Hilary Duff

This article is about the American actress and singer. For her 2004 self-titled album, see .

Hilary DuffDuff in 2017BornHilary Erhard Duff September 28, 1987 , , U.S.OccupationYears active1993–presentSpouse(s)Children2Relatives (sister)Musical careerGenresInstrumentsVocalsLabels Associated actsWebsiteHilary Erhard Duff (born September 28, 1987) is an American actress, businesswoman, singer, songwriter, producer, and writer. Duff began her acting career at a young age and quickly became labeled a as the title character of the hit television series (2001–2004) and in the theatrical film based on the series, (2003). Thereafter, Duff appeared in numerous films, with leading roles in (2003), (2003), (2004), and (2005). After experiencing commercial and critical failure in (2006), Duff began appearing in independent films such as (2008), (2009), and (2019). She was also an executive producer on the latter two films. Since 2015, she has starred as Kelsey Peters on the comedy-drama series , for which she has received nominations for in 2016 and 2017.

Duff first came to prominence in music after releasing her -themed debut studio album, (2002), through . She then enjoyed significant commercial success and and certifications with her subsequent studio albums released through , including (2003), (2004), (2005), and (2007). Following a hiatus from music, Duff signed with for her fifth studio album, (2015), which debuted in the top 5 positions in Duff's major markets: the US and Canada. In addition to music and acting, Duff has also co-authored a trilogy of novels, beginning with (2010), which became a , and followed by the sequels (2011) and True (2013).

Her success in the entertainment industry led her to venture into business with fashion lines of her own such as , , and most recently the "Muse x Hilary Duff" collection, a collaborative effort with . She has also invested in a number of businesses ranging from cosmetics to children's products. She has been the subject of media attention throughout her career, with interest focusing on her romantic relationships, friendships, and public image, especially her relationships with and when she was a teenager. Duff has been married twice, firstly to former professional player from 2010 till 2016, and later to record producer and singer-songwriter since 2019. Duff has also been hailed as an inspiration by subsequent Disney teen stars such as , , , and and has sold an estimated 15 million records since her debut in 2002.

Contents Life and career[] 1987–2000: Early life and career beginnings[] Duff was born on September 28, 1987 in , Texas. Her parents are Robert Erhard Duff, a partner in a chain of , and Susan Colleen (née Cobb), a turned film and music producer. Duff has one older sister named . She was raised between Houston and , 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 production of 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 . 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 [performing] and dedication, and [our mother] was 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."

During her initial acting years, Duff primarily played minor roles, such as her uncredited part in the western miniseries (1997) and as an uncredited in the ensemble comedy-drama (1998). The same year, Duff landed her first major role as in , based on the characters. After appearing in the supporting role of Ellie in the television film (1999), Duff received a for Best Performance in a TV Movie or Pilot (Supporting Young Actress). In March 2000, Duff appeared as a sick child in the medical drama series . She was next cast as one of the children in the pilot episode of the comedy series . Her Daddio co-star 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.

2000–2006: Mainstream success in acting and music[] A week after being dropped from , Duff landed the title role of a newly developed series, . 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 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 video game that was created for her Lizzie McGuire character and was released on the Gameboy system. Duff made her feature film debut in (2002), in which she portrayed the younger version of 's character. Duff also starred in the 2002 Disney Channel television film , which became the network's most watched program in its 19-year history.

Duff began making appearances on various soundtracks for the Disney channel, recording a cover of the song "" for the to Lizzie McGuire. She later recorded a cover of "" for . Upon expressing interest in a music career, production on Duff's debut Christmas themed album began. was released in October 2002, charting in the lower portion of the chart in the United States. The album was initially distributed through , with later re-releasing the project. It went on to receive a Gold certification from the (RIAA) for shipments exceeding 500,000 copies. Despite initially only being released in North America, the album received numerous re-releases in the following years. Duff later signed a recording contract with Andre Recke of to release future recordings. 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 with . 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 . 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 song "," which released as Duff's debut single, though the song was not released as a single release in North America. The song became a top-twenty hit in Australia and New Zealand, becoming her first song to chart worldwide. The soundtrack to The Lizzie McGuire Movie went on to be certified Platinum in Canada and 2x Platinum by the RIAA.

