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Hilary Erhard Duff (born September 28, 1987) is an American actress and singer. She is the recipient of various accolades, including seven Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, four
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and two
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. She began her acting career at a young age, quickly being labeled a
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, as the title character of the television series, ''
Lizzie McGuire ''Lizzie McGuire'' is an American comedy television series created by Terri Minsky that premiered on Disney Channel on January 12, 2001. The series stars Hilary Duff as the titular character, who navigates the personal and social issues of her t ...
'' (2001–2004), and in the film based on the series, ''
The Lizzie McGuire Movie ''The Lizzie McGuire Movie'' is a 2003 American teen comedy film directed by Jim Fall. The film serves as the finale of the Disney Channel television series of the same name, and was the first theatrical film based on a Disney Channel series. ...
'' (2003). Thereafter, she appeared in numerous mainstream films such as ''
Cadet Kelly ''Cadet Kelly'' is a 2002 Disney Channel Original Movie starring Hilary Duff and Christy Carlson Romano. The film premiered with 7.8 million viewers. It is Duff's second starring film role, her first being ''Casper Meets Wendy''. This was Disney ...
'' (2002), ''
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'' (2003), ''
Cheaper by the Dozen ''Cheaper by the Dozen'' is a semi-autobiographical novel written by Frank Bunker Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, published in 1948. The novel recounts the authors' childhood lives growing up in a household of 12 children. The bestsel ...
'' (2003) and ''
A Cinderella Story ''A Cinderella Story'' is a 2004 American teen romantic comedy film directed by Mark Rosman, written by Leigh Dunlap and starring Hilary Duff, Chad Michael Murray, Jennifer Coolidge, and Regina King. A modernization of the classic Cinderella ...
'' (2004). She later appeared in independent films playing a wider range of adult-themed roles, such as '' War, Inc.'' (2008), ''
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'' (2009), and ''
The Haunting of Sharon Tate ''The Haunting of Sharon Tate'' is a 2019 American horror thriller film written and directed by Daniel Farrands, and starring Hilary Duff, Jonathan Bennett, Lydia Hearst, Pawel Szajda, and Ryan Cargill. The film is a fictionalized account of th ...
'' (2019), inspired by the real-life
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. From 2015 to 2021, Duff starred as Kelsey Peters in
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’s longest-running original series '' Younger'', for which she received two
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nominations. As of 2022, she produces and stars in ''
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'' as the lead role, Sophie. Duff first came to prominence in the music industry after releasing her debut studio album, the
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-themed '' Santa Claus Lane'' (2002), through
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. Her second album, '' Metamorphosis'' (2003), was hugely successful, topping the ''Billboard'' 200 chart and earning a 3× Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). She enjoyed significant commercial success with her subsequent
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and
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-certified albums released through Hollywood Records; ''
Hilary Duff Hilary Erhard Duff (born September 28, 1987) is an American actress and singer. She is the recipient of various accolades, including seven Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, four Teen Choice Awards and two Young Artist Awards. She began her acti ...
'' (2004), ''
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'' (2005) and ''
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'' (2007). Following a hiatus from music, Duff signed with
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for her fifth album, '' Breathe In. Breathe Out.'' (2015). Duff has been hailed as an inspiration by subsequent
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teen stars such as
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, Demi Lovato,
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and
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, and has sold an estimated 15 million records worldwide. In addition to music and acting, she has also co-authored a trilogy of novels, beginning with ''
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'' (2010), which became a ''New York Times'' best seller, and followed by the sequels ''
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'' (2011) and ''True'' (2013). Duff's success in the entertainment industry led her to venture into business with fashion lines of her own such as
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, Femme for DKNY, and the "Muse x Hilary Duff" collection, a collaborative effort with
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which was credited to have boosted GlassesUSA's sales for its premium brands. She has also invested in a number of businesses ranging from cosmetics to children's products.


Early life

Hilary Erhard Duff was born on September 28, 1987, in
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, Texas. Her parents are Robert Erhard Duff, a partner in a chain of convenience stores, and Susan Colleen Duff (née Cobb), a
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turned film and music producer. Duff has one older sister named Haylie. She was raised between Houston and
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, the locations of her father's convenience stores. Encouraged by their mother, both Hilary and her sister enrolled in acting, singing and ballet classes. The siblings earned roles in local theater productions, and later participated in a touring BalletMet production of ''
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'' in San Antonio. Increasingly interested in the pursuit of show business, the Duff sisters and their mother moved to California in 1993, while their father stayed in Houston to take care of his business. The sisters auditioned for several years and were cast in many
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. Due to her acting career, Duff was home-schooled from the age of eight. The pair also modeled for various clothing brands. Duff stated, "My sister and I really showed an interest in erformingand dedication, and ur motherwas like, 'How can I tell my kids no?' It's the same as kids that are going into sports. Parents support them and push them."


