Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff is an actress, singer, author, and businesswoman who rose to fame in the early 2000s as the star of the hit Disney Channel series "Lizzie McGuire." Born in Houston, Texas, Duff began her career in entertainment at a young age alongside her sister Haylie. Her breakout role as the quirky and relatable Lizzie, which became a ratings hit, made her a household name and a teen icon, leading to the successful "The Lizzie McGuire Movie" in 2003 and launching a multifaceted career in the spotlight. Notably, she reprised her role in the film and contributed to its soundtrack, which was certified platinum in Canada and 2× Platinum by the RIAA. At the same time, she continued acting in films such as "A Cinderella Story," "Cheaper by the Dozen," and "Material Girls," further cementing her status as a leading figure in early-2000s pop culture. She also featured in the films "Agent Cody Banks" and "The Perfect Man," which were box office successes.

Following her success on television, Duff transitioned into music, releasing several pop albums that found commercial success, including "Metamorphosis," which went triple platinum and topped the Billboard 200 chart. Her debut studio album, "Santa Claus Lane," also earned Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). She became a fixture in the teen pop scene with hits like “Come Clean” and “So Yesterday,” and embarked on multiple tours. She released her first single in years, "Mature," in 2025.

As she matured, Duff took on more diverse acting roles and made a return to television with critically praised performances, most notably as Kelsey Peters in the long-running TV Land series "Younger." Her role showcased her comedic timing and dramatic range, earning her several award nominations, including Favorite Cable TV Actress at the People's Choice Awards and Teen Choice Awards. In 2022, she began starring as Sophie Tompkins in the Hulu sitcom "How I Met Your Father," which began airing in 2022 and ended in 2023; she also served as a producer of the series.

Beyond entertainment, Hilary Duff has ventured into fashion, writing, and business. She has co-authored a trilogy of novels, with the first book, "Elixir," topping The New York Times Best Seller list. She has also launched fashion lines such as Stuff by Hilary Duff, Femme for DKNY, and collaborated with GlassesUSA for the "Muse x Hilary Duff" collection. In 2021, she released a children's picture book titled "My Little Brave Girl," which debuted at #8 on The New York Times best-seller list for children's picture books, and followed it up with "My Little Sweet Boy" in 2023. Furthermore, she has ventured into entrepreneurial roles such as being the Chief Brand Officer of Naturalena Brands' products: "Happy Little Camper" and "Veeda," and the first-ever Chief Mom Officer of Carter's where she designed a children's clothing capsule collection in 2022. In November 2023, Duff embarked on a new business venture as Chief Brand Director of Below 60°, a line of home fragrance products.