Duff released her second studio album, , in August 2003. The album received mixed reviews from contemporary music critics, though it went on to reach the top of the chart in the United States. The album became a major hit for Duff, going on to sell 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 3x Platinum certification from the RIAA. The album spawned the successful singles "" and "". While "So Yesterday" achieved Platinum status in Australia, "Come Clean" went on to become her first hit in the United States. "Come Clean" was used as the theme song to the popular series and went on to receive a Gold certification from the RIAA. 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 and in the family comedy , 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. The same year, she starred opposite in the romantic comedy . The film went on to become a moderate box office hit despite negative reviews. At the , Duff won the Best New Female Artist award. Duff's was released in September of that year. Duff was more involved in the production of this album than she had been in the production of her previous record, hoping of departing from the image she had developed during Lizzie McGuire. The album, featuring prominent rock elements and drawing comparison to works from and , 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 one single released as such in the United States, which failed to chart on the . Later in the year, Duff starred in the musical drama . The film, however, was panned and unsuccessful at the box office. Several reviews, however, while indifferent to Duff's acting performance, 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 nomination for in 2004. Duff launched her first clothing line, "," in 2004. The line was distributed by in the U.S., in Australia, in Canada, and in South Africa from March 2004 onwards.

Duff in 2005In 2005, Duff had a starring role in the film , starring alongside , which 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 , entitled . The album featured songs from Duff's previous albums, as well as remixes and new material and included the hit single "," which went on to become her second single to be certified Gold by the RIAA. The compilation debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and had sold over one million copies a month after its release. Duff later appeared in , 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 performing in 2006Duff co-starred with her sister Haylie in the satirical comedy (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 . Hilary and Haylie collaborated on a cover of 's single "" for the film's soundtrack. Duff released her first perfume, "," in September 2006. The line was distributed by the company. Initially only sold in 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 boyfriend at the time 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 . The finished product, (2007), featured production from , , and , resulting in a and 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. Despite a positive critical reception, Dignity failed to match the commercial success of her previous releases. Debuting at number three on the Billboard 200, the album failed to receive higher than a Gold certification from the RIAA. Despite the album's lackluster performance, it included the single "," which went on to become her highest charting single in the United States. Both "With Love" and the album's third single, "," topped the chart in the United States. A television special titled was produced to chronicle Duff's return to music. The two-part project aired on MTV before the album's release. The series reportedly took sixty weeks to complete filming, and saw Duff both recording and preparing for the release of Dignity.

Duff sisters at the premiere of at the on April 28, 2008Following 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 (2008), in which Duff portrayed an "oversexed" 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. Despite initially announcing a deluxe edition of Dignity for a 2008 release, Duff later confirmed that she would release a album to fulfill her contract with Hollywood Records. (2008) received no 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 "," which sampled the song "." The song featured provocative lyrics referencing sex, while its music video saw Duff both humping a statue and sucking a man's thumb. The song became her third consecutive single to top the Hot Dance Club Play chart in the United States. She announced to 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 (2009), which chronicled the life of a suicidal and rebellious teen. Her performance received mixed reviews. Andrew Barker of 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 . 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 drama 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 . Duff portrayed famous actress , who enrolled at 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. Enid Portugez of the LA Times praised her performance by giving a positive review to her involvement in this adult role. 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 where she co-designed a collection of special pieces. With the objective of designing a clothing line for women her own age, the collaborative apparel line, titled Jeans, debuted in the United States in August 2009 and was around for a limited time.

2010–2014: Other endeavors[] Duff at a signing for Elixir in 2010Duff continued to appear in film roles, starring in the television film (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 sitcom . She then co-starred as Raven Halfacre, the teenage daughter of a alcoholic, in the drama , in which, despite not warming to the film, Los Angeles Times reviewer Sheri Linden thought she "acquits herself well." The Examiner also wrote that the "biggest surprise performance [in the film] probably belongs to Hilary Duff." In 2010, Duff set up a book-writing deal with . Published in October 2010, the first young adult novel to result from her and Elise Allen's collaboration was entitled . It was subsequently released internationally and became a best-seller.