Career


Career beginnings

During her initial acting years, Duff primarily played minor roles, such as her uncredited part in the
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western miniseries '' True Women'' (1997) and as an uncredited
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in the ensemble comedy-drama '' Playing by Heart'' (1998). The same year, Duff landed her first major role as
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in ''
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'', based on the
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characters. After appearing in the supporting role of Ellie in the television film '' The Soul Collector'' (1999), Duff received a
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for Best Performance in a TV Movie or Pilot (Supporting Young Actress). In March 2000, Duff appeared as a sick child in the
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medical drama series '' Chicago Hope''. She was next cast as one of the children in the pilot episode of the
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comedy series ''
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''. Her ''Daddio'' co-star
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stated, "After working with her the first day, I remember saying to my wife, 'This young girl is gonna be a movie star.' She was completely at ease with herself and comfortable in her own skin." However, producers dropped Duff from the cast prior to the airing of the show.


2000–2004: Mainstream success, ''Lizzie McGuire'', and ''Metamorphosis''

A week after being dropped from ''
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'', Duff landed the title role of a newly developed Disney Channel series, ''
Lizzie McGuire ''Lizzie McGuire'' is an American comedy television series created by Terri Minsky that premiered on Disney Channel on January 12, 2001. The series stars Hilary Duff as the titular character, who navigates the personal and social issues of her t ...
''. ''Lizzie McGuire'' premiered on January 12, 2001, and became a ratings hit, with an estimated 2.3 million viewers per episode. Duff quickly became labeled as a
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and household name, particularly within the show's pre-teen adolescent target demographic. Disney began marketing the series through soundtracks, books, dolls, toys, and video games based on Duff's character; the company reportedly made an estimated $100 million from the show's merchandise alone. The actress was featured in the
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video games that were created for her Lizzie McGuire character. Duff made her feature film debut in ''
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'' (2002), in which she portrayed the younger version of
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's character. Duff also starred in the 2002 Disney Channel television film ''
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'', which became the network's most watched program in its then 19-year history. Duff began making appearances on various soundtracks for the Disney channel, recording a cover of the
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song " I Can't Wait" for the
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to ''Lizzie McGuire''. She later recorded a cover of "
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" for '' DisneyMania''. Upon expressing interest in a music career, production on Duff's debut Christmas themed album began.Rosen, Craig
"Hilary Duff: A Performer's Metamorphosis"
. '' Billboard''. January 26, 2004.
'' Santa Claus Lane'' was released in October 2002, peaking in the lower portion of the ''Billboard'' 200 chart in the United States. The album was initially distributed through
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, with
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later re-releasing the project. It went on to receive a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments exceeding 500,000 copies. The album was initially only released in North America, but received numerous re-releases in the following years. Duff later signed a recording contract with Andre Recke of Hollywood Records to release future recordings."Hilary Duff comes clean."
''News Times'' January 21, 2005.
Though her early music recordings garnered much success on Radio Disney, Recke and Buena Vista Records envisioned Duff appealing to a more mature audience. In 2003, Duff earned a co-starring role in the children's action comedy film ''
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'' with
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. Scott Foundas of ''Variety'' called Duff's performance "charming", and thought she was "sidelined with little to do much of the time." The same year, Duff reprised her role as Lizzie McGuire for ''
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''. The film saw her also portraying the character of Isabella Parigi, an Italian pop star who McGuire is later mistaken for. Duff recorded the original song "What Dreams Are Made Of" for the film's finale, which was later included on the film's soundtrack. She also recorded the single "
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"; the song became a top-twenty hit in Australia and New Zealand and was her first song to chart worldwide. The soundtrack to ''The Lizzie McGuire Movie'' went on to be certified Platinum in Canada and 2× Platinum by the RIAA. Duff released her second studio album, '' Metamorphosis'', in August 2003. The album received mixed reviews from contemporary music critics but went on to reach the top of the ''Billboard'' 200 chart in the United States. The album became a major hit for Duff, selling over five million copies within its first two years of release. The album sold over three million copies in the United States, becoming her highest selling album to date and earning a 3× Platinum certification from the RIAA. The album spawned the successful singles " So Yesterday" and " Come Clean". "So Yesterday" achieved Platinum status in Australia and "Come Clean" received a Gold certification from the RIAA in the United States. "Come Clean" was used as the theme song to the MTV series '' Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County''. ''Metamorphosis'' earned Duff multiple awards and nominations following its release. Duff further promoted the album with the Metamorphosis Tour that ran from November to December 2003. Later that year, Duff co-starred as one of the twelve children of
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and
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in the family comedy ''
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'', which remains her highest-grossing film to date. ''Slant Magazine'' reviewer Nick Schager wrote that Duff "does nothing more than look perky and stylish." ''Lizzie McGuire'' aired its final episode on February 14, 2004, following the fulfillment of Duff's 65-episode contract. Despite reports that the series was in talks for a second film and further television spin-off considered for sister network ABC, these plans fell through as Duff's salary for the proposal was insufficient.


