Hilary Duff.

Hilary Duff — Actor

Born 28 Sep 1987 Houston, United States

Citizenship United States

Age 38 yr Today

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TL;DR

Hilary Duff landed the lead role in Lizzie McGuire 2001 at age 13, launching a teen idol career that encompassed hit films like A Cinderella Story 2004 and a platinum-selling music career. Her debut album Metamorphosis 2003 sold 2.6 million copies in five months. She later starred in the TV series Younger 2015 and released her fifth studio album Breathe In. Breathe Out. in 2015.

Identity & family.

KIN · 5

Names, aliases, and relatives of Hilary Duff — birth name, kin, and personal ties.

Nicknames Hil

Aliases Hilary Comrie, Hilary Erhard Duff, Andy Lawrence, Raven

PARENTS: Susan Colleen Cobb Robert Erhard Duff
SPOUSES: Matthew Koma Mike Comrie
SIBLINGS: Haylie Duff

At a glance.

STATS

Hilary Duff by the numbers — life, work, and family.

38 Age

81 Film credits

10 Books

2 Marriages

Who is Hilary Duff?

BIOGRAPHY

Hilary Duff — early life, career, personal life, and legacy.

Early life

On September 28, 1987, Hilary Erhard Duff was born in Houston, Texas to Susan Duff née Cobb and Robert Erhard Duff, a partner in a convenience store chain. When she was six, she had been traveling in the Cechetti Ballet with her older sister Haylie Duff but decided she wanted to fulfill her dream of acting.

Her first starring role came when she played the young witch Wendy in Casper Meets Wendy 1998. After being dropped from the cast of Daddio 2000 before it aired, Duff was reluctant to pursue acting further, but a week later she landed the title role of a newly developed Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire 2001.

Career

Duff became a teen idol when she starred in the #1 hit Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire 2001. The show’s success led to the theatrical film The Lizzie McGuire Movie 2003 and a string of hit movies including Agent Cody Banks 2003, Cheaper by the Dozen 2003, A Cinderella Story 2004, Raise Your Voice 2004, and The Perfect Man 2005.

Duff stormed the music charts with singles So Yesterday and Come Clean. Her first album, Metamorphosis, debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 in 2003 and eventually ascended to #1, becoming the eighth best-selling album of 2003 in the United States. She released her fourth studio album Dignity in 2007 with Hollywood Records. In 2015, she released her fifth studio album Breathe In. Breathe Out. and began starring as Kelsey Peters in the TV series Younger 2015.

Personal life

Duff married ice hockey player Mike Comrie in a small private ceremony at San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, California on August 14, 2010. Her older sister Haylie served as maid of honor. The couple had a son, Luca Comrie, born March 20, 2012. After a year-long separation, Duff filed for divorce, which was finalized on February 2, 2016.

She married musician Matthew Koma on December 21, 2019 in their backyard in Los Angeles. Together they have three daughters: Banks Bair born October 25, 2018, Mae Bair born March 24, 2021, and Townes Meadow Bair born May 3, 2024. Duff has been diagnosed with hyperactive ADHD as a child and continues to take medication as an adult. She has involved herself with philanthropy, including donating $250,000 to Hurricane Katrina victims and distributing over 2.5 million meals.

Legacy

Hilary Duff defined teen entertainment in the early 2000s through her dual success as an actress and singer. The Lizzie McGuire series remains a nostalgic touchstone for millennials, and her debut album Metamorphosis was one of the best-selling albums of 2003. She was named by Rolling Stone as one of the 50 Richest Rockers and ranked #46 on that list.

Her transition to adult roles in Younger 2015 and her continued music releases demonstrated her career longevity. She has been chosen by People as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World and was rated the #1 Hottest Teen Female Star for 2003. Fans remember her most for originating the role of Lizzie McGuire and for her hit song So Yesterday.

Filmography.

FILMS · 81

Browse the complete filmography of Hilary Duff — every film, TV show, and documentary credit, ranked by popularity.