The following year, Duff co-starred in the Polish brothers' comedy (2011) to neither much critical nor commercial acclaim or success. The independent film saw Duff in a major role alongside among others. , the sequel to Duff's authorial debut, was released in October 2011. Devoted picks up where its predecessor left off and continues the story of the original novel. That same month, Duff alluded to working on her fifth studio album to . In January 2012, she confirmed, through her official website and , that she had again begun recording songs. Throughout the recording sessions in 2012, Duff primarily worked with songwriter Ali Tamposi, musicians and Jason Evigan. However, those songs did not make the final cut on Duff's album. The same year, she co-starred in ' comedy , as a well-known starlet who enters a love triangle. In August 2012, Duff signed a deal with to develop and produce a sitcom in which she would star. According to the deal if the thirty-minute sitcom failed to work, Duff would be cast in a different show. However, this plan failed to develop. She appeared as a guest judge in that September.

In early 2013, Duff guest starred in the sitcom , her first role since the birth of her child. She later guest starred in the finale of the CBS sitcom . Duff provided voice work for the animated film Wings, alongside and ; she later appeared in its sequel the following year. By July 2013, Duff had finished filming the independent film , which was released in September 2016. That same year, Duff released the third and final novel in her Elixir trilogy, titled True (2013). The novel serves as her final book release to date.

2014–2017: Younger and Breathe In. Breathe Out.[] On January 15, 2014, Duff signed on to co-star opposite in the comedy-drama pilot . The series is based on a Pamela Redmond Satran novel, and created and executive-produced by for . 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 and would premiere in the fall; the premiere date was later changed to 2015. The show marks Duff's first starring role in a television series since her appearance on Lizzie McGuire. Younger premiered on March 31, 2015. The series has received generally positive reviews from critics and her performance as Kelsey Peters has earned her acclaim, and nominations for Favorite Cable TV Actress at the 2016 and 2017 , two nominations, and a nomination for the Gracie Allen Awards.

Duff attended the 2014 on May 1, 2014, where she confirmed that she was working with songwriter and English singer . On July 23, 2014, it was revealed that Duff had signed with to release her upcoming fifth studio album. She released the album's lead single "" 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 , making it her fastest viewed music video to date. The album's second single, "," was released as the album's official lead single on August 12. It failed to enter the Hot 100 chart, but became her first song to chart on the chart since "With Love" (2007). It became a top-twenty hit in Australia, where it later earned a Gold certification from the ARIA. This made it her second song to receive a certification in the country, following "So Yesterday" (2003) eleven years prior. In November 2014, Duff provided voice work for a special episode as Ice Witch.

Duff released the single "" from her fifth studio album titled on April 6, 2015, 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.

In June 2016, Duff revealed that she has been 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 post, which was then confirmed to be titled "Tied to You".

In January 2017, Duff became one of the investors for the cosmetic line Kopari Beauty, alongside other celebrities such as , and .

2018–present: Entrepreneurship and Lizzie McGuire sequel series[] Duff returned to her fashion designing career in January 2018, for the first time in nine years since "Femme for DKNY". She launched a collaborative eyewear line with called the "Muse x Hilary Duff" collection. In the same month, she announced that she was filming an independent movie, later revealed to be titled , relating to the . The film was written and directed by Daniel Farrands while Duff served as an executive producer on the film. She starred alongside and former Cheaper by the Dozen 2 co-star, . The film was released in April 2019 and at the 2019 , Duff won the Best Actress award for her portrayal of the title character. While independent horror films reviews were more positive, The Haunting of Sharon Tate was panned by major mainstream film critics and called Duff as being "too contemporary" to portray Sharon. Debra Tate, the sister of the late Sharon, had also expressed her disapproval of the project. The film was nominated for several categories at the , and Duff was awarded the award. Prior to filming the movie, Duff traveled to in to film her appearance on an episode in the tenth season of . The episode revealed that the King of Scots is Duff's 21 times maternal great-grandfather.

