Hilary Erhard Duff was born on September 28, 1987, in Houston, Texas, to Susan Colleen Duff (née Cobb), a homemaker, and Robert Erhard Duff, a partner in a convenience store chain. She began her acting career at a young age, taking acting, singing, and ballet classes alongside her older sister, Haylie Duff.
Duff’s acting career began with minor roles in television series such as “True Women” (1997) and “Casper Meets Wendy” (1998). Her breakthrough role came with the Disney Channel series “Lizzie McGuire,” which aired from 2001 to 2004. The success of “Lizzie McGuire” propelled her to teen idol status, leading to numerous film and television roles.
Following her success with “Lizzie McGuire,” Duff starred in several films aimed at a teen audience. Some of her notable film roles include:
In later years, Duff transitioned to more mature