2004–2006: ''Hilary Duff'', ''Most Wanted'', and film projects

In 2004, Duff starred opposite
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in the romantic comedy ''
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''. The film went on to become a moderate box office hit despite negative reviews. At the 2004 World Music Awards, Duff won the Best New Female Artist award. Duff's self-titled third studio album was released in September of that year. Duff was more involved in the production of this album than she had been in her previous record. The album, featuring prominent rock elements and drawing comparison to works from Avril Lavigne and
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, debuted at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200 and went on to sell over 1.8 million copies in the United States. The album contained the single " Fly" which failed to chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 but performed moderately worldwide. Later in the year, Duff starred in the musical drama ''
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,'' which was panned and unsuccessful at the box office. Several reviews were critical of her vocals, a number finding fault with what appeared to be her digitally enhanced voice. Her performances in ''A Cinderella Story'' and ''Raise Your Voice'' earned Duff her first
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nomination for Worst Actress in 2004. Duff launched her first clothing line, "
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", in 2004. The line was distributed by
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in Australia,
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in Canada, and Edgars Stores in South Africa from March 2004 until 2007. In 2005, Duff had a starring role in the film '' The Perfect Man'', starring alongside
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, which went onto become a box office success. The ''Village Voice's'' Matt Singer wrote, "Duff plays her standard character—an introverted romantic who falls for a guy whose hunky exterior belies an artistic soul.". That August, Duff released her first compilation album, ''
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''. The album featured songs from Duff's previous albums, as well as remixes and new material. It included the hit single " Wake Up", which became her second single to be certified Gold by the RIAA. The compilation debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200, and sold over one million copies a month after its release. Duff later appeared in ''
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'', which resulted in her second Razzie nomination for Worst Actress in 2005. Mike Clarke of ''USA Today'' said, "Duff just looks like she'd rather be in a different movie." Duff co-starred with her sister Haylie in the satirical comedy ''
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'' (2006). The film earned both sisters a shared Razzie Award nomination for Worst Actress, becoming Duff's third consecutive nomination in three years. The sisters were also nominated for Worst Screen Couple. Hilary and Haylie collaborated on a cover of Madonna's single "
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" for the film's soundtrack. Duff released her first perfume, " With Love... Hilary Duff", in September 2006. The line was distributed by the
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company. Initially only sold in
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department stores, the fragrance became available in Europe, Japan, and Canada and was one of the three best-selling fragrances launched in department stores in 2006. That same year, Duff was stalked by a 19-year-old Russian immigrant identified as Max and his 50-year-old roommate David Joseph Klein. She filed for restraining orders against the two men, claiming that Max "threatened to kill himself" to get her attention. She also alleged that he threatened to "remove enemies" who stand in his way, including Duff's then-boyfriend Joel Madden. Max, later identified as Maksim Myaskovskiy, was sentenced to 117 days in prison.


2007–2010: ''Dignity'' and independent films

In 2007, Duff began working on material for her fourth studio album. Duff co-wrote thirteen of the album's fourteen songs, along with writers such as
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. The finished product, ''
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'' (2007), featured production from
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, and
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, resulting in a dance and electropop sound for the record. The album received critical praise, despite some critics noting Duff's "weak" vocals. The album was praised for its lyrical content and new musical direction. The album dealt with topics such as her parents' divorce, her breakup with Joel Madden, and the stalking incident during the prior year. The television special '' Hilary Duff: This Is Now'' was produced to chronicle Duff's return to music. The two-part project aired on MTV before the album's release. Despite positive critical reception, ''Dignity'' failed to match the commercial success of her previous releases. Debuting at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200, the album received a Gold certification from the RIAA. Despite the album's lackluster performance, it included the single "
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", which went on to become her highest-charting single in the United States. Both "With Love" and the album's third single, " Stranger" topped the ''Billboard''
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chart in the United States. Alongside the release of ''Dignity'' and the music videos for "With Love" and "Stranger", Duff began to adapt a more mature image. Duff's new image inspired some to consider her a "sex symbol". This image was reinforced by her appearance in the political satire film '' War, Inc.'' (2008), in which Duff portrayed an "oversexed"
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n pop star named Yonica Babyyeah. The film received a limited release in the United States. Duff recorded the songs "Boom Boom Bang Bang" and "I Want to Blow You Up" for the film. A re-release of ''Dignity'' was initially announced for a 2008 release, but Hollywood Records instead released a
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'' (2008) received little promotion prior to its release, entering the ''Billboard'' 200 at number 125. It became her first album released in the United States to not receive a certification from the RIAA. The compilation included the single " Reach Out", which samples the Depeche Mode song "
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". The song featured provocative lyrics referencing sex, while its music video similarly saw Duff in a more risqué light. The song became her third consecutive single to top the Hot Dance Club Play chart in the United States. She announced to MTV that she would begin writing another album in December 2008, but it was never developed. That same year, Duff ceased to have control over ''Stuff by Hilary Duff'', thus the line was discontinued. Duff had a leading role as the title character of the film ''
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'' (2009), which chronicled the life of a suicidal and rebellious teen. Her performance received mixed reviews. Andrew Barker of ''
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'' criticized Duff's "child star" approach to acting and wanted her to stay away from teen roles. However, ''Los Angeles Times'' critic Robert Abele wrote that her attempt to "transform her bright-eyed wholesomeness into rebellious snark" in ''Greta'' "is a valiant one." Later that year, she co-starred as a narcissistic seductress in '' What Goes Up''. Brian Lowry of ''Variety'' magazine stated that Duff's performance "amounts to a near-adult role," yet labeled her role and the film "confused". Despite having previously turned down a role in
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drama '' 90210'' to avoid projects within the "teen" genre, it was later confirmed that Duff would appear as a recurring character in the third season of the hit series ''
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''. Duff portrayed famous actress Olivia Burke, who enrolled at
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in search of a traditional college experience. Duff's character sparked a romantic relationship with male lead character Dan Humphrey, and was later the center of controversy when the two had a threesome with Humphrey's friend Vanessa Abrams. The following year, she won a Teen Choice Award for Best Television Female Scene Stealer for her appearance on ''Gossip Girl''. In 2009, Duff collaborated with
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and co-designed an apparel line titled Femme for DKNY Jeans. With the objective of designing a clothing line for women her own age, the line debuted in the United States in August 2009 and was available for a limited time.


