Connie Britton saw Hayden Panettiere s life fall apart, and shes proud that her onetime Nashville co-star is picking the pieces back up.

In a People interview published online Thursday, the former Friday Night Lights star said that she applauds how she [Panettiere] has gone through a really difficult time and done a lot of work and has come out on the other side.

Im so happy that she is in that place, and I hope shes in a great place, Britton told the magazine.

Britton noted that although she hasnt spoken to the Heroes alum in a while, shes pleased to see that shes working again.

And so I only wish her just peace in her heart, and I cant wait to see the movie, the White Lotus actor said of Panettieres upcoming film Amber Alert.