TV

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014
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Two and a Half Men

2003
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Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014
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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009
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Frasier

1993
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The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019
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Gossip Girl

2007
TV

Hot Ones

2015
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Ghost Whisperer

2005
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Chicago Hope

1994
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Community

2009
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Younger

2015
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Star Trek: Discovery

2017

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Bibliography.

BOOKS · 10

Hilary Duff's bibliography — every authored, edited, and co-written book, ranked by edition count.

Amazon

My Little Brave Girl

by Hilary Duff et al.
Amazon

Elixir

by Hilary Duff
Amazon

Devoted

by Hilary Duff
Amazon

Eliksir

by Hilary Duff
Amazon

Adanmış

by Hilary Duff
Amazon

Bobbi Brown Beauty Rules

by Bobbi Brown et al.
Amazon

Lizzie McGuire, Vol. 1

by Hilary Duff

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Notable quotes.

QUOTES · 21

A wall of memorable lines from Hilary Duff — lyrics, interviews, and off-the-cuff remarks captured over a lifetime.

I Love Clothes. I Can’t Control Myself. I Have a Huge Fetish for Shoes and Clothes and Make Up. I’m the Kind of Person Who Doesn’t Like to Wear Things Over and Over Again.
I Love My Mom. I Totally Look up to Her, and She Just Doesn’t Let Anybody Take Advantage of Me. People Might Call That a Stage Mom.
In High School, Kids Deal with Such Harsh Things That People Don’t Realize Can Really Affect Their Entire Lives. They Are so Interested in Getting the Boyfriends and Wearing Low Cut Shirts so the Boys Will Like Them. That Shouldn’t Be Their Goal. They Shouldn’t Do Things for Other People, They Should Do Things If They Have Dreams of Their Own and Really Work Hard for That.
Mom Always Tells Me to Celebrate Everyone’s Uniqueness. I Like the Way That Sounds.
I Think Ambition Can Be Having Something That You’re Good at and Love to Do.
Every Week I Read About Myself in a Magazine, About Something That I Haven’t Done or Some Place That I’ve Never Been or Don’t Even Know. It’s Just Gossip, Rumors, Egos, and Politics.
I Love Doing Emotional Scenes. as I’ve Had a Perfect Life I Don’t Really Have Much to Pull From. but It’s Really Fun and Not That Challenging. It’s Almost Pretty Easy. the Hardest Thing Is to Try and Make People Laugh. That’s a Really Hard Thing.
I Think Girls Feel Like They’re Not Cool Unless They Have a Boyfriend or They Don’t Feel Comfortable or Happy with Themselves That’s Not True! You Gotta Be Independent! You Gotta Show the Power!
People Talk Worse About People Than They Talk Good About People, Because a Lot of People Like Drama. People Are Going to Say What They Want to Say and Think What They Want to Think, and I Can’t Change Their Minds.
My Mom Is Rad. I Feel I’m so Much Like Her. I Don’t Know If It’s Wrong to Drop an F Bomb in the Same Sentence as Your Mother, but I’m so Fucking Lucky to Have My Mom. She’s Just Taught Me so Much and Given Me so Much, and She Has Such an Open Heart.
I Walked into a Mall One Day and Was Mobbed by People. and I Just Remember Feeling Really Different Than Everyone Else. I Felt Really Loved. but It Was Weird at the Same Time. I Don’t Necessarily Like to Walk into a Place and Be Recognized.
I Know I Can Handle Dramatic Roles, but I Don’t Think I Should Have to Play a Young Mother on Crack to Prove It.
I’ve Met Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears a Few Times, but It’s Not Like They’ve Said, Here, Sit Down, Listen to Me Kid.
I Went into Labor at About 1:00 in the Morning and I Very Calmly Had My Bags Packed and Woke My Husband up After About Three Hours of Walking up and Down My Hallway. Then I’m Like, OK, It’s Time to Go, Let’s Go Now. I’m Like. Call My Mom. Call My Sister. You Know, Get Them All in Here! Things Start Rolling. All of a Sudden the Doors Bust Open and My Sister and My Mom Come Flying in and They’re Like, We Got BBQ Chips and Root Beer, Guys. I’m Pushing and They Were Just Arriving for a Show with Their Chips and Their Root Beer!
I’m Not a Perfect, Prude Girl. I Like to Do Normal Things That 20 Year Olds Do. but as Good as It Is for the Rest of the World to Watch People Fall Apart, It’s Not a Respectable Way to Be Talked About. I Don’t Want That Attention. If I Can’t Get Any from What I’m Doing Now, I’ll Figure Out a Different Plan.
I Have a Little Bitch in Me.
I Can’t Really Act the Way I Want to Act, or Say What I Want to Say All the Time. and a Lot of Times, I Cover That up with a Smile.
Lots of Girls Like Really Smooth Talking Guys, but I Like the Ones Who Are Really Nervous to Come up to You and a Little Shy. They’re Probably the Nicest Ones.
I Knew I Wanted to Act, and I Was Really Driven, so I Kept Going for It. We Moved to L.A. Full Time When I Was 8 or 9.
My Relationship with My Mom Is so Amazing. We Never Got to Have That Stage That People Go Through, Like When You’re 13 and You Think You’re Too Cool for Your Parents. When You’re Embarrassed by Them and Stuff. We Never Went Through That Because I Was Constantly Working and She Constantly Had to Be There. We Just Because Best Friends. I Tell Her Everything. She’s Really My Role Model and My Inspiration. She’s Such a Good Person and Such a Strong Person. a Lot of People Give Her Flack for Being Strong and Being Smart, but I Think I Envy That in Her.
I Think I’m Happy with Who I Am. I Don’t Know If I Learned That from Other Girls or Just People in General. It’s Hard to Stay True to Yourself and What You Want in Life When There Are so Many Distractions and so Much Craziness Going on Around You. Living in L.A. Is Pretty Damn Hard. but I Feel Like I Can Be Alone with Myself at the End of the Day and That Makes Me Really Satisfied.