In September 2018, it was confirmed that Duff will be lending her voice as the lead character in an animated film, Meet Your Tooth Fairy. The same month, due to the success of her eyewear collection, Duff launched a limited edition of her "Muse x Hilary Duff" collection, namely the "Bold Capsule". This capsule included new varieties of color blocks and asymmetrical details. In November, Duff together with several other celebrities, including and , 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", aside from a festive holiday capsule version of her eye-wear collection.

In January 2019, Duff invested again, this time with comedian 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 season. The series has since become 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. Production for the seventh season, however, has yet to commence due to the .

Duff announced at the in August 2019 that she will reprise her role as McGuire in an upcoming revival of the series on the new streaming service . The creator initially was to return as the showrunner, whereas Duff serves as the executive producer. The series' original storyline revolves around McGuire as a 30-year-old navigating life in . However, on January 9, 2020, Minsky was revealed to have left the post after filming the first two episodes due to "creative differences" and since then the production of the series was halted. The following month, Duff eventually voiced out on the stalled production of the series via Instagram, and revealed that she and Minsky disagreed with the rating Disney+ has restricted them to. According to Duff, restricting it to such rating will be a "disservice" to the eager fans as McGuire has already matured. She then urged for it to be instead moved to , a suggestion Minsky also agreed to.

In November 2019, Duff was announced to be the new co-owner and Chief Brand Officer of the baby products brand "Happy Little Camper" and its sister company, the feminine care products "Veeda". The following month, she launched her fourth capsule collection with under her "Muse x Hilary Duff" collaboration, namely "AM/PM". Her collaboration with GlassesUSA was credited to help boost the "Muse" brand's sales, resulting in it being the best-selling brand for GlassesUSA's premium brand category.

In February 2020, music producer released the single "" which featured both Duff and her husband on vocals. A cover of the early-2000s hit from the band , it is Duff's first musical release since her 2016 cover of "Little Lies" for . The single was released under the label Counter Records. Later that month, Duff and actor appeared as cameos in the music video for the single "CVS" by Koma's band, Winnetka Bowling League.

In May 2020 it was confirmed that Duff will be starring in a spinoff series of Younger. She will be reprising her role as Kelsey Peters, and the series will reportedly center on her character. Younger's creator Darren Star will be attached to the project.

Musical style[] With her debut, Duff's music featured prominent and elements. Duff cited listening to rock music as a child for the main influence behind the theme. She worked heavily with for her second studio album, leading critics to compare the effort to releases from artists such as , and . These themes were featured more prominently on her third studio album, Hilary Duff. The album makes further use of strong drum and guitar beats. 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 friendly sound. This was later expanded upon for her fourth studio album, Dignity (2007). Dignity was heavily influenced by , , and . Duff described the music as "dance," "," and "." 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 influenced, "earthy" sound compared to her last release. The album's lead single was planned to be "All About You" (2014) and, among other instruments, it featured a banjo and an sound. Instead of the original plans, Duff released a record which balanced with the sound originally planned for the record. This album consolidated Duff as a dance-pop singer.

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 . The success of The Lizzie McGuire Movie "indicated that Duff's television fanbase could be migrated to film." Following her success from her Lizzie McGuire days, Richard Huff of the called Duff "a 2002 version of " 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 or ... yet," celebrities who seem to use their sex appeal to sell albums, 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. analyst Jeffrey Thomison cited Metamorphosis as a reflection of Disney's ability to develop "great 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 , , , and among others. Artists such as , , , and have all cited Duff as influences on their careers.

Her song "Come Clean" (2003) was used as the theme song to the reality series , 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 . Multiple dates on her Most Wanted Tour to promote Hilary Duff (2004) sold out in minutes. Her success with music led to her selling 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 was accompanied by the declaration that she had gone "from the queen of teen to breakout ." 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 list of the (she peaked at #8 in 2008). The wrote that this sudden provocativeness was representative of "a clear move [on Duff's part] to 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, 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 to train her in boxing, which was one of the ways she lost her weight in addition to piloxing and spin cycling. Duff's slow but healthy method in shedding off her post-pregnancy weight was praised by health experts and was looked up by actress , who cited Duff as her idol in taking up a healthy and safer way to lose the excess weight gained during pregnancy. 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 and , which prohibits paparazzi from taking pictures of celebrities' children.

