Haylie Duff facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Haylie Duff
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Duff at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival
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Haylie Katherine Duff
February 19, 1985 |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
| Partner(s) | Matt Rosenberg (2012–present; engaged) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Hilary Duff (sister) |
Haylie Katherine Duff (born February 19, 1985) is an American actress and singer. She is the older sister of fellow actress and singer Hilary Duff. You might know her as Sandy Jameson in the TV show 7th Heaven or as the popular Summer Wheatly in the movie Napoleon Dynamite. Haylie also appeared as Amy Sanders in Lizzie McGuire. Besides acting, she loves to cook and even had her own cooking show called The Real Girl's Kitchen.
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From Texas to Hollywood
Haylie Duff was born in Houston, Texas. Her younger sister is Hilary Duff. Her mother, Susan Duff, is a film producer who helped make movies like A Cinderella Story and Material Girls. Her father, Robert "Bob" Duff, is a businessman in Houston.
Haylie started her journey to stardom with dance. She began ballet when she was very young. By the time she was eight, she was talented enough to earn a role in the Houston Metropolitan Dance Company's performance of The Nutcracker Suite. This early experience on stage helped her start her acting career.
A Star on Screen and Stage
Haylie's career grew from her love of performing. She started with small parts and grew into a well-known actress on TV, in movies, and even on Broadway.
Acting Career
Haylie began her acting career with guest spots on TV shows like The Amanda Show and Chicago Hope. She became a familiar face to many kids and teens in the early 2000s when she played Amy Sanders on Lizzie McGuire.
In 2004, she landed her first major movie role as Summer Wheatly in Napoleon Dynamite. The movie was a big hit, and Haylie won a Teen Choice Award for her performance. After that, she appeared in the popular TV series 7th Heaven as Sandy Jameson.
In 2006, Haylie showed off her talents on stage. She joined the Broadway cast of the musical Hairspray, playing the mean girl Amber Von Tussle. She also starred with her sister Hilary in the movie Material Girls.
Over the years, Haylie has acted in many movies made for TV or released directly on DVD. Some of these include Love Takes Wing, Love Finds a Home, and My Nanny's Secret.
Making Music
Haylie is also a talented singer. She has recorded many songs with her sister, Hilary. Their songs have appeared on soundtracks for movies like A Cinderella Story and The Lizzie McGuire Movie. They also recorded songs for the Disneymania albums.
She sang "A Whatever Life" for the movie Stuck in the Suburbs and "Sweetest Pain" for the Raising Helen soundtrack. Haylie even sang a fun duet with the character Stewie Griffin on the Family Guy: Live in Las Vegas album.
Besides singing, Haylie is a skilled songwriter. She helped write songs for her sister Hilary's albums, including "Sweet Sixteen" and "Inner Strength."
More Than an Actress
In 2012, Haylie started a food blog called Real Girl's Kitchen. Her blog became so popular that it was turned into a TV show on the Cooking Channel in 2014. The next year, she released a cookbook with the same name. In 2017, Haylie launched her own clothing line for children called Little Moon Society.
Personal Life
In an interview in 2009, Haylie shared that she considers herself a spiritual person.
In April 2014, Haylie announced she was engaged to Matt Rosenberg. The couple has two daughters together.
Famous Roles
Haylie Duff has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of her most well-known projects.
Movies
- Napoleon Dynamite (2004) - as Summer Wheatly
- Material Girls (2006) - as Ava Marchetta
- My ... Year (2007) - as Debbie
- Legacy (2008) - as Lana Stephens
- Love Takes Wing (2009) - as Dr. Annie Nelson
- Love Finds a Home (2009) - as Dr. Annie Watson
- Slightly Single in L.A. (2013) - as Jill
- The Wedding Pact (2014) - as Elizabeth Carter
- Blending Christmas (2021) - as Emma
Television
- Lizzie McGuire (2002–2003) - as Amy Sanders
- That's So Raven (2004) - as Katina
- Joan of Arcadia (2005) - as Stevie Marx
- 7th Heaven (2005–2007) - as Sandy Jameson
- Legally Blonde: The Musical – The Search for Elle Woods (2008) - as Host
- The Real Girl's Kitchen (2014–2015) - as Host
Awards
- 1999: Won a Young Artist Award for her role in Addams Family Reunion.
- 2005: Won a Teen Choice Award for "Choice Movie Breakout Performance" in Napoleon Dynamite.
- 2006: Nominated for a Teen Choice Award for "TV – Choice Breakout Star" in 7th Heaven.
See also
In Spanish: Haylie Duff para niños