Did you know?

FACTS · 49

Little-known facts about Hilary Duff — origins, oddities, and behind-the-scenes details from a public life.

Hilary Duff has four children: son Luca Comrie b. March 20, 2012 from her marriage to Mike Comrie, and daughters Banks Bair b. October 25, 2018, Mae Bair b. March 24, 2021, and Townes Meadow Bair b. May 3, 2024 with husband Matthew Koma.
In an interview, she stated that her favorite movie she has filmed was The Lizzie McGuire Movie 2003.
Her marriage to Mike Comrie at San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, California included a chipped tooth that was fixed by a local dentist hours before the ceremony. Her sister Haylie served as maid of honor.
After being dropped from the cast of Daddio 2000 before it aired, a depressed Duff was reluctant to pursue her acting career further. A week later, she landed the title role of the new Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire 2001.
She made the Forbes list of richest young stars under 25, earning $15 million in 2005, beating out rivals Lindsay Lohan and Amanda Bynes.
Her hobbies include gymnastics, swimming, reading, singing, writing, and spending time with her sister Haylie.
Duff had conflict with Faye Dunaway after Dunaway said she wasn’t a real actress when she was cast in the remake of Bonnie and Clyde 1967.
In preparation for her driving test, she drove herself between filming locations during principal photography for A Cinderella Story 2004.
She has her own Barbie doll.
She is the younger sister of actress Haylie Duff. Her mother Susan Duff is a film producer, and her father Bob Duff owns a chain of convenience stores in Houston, Texas.
Her favorite films are Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion 1997 and Drop Dead Gorgeous 1999.
She got into singing after watching her older sister Haylie perform.
For Hurricane Katrina, she donated $250,000 and helped distribute over 2.5 million meals. In August 2006, she traveled to a New Orleans elementary school with USA Harvest.
Her first clothing line, Stuff By Hilary Duff, launched in 2004 and expanded into furniture, fragrances, and jewelry, grossing more than $5 million in its first year. It was discontinued in 2008.
Diagnosed with hyperactive ADHD as a child, she still takes medication for it as an adult.
She has worked for the charity Kids With a Cause since its founding in 1999 and served as its 2004 Official International Spokesperson.
Rolling Stone ranked her on their 50 Richest Rockers list, with earnings of $17.1 million, making her the youngest person on the list alongside U2 and the Rolling Stones.
Her first fragrance, With Love… Hilary Duff, distributed by Elizabeth Arden, became one of the three best-selling fragrances launched in U.S. department stores in late 2006.
Her favorite episode of Lizzie McGuire is First Kiss 2002, where her character falls in love with the paperboy.
Her third studio album Dignity was released on April 3, 2007. Between that album and her previous one, she experienced being stalked, her parents’ separation, and a breakup, leading her to write all but one song on the album.
Eminem mentioned her in his song Ass Like That.
She accepted the lead role in A Cinderella Story 2004 because Charles Perrault’s story Cinderella was her favorite fairy tale growing up.
Her debut young adult novel Elixir was released on October 12, 2010 and reached the New York Times Best Sellers List.
She enrolled at Harvard Extension School with her sister Haylie, taking online classes and traveling with tutors.
