snuggling up to Scotty

On cloud nine: Pictured last month with Scotty, who she has been dating for the past year

Fresh-faced Hayden told People.com in a recent chat how she always makes sure to put on protection from the sun under her make-up because she is worried about getting skin cancer.
'I make sure that I put sunscreen on under my make-up, or just by itself, no matter where I am going,' she explained.
'It's actually interesting because I realised that even high SPFs ... if you don't reapply, you're not going to get the same kind of coverage. SPF 70 can be like a 19 SPF if you don't apply it properly.
'Skin cancer has become such a huge epidemic, especially in young women, so it is really important that people learn how to take care of their skin and be preventative.'
The blonde beauty also revealed she carries her favourite cosmetics with her wherever she goes.
She said: 'I have them all in my purse. I love the Neutrogena MoistureShine lip gloss.
'We always use them on our cheeks, too - especially when we carry around bags the size that we do where you can fit like one lip gloss in there.'