Hilary Duff

Biography

Hilary Erhard Duff, born on September 28, 1987, is a multifaceted American actress, singer, and songwriter. Throughout her career, she has garnered numerous awards, including seven Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, four Teen Choice Awards, and two Young Artist Awards. Starting her acting journey at an early age, Duff rose to fame as a teen idol, notably for her portrayal of the titular character in the hit TV series Lizzie McGuire and its film adaptation, The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003).

Following her initial success, she starred in a variety of popular films, such as Cadet Kelly (2002), Agent Cody Banks (2003), Cheaper by the Dozen (2003), and A Cinderella Story (2004). As her career evolved, Duff took on more diverse roles in independent films, portraying characters such as a troubled pop star in War, Inc. (2008) and a rebellious teenager in According to Greta (2009). More recently, from 2015 to 2021, she played Kelsey Peters in TV Land’s acclaimed series Younger, earning two nominations from the People's Choice Awards. As of 2022, she is both the producer and lead star of How I Met Your Father, in which she plays Sophie.

Duff made her mark in the music scene with her debut album, the holiday-themed Santa Claus Lane (2002). Her second album, Metamorphosis (2003), achieved significant success, reaching the top of the Billboard 200 chart and earning a triple Platinum certification from the RIAA. She continued to enjoy commercial success with her following albums, including Hilary Duff (2004), Most Wanted (2005), and Dignity (2007). After a break from music, she returned with Breathe In. Breathe Out. (2015), which debuted in the top five across various countries. Duff has sold an estimated 15 million records globally and is viewed