She returned to work 10 months after giving birth to her son Luca to begin filming a guest appearance on Raising Hope 2010.
She is descended from Scottish King Robert The Bruce, who is her 21 times great grandfather.
Producers considered her for the role of Tibby in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2005, which went to Amber Tamblyn.
She filed for divorce from Mike Comrie after a year-long separation.
Producers first offered her the role of Lola in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen 2004, but Lindsay Lohan was cast instead.
She is a huge fan of Janis Joplin.
For her 17th birthday, her sister arranged a trip to Mexico for her and two friends. That same day, she released her eponymous second studio album, which debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and sold 192,000 copies in its first week.
Producers offered her the role of Silk Spectre for Watchmen 2009 but she turned it down due to production delays; Malin Akerman replaced her.
Producers offered her the role of Annie Wilson on 90210 2008 but she declined, looking for projects outside the teen genre; Shenae Grimes-Beech later accepted.
The music video for her song So Yesterday was shot on Venice Beach in Marina Del Rey, California.
Beginning at age 10, she was homeschooled and took two online correspondence courses via Harvard Extension School.
She was the last celebrity guest caller on Frasier 1993 alongside Estelle Parsons, Penny Marshall, and Stanley Tucci in the same call.
People magazine chose her as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World.
For 2003, she was rated the #1 Hottest Teen Female Star based on acting, singing, public appearances, and charity work.
She and her sister Haylie covered Our Lips Are Sealed for the A Cinderella Story soundtrack and Material Girls for their film Material Girls 2006.
She has Germanic and Celtic ancestry, including German, English, Scottish, Scots-Irish, French, and Welsh roots. Two of her great-great-grandparents were born in Germany.
Forbes estimated her earnings for the year at $12 million.
Her name is derived from the Latin word hilarius meaning cheerful.
Her first magazine cover was the April 2002 issue of Popstar magazine.
Rolling Stone proclaimed her Teenager of the Year.
Rolling Stone ranked her #46 on their 50 Richest Rockers list.
Producers considered her for a role on Popular 1999 but she turned it down to take the lead on Lizzie McGuire 2001.
Maxim ranked her #23 on their Hot 100 Women of 2007 list.
Her debut album Metamorphosis debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, selling 203,000 copies in its first week, the highest opening week for a debut female artist in 2003. It went to #1 in its second week and became the eighth best-selling album of 2003 in the US, selling 2.6 million copies in five months.
She married Matthew Koma in their backyard in Los Angeles after a seven-month engagement.

You wanted to know.

FAQ · 52

Quick answers to the questions readers ask most about Hilary Duff.

When was Hilary Duff born?

September 28, 1987 marks Hilary Duff’s birth date. She is 38 years old as of 2025.
Where was Hilary Duff born?

Houston, Texas, USA is Hilary Duff’s birthplace. She grew up in Texas and later moved to California for her acting career.
What is Hilary Duff's birth name?

Her full birth name is Hilary Erhard Duff. She has also used the names Hilary Comrie and Hilary Erhard Duff in her personal life.
How tall is Hilary Duff?