2010–2013: Other endeavors

Duff continued to appear in film roles, starring in the ABC Family television film '' Beauty & the Briefcase'' (2010), where she also served as an executive producer. The film saw Duff as a fashion magazine columnist who wrote about her dating struggles in the city. The premiere received 2.4 million viewers, attracting a strong female audience that drove the network to an all-time high in viewers. Following this appearance, she made another in an episode of the
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sitcom ''
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''. She then co-starred as Raven Halfacre, the teenage daughter of a
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alcoholic, in the drama ''
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.'' Her performance was generally praised, with ''The Examiner'' writing that the "biggest surprise performance
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probably belongs to Hilary Duff." In 2010, Duff set up a book-writing deal with
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. She collaborated with
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on a young adult novel titled ''
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'' which was published in October 2010. It was subsequently released internationally and became a ''
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'' best-seller. The following year, Duff co-starred in the independent comedy '' Stay Cool'' (2011) which was critically panned. The film saw Duff in a major role alongside
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. ''
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'', the sequel to Duff's authorial debut, was released in October 2011. In January 2012, Duff confirmed that she had again begun working on music. Throughout 2012, Duff primarily worked with songwriter Ali Tamposi, musicians
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and Jason Evigan. However, these works were not released. The same year, she co-starred in Rob Margolies' comedy '' She Wants Me'', as a well-known starlet who enters a love triangle. In August 2012, Duff signed a deal with
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to develop and produce a sitcom in which she would star. However, this plan failed to develop. She appeared as a guest judge in ''
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'' that September. In early 2013, Duff guest starred in the
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.'' She later guest starred in the tenth season finale of the CBS sitcom ''
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''. Duff provided voice work for the animated film ''Wings'', alongside
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and
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; she later appeared in its sequel the following year. By July 2013, Duff had finished filming the independent film '' Flock of Dudes'', which was released in September 2016. That same year, Duff released the third and final novel in her ''Elixir'' trilogy, titled ''True'' (2013).


