Hilary Erhard Duff, professionally known as Hilary Duff, is an American actress, singer, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and author.
She rose to international fame as the title character in the Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire and went on to establish successful careers in both film and music.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Hilary Erhard Duff
- Stage Name: Hilary Duff
- Born: September 28, 1987
- Age: 38 years old
- Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: White (German, English, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Welsh, and distant French ancestry)
- Occupation: Actress, Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Entrepreneur, Author
- Height: 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Robert Erhard Duff and Susan Colleen Duff
- Siblings: Haylie Duff
- Spouse: Matthew Koma (m. 2019)
- Children: Luca Cruz Comrie, Banks Violet Bair, Mae James Bair, and Townes Meadow Bair
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $25 million USD
Early Life and Education
Hilary Duff was born on September 28, 1987, in Houston, Texas, to Robert Erhard Duff, a businessman, and Susan Colleen Duff, a producer and homemaker. She was raised alongside her older sister, Haylie Duff, who also became an actress and singer.
When she was a child, her mother relocated with both daughters to California so they could pursue careers in entertainment, while their father remained in Texas to manage the family business.
Her ethnicity is White, with German, English, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Welsh, and distant French ancestry. Much of her education was completed through homeschooling as her acting career expanded.
Career
Hilary Duff began acting in television commercials and minor television roles before landing the lead role in Disney Channel’s Lizzie McGuire in 2001.
The series became a massive success and turned her into one of the biggest teen stars of the early 2000s.
She reprised the role in The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003) and followed it with starring roles in Agent Cody Banks, Cheaper by the Dozen, A Cinderella Story, Raise Your Voice, The Perfect Man, and Material Girls.
Her transition from child star to adult actress continued with acclaimed television performances in Younger and How I Met Your Father.
Duff built a successful music career. Her debut holiday album, Santa Claus Lane, was followed by the multi-platinum Metamorphosis, which produced hits such as “So Yesterday” and “Come Clean.” She later released successful albums including Hilary Duff, Dignity, and Breathe In. Breathe Out.
Beyond entertainment, she has authored bestselling novels, launched fashion and fragrance brands, and collaborated with numerous lifestyle companies, making her one of the most successful entertainers to emerge from the Disney Channel.
Awards and Nominations
- 7 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
- 4 Teen Choice Awards
- 2 Young Artist Awards
- MTV Video Music Award nomination
- Multiple People’s Choice Awards nominations
- Teen Choice Awards Hall of Fame recognition
Social Media
- Instagram: @hilaryduff
- Facebook: Hilary Duff
- X (formerly Twitter): @HilaryDuff
- TikTok: @hilaryduff
Personal Life
Hilary Duff, 38, married singer-songwriter Matthew Koma in 2019. Together, they have three children: Banks Violet Bair, Mae James Bair, and Townes Meadow Bair. She also has a son, Luca Cruz Comrie, from her previous marriage to former NHL player Mike Comrie.
Duff enjoys interior design, fashion, fitness, cooking, and philanthropy, particularly supporting children’s charities and maternal health initiatives. She stands 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) tall.
Net Worth
Hilary Duff has an estimated net worth of $25 million USD. Her wealth comes from acting, music sales, streaming royalties, television production, book publishing, fashion and fragrance lines, brand endorsements, business investments, and other commercial ventures.
Filmography
- Lizzie McGuire
- The Lizzie McGuire Movie
- Agent Cody Banks
- A Cinderella Story
- Raise Your Voice
- The Perfect Man
- Material Girls
- Younger
- How I Met Your Father
Discography
- Santa Claus Lane
- Metamorphosis
- Hilary Duff
- Most Wanted
- Dignity
- Breathe In. Breathe Out.
- Luck… Or Something