Duff created media attention in of 2015 due to the costumes she and ex-boyfriend Jason Walsh wore to a party. Duff and Walsh wore a pilgrim and costume respectively, drawing criticism online with some social media users accusing them of . Duff's act happened around the same time the issue arose. Following the backlash, both Duff and Walsh posted apology messages on their and accounts respectively.

Personal life[] In 2001, it was confirmed that Duff was in a relationship with fellow teen star . Carter 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 . Duff and Carter continued an on-again-off-again relationship for three years, before ultimately ending their relationship.

In July 2004, a 16-year-old Duff began dating singer , 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 magazine. Madden worked with Duff on her compilation album, Most Wanted. In November 2006, Duff and Madden broke up.

Duff began dating Canadian player in 2007. Duff and Comrie announced their engagement in February 2010, and married on August 14, 2010, in .Duff announced her pregnancy in 2011, and gave birth to a son, Luca Cruz Comrie, in March 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 custody of their son. The divorce was finalized in February 2016.

Following her split from Comrie, Duff dated personal trainer Jason Walsh from August 2015 until November 2016.

Duff has been in a relationship with songwriter since January 2017. Duff and Koma worked together extensively 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. In October 2018, Duff gave birth to their daughter, Banks Violet Bair, via a home water birth. Duff and Koma then became engaged in May 2019, and were then married in December 2019 in an intimate backyard ceremony.

Philanthropy[] Duff at the launch of National Military Families Week (2005)Duff has involved herself with various philanthropic activities. For natural disasters, she donated $250,000 to help the victims of 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 elementary school and worked with USA Harvest to distribute meals.

She has helped various youth charities and is a member of . 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 by and to prevent youth from using anti- vocabulary, such as the phrase "That's So Gay." In July 2009, Duff was named as a to the children of the capital, . As a Youth Ambassador, she spent five days in the country, distributing backpacks filled with food to needy children.

Duff is a strong supporter and commented when asked what she would do if she was not a celebrity, "I always wanted to be a when I was younger, but then I figured out that animals actually die there, so that was not the job for me. Definitely something with kids or animals or something like that."

In 2012, a few months after giving birth to her son, Duff was actively involved in the 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 .

Towards the start of the Christmas shopping season in November 2013, Duff teamed up with in Canada for a campaign especially for kids in hospitals. The campaign called Powering Holiday Smiles donated 20,000 batteries to hospitals across Canada in order to power lifesaving medical devices and the thousands of playroom toys and games that children and their families would be using during the holiday season of 2013 and beyond. The campaign encourages Canadians to buy Duracell Quantum AA-16 batteries, in which for every packet sold, one dollar will be donated to the . The campaign began on November 22 and ended on December 27, 2013. In order to promote the campaign, Duff paid a visit to in Toronto, Ontario, to hand out brand new toys supplied by . She has discussed the campaign on , a radio show, and in numerous magazine interviews.

She has also participated in various online charity campaigns, including a partnership with , and raising relief efforts for the 2018 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 's official website.