Hilary Duff is 5 feet 2 inches tall, which is 1.57 meters. Her height is often noted in her film and television appearances.
What is Hilary Duff best known for?

Hilary Duff gained fame by playing the title role in the Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire 2001. She also gained fame as a singer with hit songs like So Yesterday and albums like Metamorphosis.
Is Hilary Duff married?

Yes, Hilary Duff is married to Matthew Koma. They married on December 21, 2019 in their backyard in Los Angeles. She was previously married to Mike Comrie from 2010 to 2016.
Does Hilary Duff have children?

Yes, she has four children. She has a son, Luca Comrie born March 20, 2012 with ex-husband Mike Comrie, and three daughters with Matthew Koma: Banks Bair born October 25, 2018, Mae Bair born March 24, 2021, and Townes Meadow Bair born May 3, 2024.
Does Hilary Duff have siblings?

Yes, Hilary Duff has one older sister, Haylie Duff, who is also an actress and singer. They have appeared together in films like Material Girls 2006.
Who are Hilary Duff's parents?

Her parents are Susan Colleen Cobb and Robert Erhard Duff. Her mother is a film producer and her father owned a convenience store chain in Houston.
What is Hilary Duff's nationality?

Hilary Duff is American. She holds United States citizenship and was born in Texas.
What is Hilary Duff's occupation?

Hilary Duff works as an actress, singer, music crew member, and producer. She has been active in the entertainment industry since childhood.
Where did Hilary Duff go to school?

She attended Young Actors Space for acting training. From age 10, she was homeschooled and also took online courses through Harvard Extension School.
What is Hilary Duff's Instagram?

Her Instagram handle is @hilaryduff. She regularly posts about her family, work, and philanthropy.
What does the nickname 'Hil' mean?

The nickname Hil is a shortened version of her first name. It is used informally by friends and family.
Did Hilary Duff use any aliases?

Yes, she has used aliases including Hilary Comrie after marriage, Hilary Erhard Duff, Andy Lawrence, and Raven. These names appear in different professional or personal contexts.
How many awards has Hilary Duff won?

Hilary Duff has won 25 awards from 64 nominations. These include awards for her acting and music careers.
What was Hilary Duff's first movie role?

Her first starring role was as the young witch Wendy in Casper Meets Wendy 1998. This was a made-for-TV movie.
What was Hilary Duff's first album?

Her debut album is Metamorphosis, released in 2003. It debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and later reached #1.
What songs is Hilary Duff known for?

Singles like So Yesterday and Come Clean brought her fame. Both songs reached the top 40 in the US charts.
Does Hilary Duff have a clothing line?

Yes, she launched a clothing line called Stuff By Hilary Duff in 2004. It expanded into furniture and fragrances and grossed over $5 million in its first year.
Has Hilary Duff written a book?

Yes, she wrote a young adult novel titled Elixir, published on October 12, 2010. It made the New York Times Best Sellers List.
Is Hilary Duff related to any famous people?

She is distantly related to Katie Couric and Lance Armstrong through cousins. She is also a descendant of Scottish King Robert The Bruce.
What is Hilary Duff's ancestry?

She has Germanic and Celtic ancestry, with German, English, Scottish, Scots-Irish, French, and Welsh roots. Two of her great-great-grandparents were born in Germany.
Was Hilary Duff ever on Forbes' richest under 25 list?

Yes, she made the Forbes list of richest young stars under 25 in 2005, earning $15 million that year.
Did Hilary Duff have any conflict with Faye Dunaway?

Yes, Faye Dunaway said that Hilary Duff wasn’t a real actress when Duff was cast in a remake of Bonnie and Clyde 1967. Duff later addressed the conflict.
What TV show did Hilary Duff star in after Lizzie McGuire?

She starred as Kelsey Peters in the TV series Younger 2015. The show ran for seven seasons and was a critical success.
How many children does Hilary Duff have?