2014–2017: ''Breathe In. Breathe Out.'' and television success

upleft, Duff in 2017 On January 15, 2014, Duff signed on to co-star opposite
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in the comedy-drama pilot '' Younger''. The series is based on a Pamela Redmond Satran novel, and created and executive-produced by Darren Star for
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. Duff was cast as Kelsey Peters, an "ambitious 20-something" who persuades Foster's character to work in a publishing firm. In April 2014, it was announced that the pilot was picked up for a series with a 12-episode deal. The show marked Duff's first starring role in a television series since her appearance on ''Lizzie McGuire''. ''Younger'' premiered on March 31, 2015. The series received generally positive reviews from critics and her performance as Kelsey Peters earned her acclaim. It earned her nominations for Favorite Cable TV Actress at the 2016 and 2017
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, two
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nominations, and a nomination for the Gracie Allen Awards. Duff attended the 2014
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on May 1, 2014, where she confirmed that she was working with songwriter
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and English singer
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. On July 23, 2014, it was revealed that Duff had signed with
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. She released the single " Chasing the Sun" and its accompanying music video on July 29, 2014. The song entered the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 at number 79, becoming her first song to enter the chart since "Stranger" (2007). The song's music video garnered fourteen million views in its first week of release on popular video sharing website
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. " All About You" was released as a single on August 12. It failed to enter the Hot 100 chart, but charted on the Mainstream Top 40 chart. It became a top-twenty hit in Australia, where it later earned a Gold certification from the ARIA. In November 2014, Duff provided voice work for a special ''
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'' episode as Jessica the Ice Witch. On April 6, 2015, Duff released the single " Sparks" from her fifth studio album '' Breathe In. Breathe Out.'' which debuted and peaked at number 93 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and became her fourth top ten hit on the ''Billboard'' Dance Club Songs chart. ''Breathe In. Breathe Out'' was released on June 12, 2015. It debuted at number 5 on the ''Billboard'' 200, becoming her fifth top-five album. Duff had planned to tour in support of the album in early 2016, but announced in February 2016 that she would not be touring. The album was Duff's first studio effort to not have received any certification from RIAA, and is her only album release under RCA Records. In June 2016, Duff revealed that she was working on a new album. In contrast to ''Breathe In. Breathe Out'', she said that the new album has a "darker and heavier tone". She teased a new song via her Snapchat post, which was then confirmed to be titled "Tied to You". Earlier that year, Duff's cover of Fleetwood Mac's "
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" was released, to coincide with the second season of the series ''Younger'' which she starred in. It was Duff's final release under RCA Records. In January 2017, Duff became one of the investors for the cosmetic line Kopari Beauty.


2018–2020: Entrepreneurship and scrapped ''Lizzie McGuire'' revival series

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called the "Muse x Hilary Duff" collection. Further collaborations with the brand resulted in the "Muse" collection being the best-selling brand for GlassesUSA's premium brand category. Later in January 2018, she announced that she was filming an independent movie, ''
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'', relating to the
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. The film was written and directed by Daniel Farrands while Duff served as an executive producer on the film. She starred alongside
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and former ''Cheaper by the Dozen 2'' co-star, Jonathan Bennett. The film was released in April 2019 and at the 2019
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; Duff won the Best Actress award for her portrayal of the title character.''The Haunting of Sharon Tate'' was panned by major mainstream film critics and ''
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'' called Duff as being "too contemporary" to portray Sharon. Debra Tate, the sister of the late Sharon, expressed her disapproval of the project. The film was nominated for several categories at the
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, and Duff was awarded the Worst Actress award. Later that year, Duff appeared in an episode in the tenth season of '' Who Do You Think You Are?'' which revealed that the King of Scots
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is Duff's 21 times maternal great-grandfather. In September 2018, it was confirmed that Duff would be lending her voice as the lead character in the animated film ''Meet Your Tooth Fairy''. In November, Duff alongside several other celebrities were named investors in the viral 2-in-1 children's product "Cubcoat", and raised $4.85 million. She also launched a capsule collection under her sister Haylie's children clothing line "Little Moon Society". In January 2019, Duff invested with comedian
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in the cosmetics line "Nudestix". Her investment resulted in her launching her own make-up kit named "Daydreamer", in September 2019. Earlier in July, ''Younger'' was announced to be renewed for a seventh and final season. The series became the network's longest-running original series and one of the longest-running cable comedies in television history. For Duff, her role as Kelsey Peters is the longest television role she has played in her career after Lizzie McGuire in ''Lizzie McGuire''. Duff announced at the
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in August 2019 that she would reprise her role as the titular character in a revival of the
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series on the streaming service
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. The creator
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initially was to return as the showrunner, with Duff serving as an executive producer. The series' storyline was to revolve around McGuire as a 30-year-old navigating life in
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. However, on January 9, 2020, following the filming of two episodes, it was reported that Minsky departed as showrunner due to "creative differences", and the production of the series was halted. The following month, Duff revealed that Disney+ had restricted the project to a PG rating. She claimed that restricting it to such rating would be a "disservice" to fans and urged for it to be instead moved to Hulu. In August 2020, Duff affirmed that she was "optimistic that he revivalwill happen" and that she would continue filming the revival series following the completion of filming ''Younger'''s final season. However, on December 16, 2020, she confirmed that the revival was scrapped by
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. On the same day, Disney issued a statement to ''
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'', reasoning that fans of the show "have high expectations for any new stories", and that they would hold off the show "until we are confident we can meet those expectations". In November 2019, Duff was announced to be the new co-owner and chief brand officer of Naturalena Brands' line of products: the baby products brand "Happy Little Camper" and its sister company, the feminine care products brand "Veeda". In February 2020, music producer RAC released the single " Never Let You Go" a cover of the hit from the band
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, which featured both Duff and her husband
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on vocals. The single was released under the label Counter Records. Later that month, Duff made a cameo in the music video for the single "CVS" by Koma's band, Winnetka Bowling League. She made another brief cameo in the music video for the band's follow up single, "Kangaroo" which was released in May that year.


