Hilary Duff facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hilary Duff
Duff in 2009
Born	Hilary Erhard Duff (1987-09-28) September 28, 1987 (age 37) Houston, Texas, U.S.
Occupation	Actress singer author businesswoman
Years active	1993–present
Works	discography songs recorded concerts
Spouse(s)	Mike Comrie ​ ​ (m. 2010; div. 2016)​ Matthew Koma ​ (m. 2019)​
Children	4
Relatives	Haylie Duff (sister)
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Genres	Pop dance rock
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Buena Vista Hollywood RCA Walt Disney

Hilary Erhard Duff (born September 28, 1987) is an American actress, singer, author, and businesswoman. She became a star at a young age and was a popular teen idol. Duff is known for her acting, her successful music career, and for writing a series of books. She has won many awards, including seven Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards and four Teen Choice Awards.

Duff's acting career took off when she starred in the Disney Channel TV show Lizzie McGuire from 2001 to 2004. She also starred in The Lizzie McGuire Movie in 2003. After that, she appeared in many popular movies like Cadet Kelly (2002), Agent Cody Banks (2003), Cheaper by the Dozen (2003), and A Cinderella Story (2004).

Later, she acted in more grown-up roles in TV shows like Younger (2015–2021) and How I Met Your Father (2022–2023).

As a singer, Duff released her first album, Santa Claus Lane, in 2002. Her second album, Metamorphosis (2003), was a huge hit. It reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart. She has sold about 15 million records around the world. Many younger Disney stars, like Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez, have said that Duff inspired them.

Besides acting and singing, Duff has written three novels: Elixir, Devoted, and True. She has also created her own fashion lines and invested in businesses for cosmetics and children's products.

Early Life and First Steps in Acting

Hilary Erhard Duff was born on September 28, 1987, in Houston, Texas. Her parents are Robert and Susan Duff, and she has an older sister named Haylie Duff. Her mother encouraged both Hilary and Haylie to take acting, singing, and ballet classes.

The sisters performed in local plays. To help them chase their acting dreams, their mother moved with them to California in 1993. For many years, the sisters went to auditions and appeared in TV commercials. Because of her busy acting schedule, Hilary was home-schooled starting at age eight.

Career

1997–2003: Becoming a Star with Lizzie McGuire

Duff with Texas Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn in 2004

Duff started her career with small roles. Her first major part was as Wendy in the movie Casper Meets Wendy (1998). In 1999, she won a Young Artist Award for her role in the TV movie The Soul Collector.

Her big break came when she was cast as the main character in the Disney Channel show Lizzie McGuire. The show started in 2001 and was a huge success, making Duff a famous teen idol. Disney sold a lot of merchandise based on her character, including dolls, books, and toys.

While on the show, Duff also starred in the Disney movie Cadet Kelly (2002). It was one of the most-watched movies in the channel's history at the time.

2003–2006: Music and Movie Success

Duff in 2005

Duff began her music career by recording songs for Disney. Her first album was a Christmas album called Santa Claus Lane (2002). In 2003, she signed with Hollywood Records and released her second album, Metamorphosis. It was a massive hit, reaching the top of the charts and selling over five million copies. The album included popular singles like "So Yesterday" and "Come Clean".

In 2003, she also starred in The Lizzie McGuire Movie. The movie and its soundtrack were very successful. That same year, she acted in the family comedy Cheaper by the Dozen, which became her highest-grossing film.

In 2004, Duff starred in the romantic comedy A Cinderella Story. She also released her third album, Hilary Duff, which sold over 1.8 million copies in the U.S. The next year, she released a greatest hits album, Most Wanted, which also reached number one on the charts.

2007–2013: New Music and Independent Films

Duff in 2006

In 2007, Duff released her fourth album, Dignity. This album had a more dance-pop sound. Duff co-wrote most of the songs, which were about her own life experiences. The single "With Love" became her highest-charting song in the United States.

During this time, Duff also acted in several independent films. She had a role in War, Inc. (2008) and starred in According to Greta (2009). She also had a recurring role on the popular TV show Gossip Girl as the actress Olivia Burke.

In 2010, Duff became a published author. She co-wrote the young adult novel Elixir, which became a New York Times best-seller. She later released two sequels, Devoted (2011) and True (2013).

2014–2021: Younger and Return to Music

In 2014, Duff returned to television in a big way. She was cast as Kelsey Peters in the TV Land series Younger. The show, created by Darren Star (who also created ... and the City), was very popular and ran for seven seasons until 2021. Her performance earned her nominations for several awards.

Duff also returned to music in 2015 with her fifth album, Breathe In. Breathe Out.. It debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album included the single "Sparks".

In 2019, it was announced that Duff would return as Lizzie McGuire in a new series for Disney+. However, after filming two episodes, the project was canceled in 2020 due to creative differences about the show's direction.

2021–Present: How I Met Your Father and Other Projects

In 2021, Duff began starring in and producing the show How I Met Your Father, a spinoff of the popular series How I Met Your Mother. She played the main character, Sophie. The show ran for two seasons on Hulu.

Duff also continued her work as an author, releasing a children's picture book called My Little Brave Girl in 2021. It was inspired by her daughter and became a New York Times best-seller. She released a second children's book, My Little Sweet Boy, in 2023.

She has also stayed active in business, launching clothing collections and becoming a brand officer for several companies, including the children's apparel company Carter's.

Personal Life

The Duff sisters at the premiere of War, Inc. in 2008

In 2007, Duff began dating Canadian hockey player Mike Comrie. They married in 2010 and had a son, Luca, in 2012. The couple separated in 2014, and their divorce was finalized in 2016. They continue to raise their son together.

In 2017, Duff began a relationship with singer-songwriter Matthew Koma. They married in 2019. They have three daughters, born in 2018, 2021, and 2024.

Duff is also known for speaking out against paparazzi who take pictures of children without permission. She supports laws that protect the privacy of celebrities' kids.

Charity Work

Duff at the launch of the annual National Military Families Week (2005)

Duff is involved in many charitable causes. In 2005, she donated $250,000 to help victims of Hurricane Katrina and helped provide over 2.5 million meals to people affected by the storm.

She is a member of the charity Kids with a Cause and has served on the board of the Audrey Hepburn Child Benefit Fund. In 2009, she was named a youth ambassador to the children of Bogotá, Colombia, where she helped distribute backpacks with food to children in need.

Duff has also supported campaigns for children in hospitals and has donated baby products to parents in need through her own brand.

Discography

• Santa Claus Lane (2002)
• Metamorphosis (2003)
• Hilary Duff (2004)
• Dignity (2007)
• Breathe In. Breathe Out. (2015)

Filmography

A selection of her most well-known films and TV shows.

Film

Television

See also

In Spanish: Hilary Duff para niños