She has four children: three daughters and one son. Her son Luca is from her first marriage to Mike Comrie, and her daughters are from her second marriage to Matthew Koma.
What is Hilary Duff's favorite movie that she has made?

She stated that The Lizzie McGuire Movie 2003 is her favorite movie she has filmed, as it was a fun experience.
What philanthropic work has Hilary Duff done?

She donated $250,000 to Hurricane Katrina victims and helped distribute over 2.5 million meals. She also worked with Kids With a Cause, serving as its 2004 International Spokesperson.
Does Hilary Duff have a fragrance?

Yes, she launched a fragrance called With Love… Hilary Duff distributed by Elizabeth Arden. It was one of the top three best-selling fragrances in U.S. department stores in late 2006.
What was Hilary Duff's first magazine cover?

Her first magazine cover was the April 2002 issue of Popstar magazine, which helped launch her teen idol status.
Was Hilary Duff considered for roles in other shows or movies?

Producers considered her for the role of Tibby in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and offered her the role of Silk Spectre in Watchmen, but she turned down the latter. She also declined a role on Popular to star in Lizzie McGuire.
What is Hilary Duff's favorite fairy tale?

Her favorite fairy tale growing up was Cinderella by Charles Perrault, which is why she accepted the lead role in A Cinderella Story 2004.
Did Hilary Duff study at Harvard?

She enrolled at Harvard Extension School, taking online classes alongside her sister Haylie. She also took online correspondence courses there.
What is Hilary Duff's diagnosis?

Diagnosed with hyperactive ADHD as a child, she continues to take medication for it as an adult.
What does the name Hilary mean?

The name Hilary is derived from the Latin word hilarius meaning cheerful. It reflects her upbeat public persona.
Was Hilary Duff on the Rolling Stone 50 Richest Rockers list?

Yes, she was ranked #46 on Rolling Stone’s 50 Richest Rockers list, with earnings of $17.1 million. She was the youngest person on the list.
What cars does Hilary Duff drive?

The source does not provide specific details about her cars. She has not publicly discussed her vehicle preferences.
What is Hilary Duff's favorite episode of Lizzie McGuire?

Her favorite episode is First Kiss 2002, where her character Lizzie falls in love with the paperboy and shares a kiss with him.
Does Hilary Duff have any tattoos?

The source does not mention any tattoos. She has not publicly shared extensive details about body art.
What is Hilary Duff's net worth?

While exact figures vary, Forbes estimated her earnings at $12 million in one year. She has been listed among the richest young stars.
Is Hilary Duff on social media?

Yes, she is active on Instagram @hilaryduff, Twitter @HilaryDuff, Facebook HilaryDuff, and YouTube HilaryDuff.
Did Hilary Duff do a duet with her sister?

Yes, she and her sister Haylie covered Our Lips Are Sealed for the A Cinderella Story soundtrack and Material Girls for their film Material Girls 2006.
What was Hilary Duff's reaction to being dropped from Daddio?

She was depressed and reluctant to continue acting after being dropped from Daddio 2000. However, a week later she landed the lead role in Lizzie McGuire 2001.
Has Hilary Duff ever turned down a role?

Yes, she turned down the role of Silk Spectre in Watchmen due to production delays and declined a role on 90210 to avoid being typecast in teen shows.
What is Hilary Duff's relationship with her sister Haylie?

She is very close with her older sister Haylie. They have worked together on films and music, and Haylie served as maid of honor at her wedding.
Does Hilary Duff have any pets?

The source does not mention pets. She has not publicly shared details about pet ownership.
What languages does Hilary Duff speak?

Her native language is English. She has not been reported to speak other languages fluently.
What is Hilary Duff's favorite color?

The source does not specify her favorite color. This information is not available.
Has Hilary Duff won a Grammy?

No, she has not won a Grammy. She has won 25 awards from 64 nominations across acting and music, but a Grammy is not among them.
What is Hilary Duff's favorite food?

The source does not mention her favorite food. No specific food preferences are recorded.
Is Hilary Duff a vegetarian?

The source does not provide information on her diet. She has not publicly stated being vegetarian or vegan.

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