2021–present: ''How I Met Your Father''

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''", and said that it would focus on Kelsey Peters in Los Angeles. However, on June 10, 2021, it was announced that the spin-off was no longer in the works. The ''Younger'' soundtrack album was released digitally in July 2021, and Duff's cover of
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's " 9 to 5" which she performed in the season six premiere together with
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and
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was included. Her 2016 cover of Fleetwood Mac's "
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" was also featured. Duff released a children's picture book titled ''My Little Brave Girl'' in March 2021, which was published by
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Children's and illustrated by Kelsey Garrity-Riley. Duff said that she was inspired to write this book by her daughter Banks. The book is aimed to mothers and also daughters aged 3 to 7 and it is a "beautiful and inspiring book about bravery and love". This was Duff's fourth overall book release and her first since ''True'' from 2013. The book debuted at #8 on the ''
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'' best-seller list on the children's picture books category. Furthermore, she collaborated with the
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company Smash + Tess to design a collection of rompers for mothers and their young children, which was launched on February 23, 2021, and reportedly sold out within minutes. Duff announced in April 2021 that she would star in a spinoff of '' How I Met Your Mother'' titled ''
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''. In addition to starring as main character Sophie, Duff is also a producer on the show. A ten-episode run was ordered by Hulu, with ''
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'' co-showrunners Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger named as the creators of the show. Filming for the spinoff began in August 2021 in
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. Just three days into filming the series, Duff contracted
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, pausing the show's shoot. The series premiered on January 18, 2022. The first season was met with mixed reception. On February 15, 2022, Hulu renewed the series for a 20-episode second season. On May 18, 2022, Duff became the first-ever chief mom officer of the children's apparel company Carter’s.


Musical style

With her debut, Duff's music featured prominent pop and
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elements. Duff cited listening to rock music as a child for the main influence behind the theme. She worked heavily with
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for her second studio album, leading critics to compare the effort to releases from artists such as Avril Lavigne,
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and Lindsay Lohan. These themes were featured more prominently on her third studio album, ''Hilary Duff''. The album makes further use of strong drum and guitar beats.Murray, Rebecca
"Hilary Duff Talks About 'Raise Your Voice'"
.
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Duff co-wrote multiple songs for the album, with the lyrics speaking on topics such as criticism, following your dreams, and love. The new material featured on her ''Most Wanted'' (2005) compilation album began to see Duff transfer towards a more pop and dance friendly sound. This was later expanded upon for her fourth studio album, ''Dignity'' (2007). ''Dignity'' was heavily influenced by
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, hip hop, and
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. Duff described the music as "dance", "
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", and " electro".2007. "At Home with Hilary Duff" featurette on ''Dignity'' deluxe edition DVD. Hollywood Records. Duff co-wrote all but one of the songs on the album, which dealt with topics including her stalker, her breakup with Joel Madden, and her parents' divorce. Following its release, critics stated the album was "slightly ahead of its time." Duff's 2014 releases featured a more
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influenced, "earthy"
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sound compared to her previous releases. The album's lead single was planned to be "All About You" (2014) and, among other instruments, it featured a banjo and an acoustic sound. Instead of the original plans, Duff released a dance-pop record which balanced
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with the
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sound originally planned for the record. This album consolidated Duff as a dance-pop singer.