Filmography[] Film[] YearTitleRoleNotes19982002Young Lila Jute2003Natalie Connors2003Lizzie McGuire/Isabella ParigiMain role/Dual role2003Lorraine Baker2004Samantha "Sam" Montgomery2004Terri Fletcher2004CrystalVoice2005Holly Hamilton2005Lorraine Baker2006Tanzie MarchettaAlso producer2008Yonica Babyyeah2009Shasta O'Neil2009Lucy Diamond2009GretaAlso executive producer2011Raven Halfacre2012Kim Powers2012 Sunshine GoodnessVoice2013WingsWindyVoice2014Wings: Sky Force HeroesWindyVoice2016Amanda L. Benson2018Meet Your Tooth FairyTwinkle Voice2019Also executive producerTelevision[] YearTitleRoleNotes1997ExtraUncredited1999EllieTelevision film2000Jessie SeldonEpisode: "Cold Hearts"2001–2004Lizzie McGuireLead role2001–2005Express YourselfHerselfInterstitial series2002Kelly CollinsTelevision film2003, 2005Stephanie / KenzieEpisodes: "Team Leader", "George's Grand Slam"2003 memberEpisode: "Change a Comin"2004BritneyVoice role; Episode: "Frasier-Lite"2005Dylan Samuels Episode: "The Rise & Fall of Joan Girardi"2005HerselfTelevision special2006Herself /Episode dated June 2, 20062007HerselfEpisode: "Andy Moves To L.A."2007HerselfTelevision documentary2009Morgan JeffriesEpisode: "Thrilled to Death"2009Ashlee WalkerEpisode: "Selfish"2009Olivia BurkeRecurring role (), 6 episodes2010Lane DanielsTelevision film; also producer2010MeghanEpisode: ""2012 HerselfEpisode: "It's Fashion Baby"2013RachelEpisode: "The Old Girl"2013StaceyEpisode: "Cows, Prepare to Be Tipped"2013Jessica the Ice WitchVoice role; episode: "Dora's Ice Skating Spectacular"2014Herself3 episodes2015–presentMain role2016–2017HerselfGuest co-host, 3 episodes2018HerselfEpisode dated June 4, 2018Web series[] YearTitleRoleNotes2009The ChaseVarious6 episodes; to promote her clothing line ""2018Staying Fresh with Hilary DuffHerself4 episodes; made in collaboration with and to educate viewers on grocery shopping tipsDiscography[] Main article: Studio albumsTours[] Published works[] Awards and nominations[] Main article: References[] Further reading[] External links[] Wikimedia Commons has media related to .Wikiquote has quotations related to: Studio albumsCompilation albumsLive and video albums SinglesBooksClothing brands and fragrancesRelated [//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:CentralAutoLogin/start?type=1x1]Retrieved from "": Hidden categories: Hilary Duff on Twitter:

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isn't here for the nonsense.

On Friday night and Saturday morning, the Lizzie McGuire alum found herself trending on Twitter. However, it was for the most bizarre and slanderous reasons.

Many on the social media platform accused Duff of partaking in sex trafficking after she shared an Instagram Story of her kids' photos. It's important to point out that there has been no evidence of these claims against the actress.

So what sparked these defamatory allegations? The 32-year-old star recently shared a video on Stories, which has now been deleted. In the clip, she showed a picture of her son—Luca Cruz(8)—laying down nude. However, she covered up his body parts in her video.

"Someone pointed out on Instagram that I did a nude of him, which I did, so we covered that up with sticker," she said in her clip, which was captured by a user.

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Since becoming a trending topic, the Younger star responded to the accusations and shut down the online trolls on Twitter.

"Everyone bored af right now I know..but this is actually disgusting.....," she b on Saturday morning. "Whoever dreamed this one up and put this garbage into the universe should take a break from their damn phone. Maybe get a hobby."

Additionally, Hilary's rep issued a statement to E! News over the false and defamatory allegations made against the actress on Twitter.

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"Let me say this in the strongest terms, this is all a fabricated disgusting internet lie, created and perpetuated by trolls and idiots. Hilary's own post this morning is all that needs to be said on the matter," the statement read. "Everyone who knows Hilary is fully aware what an amazing mom she is and that requires no further comment. If only people with this much time on their hands used their energy to solve real problems in the world."

As fans of the actress know, she is a proud mom to her son (whom she shares with ex-husband ) and one-year-old daughter, Banks Violet(whom she shares with husband Matthew Koma).

Just a few days after Mother's Day, Hilary shared a sweet photo and caption of Luca on her .

"Ugh.... the skin, the blue eyes, the placement of the freckles, the best part of all is the placement of his heart," she shared. "My sweet sweet Luca. I love you all the way."

Earlier this week, the Younger actress with some delicious treats and epic family time. "Bday Cake makin going down," she shared on Instagram Stories.

Matthew also showed off the family fun on the 8-year-old's big day. "Making this dude's bday cake," the step-dad wrote on his Instagram Stories.

Last month, that was done by none other than her baby boy.

"I'm getting my makeup done by an 8-year-old," she told her followers. "It's subtle; it's unique. I've never done a makeup like this before, but I like it—especially the left upper part."

It's clear that Hilary and Luca have a special mother-son bond. Moreover, she's not to be messed with when it comes to her kids.

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