Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff is an American actress, singer, and businesswoman who rose to fame as a child star and successfully transitioned into a multi-faceted career in entertainment and business. Born on September 28, 1987, in Houston, Texas, Duff began acting at a young age and landed her breakout role as the title character in the Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire, which ran from 2001 to 2004. The show made her one of the most recognizable teen stars of the early 2000s and launched both her acting and music careers.

Building on her Disney fame, Duff transitioned to film with movies like Agent Cody Banks, A Cinderella Story, Cheaper by the Dozen, and Raise Your Voice. Simultaneously, she launched a successful music career, releasing her debut album Metamorphosis in 2003, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and was certified triple platinum. She released several more albums and singles throughout the 2000s, establishing herself as a legitimate pop artist alongside her acting career.

In her adult career, Duff starred in the TV Land series Younger from 2015 to 2021, playing the role of Kelsey Peters. The show was a hit and demonstrated her ability to appeal to a more mature audience. She followed this with the lead role in the Hulu series How I Met Your Father, which premiered in 2022. Beyond entertainment, Duff has ventured into business with her own clothing line, a fragrance line, and authoring young adult novels.

With a net worth estimated at $25 million, Duff’s wealth comes from her extensive work in television and film, music sales and touring, business ventures, and brand endorsements. She has also been involved in various philanthropic causes, working with organizations like Blessings in a Backpack to fight childhood hunger.