Legacy and public image

Following the launch of ''Lizzie McGuire'', Duff received a significant amount of fame and media attention. The series proved to be a major hit for the network, and led to a string of merchandising that included Lizzie McGuire dolls, video games, plush figures, and even McDonald's Happy Meal Toys. The success of ''The Lizzie McGuire Movie'' "indicated that Duff's television fanbase could be migrated to film."Martinez, Carlos
"Hollywood Records turns up volume amid downturn."
''San Fernando Valley Business Journal''. September 29, 2003.
Following her success from ''Lizzie McGuire,'' Richard Huff of the '' New York Daily News'' called Duff "a 2002 version of Annette Funicello" but admitted that the character of Lizzie McGuire was both a blessing and burden for her. In 2003, Huff stated that Duff's public image is "tied" to ''Lizzie McGuire''. In 2005, Katie Long from the Centre of Parent/Youth Understanding wrote an analysis of Duff and her suitability as an idol for young teens. Duff, she wrote, "is not like Britney Spears or
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... yet" but remains "someone that adolescent girls can relate to." Duff was credited with the revival of Hollywood Records following the release of ''Metamorphosis'' (2003). The ''San Fernando Valley Business Journal'' wrote that the album was "giving Hollywood Records a needed shot in the arm" after a decline in CD sales during the previous two years had forced the label to reduce costs and alter its operation. Hilliard Lyons analyst Jeffrey Thomison cited ''Metamorphosis'' as a reflection of Disney's ability to develop "great synergy between their cable, film and music segments" Duff's transition from Disney star to successful singer became a formula that Hollywood Records tried to implement with future acts such as
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,
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, Demi Lovato, and
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among others.Chmielewski, Dawn C
"A Cinderella story for Disney Music Group"
''
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''. July 9, 2007.
Artists such as
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,
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, Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande and
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have all cited Duff as influences on their careers. Her song "Come Clean" (2003) was used as the theme song to the MTV reality series ''
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'', which is in turn credited with helping promote the song in the United States. Her song "Sweet Sixteen" (2003) was used as the theme for the MTV reality series of the same name. Multiple dates on her Most Wanted Tour to promote ''Hilary Duff'' (2004) sold out in minutes. She sold over fifteen million albums by 2014. Her transition from teenage star to adult actress has been praised by some critics, while her transition is often compared to the less successful transitions of her peers. In 2007, Duff's appearance on the cover of ''
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'' was accompanied by the declaration that she had gone "from the queen of teen to breakout sex symbol." Following this, Duff placed at #23 on the annual Hot 100 Women list compiled by ''Maxim''. She has remained on the list ever since in addition to being regularly listed on the annual ''
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'' list of the 100 Sexiest Women (she peaked at No. 8 in 2008). The
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wrote that this sudden provocativeness was representative of "a clear move n Duff's partto put her Lizzie McGuire past behind her", and that more provocative imaging of her would help her singles to garner mainstream radio play: "Ultimately, nature, time and genetics may help Duff in a way Disney, despite all its might, cannot." However, despite "the fact that she is grown up," Duff "has managed to maintain her sweet persona," wrote ''Young Hollywood''. Following the birth of her son in 2012, Duff said that it took her a year for her to lose her baby weight and that she lost nearly 50 pounds by 2013. Duff stated that she revamped her diet and hired a personal trainer. Duff's slow but healthy method in shedding off her post-pregnancy weight was praised by health experts and was looked up to by actress
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, who cited Duff as her idol in taking up a healthy and safer way to lose the excess weight gained during pregnancy. Duff has credited her weight loss success to a balanced lifestyle and the practice of flexible "macro counting" or IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) because it makes for allowances in indulgences such as bread and chocolate.


Social media controversies

Duff created media attention in Halloween of 2016 due to the costumes she and then boyfriend Jason Walsh wore to a party. Duff and Walsh wore a
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and Native American costume respectively, drawing criticism online with some social media users accusing them of cultural appropriation. Following the backlash, both Duff and Walsh posted apology messages on their respective social media accounts. In May 2018, Duff uploaded a series of Instagram stories to her account, publicly condemning her New York apartment neighbor. She claimed he smoked "cigarettes and weed all night long" and that her "apartment reeks". Police later confirmed that an altercation had occurred between the neighbor and Duff's then-boyfriend
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. Duff's representative issued a statement saying "Hilary and her young son have been subjected to excessive
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, late night noise, garbage in the hallways, and an overall hazardous living environment for months now." Duff's allegations of her neighbor's irresponsibility were corroborated by other neighbors, including journalist Shelley Ross.


Disapproval of paparazzi

Duff is very vocal about her disapproval of paparazzi photographing children. In 2014, Duff expressed her anger on Twitter regarding two paparazzi who were taking pictures of her son without her consent. She tweeted, "I chose to let them off with a stern warning, next time I will not be so nice. #NoKidsPolicy" The hashtag refers to a bill that was pushed by fellow actresses Halle Berry and
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, which prohibits paparazzi from taking pictures of celebrities' children. In February 2020, Duff uploaded an Instagram video post documenting her confrontation with a photographer who was taking photographs of her children at her son's football game. In the video she was seen telling the photographer, "I'm asking you human to human, as a mother, if you don't know anyone here, can you please stop taking pictures of our children playing football this morning". She clarified the situation in a series of Instagram stories uploads the day after, saying that it was "really highly frustrating" and that the police dismissed her complaint because she was at a public park when the incident happened. She voiced her dissatisfaction and demanded for the law to be changed. The video has since been viewed for more than 2 million times as of November 2020.


Reception and accolades


Personal life


Relationships

In 2001, it was confirmed that Duff was in a relationship with fellow teen star
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. He later guest-starred in an episode of ''Lizzie McGuire'' with Duff. The relationship garnered media attention with reports of a love triangle between Duff, Carter, and actress Lindsay Lohan. Duff and Carter continued an on-again-off-again relationship for three years, before ultimately ending their relationship. In July 2004, 16-year-old Duff began dating
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singer
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, who was then 25 years old. After a long period of tabloid speculation, Duff's mother Susan announced their relationship in a June 2005 interview for '' Seventeen'' magazine. Madden worked with Duff on her compilation album, ''Most Wanted''. In November 2006, Duff and Madden broke up. ''Paper'' magazine later observed that the media chose not to call the relationship illegal even though Duff was underage. Duff began dating Canadian
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(NHL) player
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in 2007. Duff and Comrie announced their engagement in February 2010, and married on August 14, 2010, in
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. Duff announced her pregnancy in 2011, and gave birth to their son on March 20, 2012. On January 10, 2014, Duff and Comrie announced that they had amicably separated and would continue to co-parent their son. In February 2015, Duff filed for divorce from Comrie, citing irreconcilable differences, and requesting primary physical and legal joint child custody of their son. The divorce was finalized in February 2016. Following her split from Comrie, Duff dated personal sports trainer Jason Walsh from August 2015 until November 2016. She also briefly dated businessman Ely Sandvik in the summer of 2017, when she and Koma took a temporary break from their relationship. Duff began dating singer-songwriter
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in January 2017. They worked together for her 2015 album ''Breathe In. Breathe Out.''; the title track is a track he co-wrote and produced. They announced she was pregnant with their first child together, a girl on June 8, 2018. On October 25, 2018, Duff gave birth to their first daughter. Duff and Koma then became engaged in May 2019, and were then married on December 21, 2019. On October 24, 2020, Duff announced her third pregnancy via Instagram. On March 24, 2021, the couple's second child together, also a daughter, was born.


Education

On January 31, 2005, Duff began taking classes at
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as part of the
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. On February 4, she wrote on her website that she was taking classes "for Harvard University." Her statement upset some students at Harvard, who felt that she did not have the right to claim she was attending Harvard University, when she was attending its Extension School. ''
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'' published a scathing opinion piece which insulted both Duff and the Extension School. The following week, ''The Harvard Crimson'' published a letter to the editor which criticized the opinion piece.


Philanthropy

Duff has involved herself with various philanthropic activities. For natural disasters, she donated $250,000 to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina in addition to donating over 2.5 million meals to Hurricane Katrina victims in the southern US in 2005. In August 2006, Duff traveled to a
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elementary school and worked with USA Harvest to distribute meals. She has helped various youth charities and is a member of Kids with a Cause. Duff has also served on the advisory board of the Audrey Hepburn Child Benefit Fund and the Celebrity Council of Kids with a Cause. In October 2008, Duff starred in a public service announcement for The Think Before You Speak Campaign by
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and
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to prevent youth from using anti-
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vocabulary, such as the phrase "That's So Gay." In July 2009, Duff was named as a
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to the children of the Colombian capital, Bogotá. As a Youth Ambassador, she spent five days in the country, distributing backpacks filled with food to needy children. In 2012, Duff was actively involved in the Johnson's Baby Cares campaign. The campaign included activities such as sending care kits and care cards to new mothers across the U.S. as a motivation. It also raises funds for children and poor families together with
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. In November 2013, Duff teamed up with Duracell in Canada for a campaign for kids in hospitals. The campaign called Powering Holiday Smiles donated 20,000 batteries to hospitals across Canada. In order to promote the campaign, Duff visited The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario. She discussed the campaign on Breakfast Television Toronto, a radio show, and in numerous magazine interviews. She has participated in various online charity campaigns, including a partnership with
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, and raising relief efforts for the 2018 Hanalei floods via sales of her "Muse x Hilary Duff Collection". She was also one of the celebrities who participated in the 2017 telethon for the Houston floods and contributed an essay about the devastating effect the hurricane left on her hometown on Marie Claire's official website. In 2020, aside from sharing a donation of a sum of money with her husband
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for the
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relief efforts, Duff also donated baby products to parents in need during the
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via her "Happy Little Camper" brand. In October that year, she launched the "Veeda in Action" donation campaign, via her feminine care line "Veeda". Partnering up with PERIOD, "a global, youth-powered non-profit that is fighting to end period poverty and period stigma through service, education, and advocacy", the donation campaign ran through the month of October to donate period products to those in need.


Filmography


Film


Television


Web series


Discography

* '' Santa Claus Lane'' (2002) * '' Metamorphosis'' (2003) * ''
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'' (2004) * ''
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'' (2007) * '' Breathe In. Breathe Out.'' (2015)


Tours

* Metamorphosis Tour (2003–2004) * Most Wanted Tour (2004–2005) * Still Most Wanted Tour (2005–2006) * Dignity Tour (2007–2008)


Published works

* Elixir Trilogy ** ''
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'' (2010) (book 1) ** ''
Devoted ''Devoted'' is the sequel to ''New York Times''-bestselling novel '' Elixir'' by American entertainer Hilary Duff with Elise Allen. It was published and released to booksellers on October 11, 2011. It is the second in an unnamed trilogy by Duff a ...
'' (2011) (book 2) ** ''True'' (2013) (book 3) Other published works ** ''My Little Brave Girl'' (2021)


References


Further reading

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External links

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