Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Hilary Duff
How Hilary Duff built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Hilary Duff is an American actress and singer, also recognized as an author and businesswoman. She achieved significant recognition early in her career, receiving accolades such as a World Music Award, seven Kids' Choice Awards, four Teen Choice Awards, and two Young Artist Awards, marking her impact in entertainment and popular culture.
1997: Uncredited part in True Women
In 1997, Hilary Duff played an uncredited part in the Hallmark Entertainment western miniseries 'True Women'.
1998: Role in Casper Meets Wendy
In 1998, Hilary Duff landed her first major role as Wendy in 'Casper Meets Wendy'.
1999: Young Artist Award for The Soul Collector
In 1999, Hilary Duff received a Young Artist Award for her role in the television film 'The Soul Collector'.
January 12, 2001: Premiere of Lizzie McGuire
On January 12, 2001, the Disney Channel series 'Lizzie McGuire', starring Hilary Duff, premiered and received successful ratings.
2001: Lizzie McGuire Premieres
In 2001, Hilary Duff played Lizzie McGuire in the Disney Channel comedy series 'Lizzie McGuire'.
2001: Relationship with Aaron Carter
In 2001, Hilary Duff's relationship with fellow teen star Aaron Carter was confirmed. He later guest-starred in an episode of Lizzie McGuire with her. The relationship garnered media attention due to reports of a love triangle involving Lindsay Lohan. Duff and Carter had an on-again-off-again relationship for three years before ultimately ending it.
October 2002: Release of Santa Claus Lane
In October 2002, Hilary Duff's debut Christmas themed album, 'Santa Claus Lane', was released.
2002: Cadet Kelly Film
In 2002, Hilary Duff appeared in the mainstream film 'Cadet Kelly'.
2002: Entry into the Music Industry
In 2002, Hilary Duff entered the music industry with the release of her debut studio album, 'Santa Claus Lane', through Walt Disney Records.
2002: Starring in Cadet Kelly
In 2002, Hilary Duff starred in the Disney Channel television film 'Cadet Kelly', which became the network's most watched program at the time.
March 2003: Appearance in Agent Cody Banks
In March 2003, Hilary Duff starred in the children's action comedy film 'Agent Cody Banks'.
August 2003: Release of Metamorphosis
In August 2003, Hilary Duff released her second studio album, 'Metamorphosis', which reached the top of the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.
December 2003: Co-starring in Cheaper by the Dozen
In December 2003, Hilary Duff co-starred in the family comedy 'Cheaper by the Dozen'.
2003: Success with Metamorphosis Album
In 2003, Hilary Duff achieved greater success with her second album, 'Metamorphosis', which topped the Billboard 200 chart and earned a 4x Platinum certification.
2003: Appearances in Agent Cody Banks, The Lizzie McGuire Movie, and Cheaper by the Dozen
In 2003, Hilary Duff appeared in the films 'Agent Cody Banks', 'The Lizzie McGuire Movie', and 'Cheaper by the Dozen'.
February 14, 2004: Final episode of Lizzie McGuire
On February 14, 2004, 'Lizzie McGuire' aired its final episode after Hilary Duff fulfilled her 65-episode contract.
March 2004: Launch of Stuff by Hilary Duff clothing line
In March 2004, Hilary Duff launched her first clothing line, 'Stuff by Hilary Duff', distributed by Target Corporation.
2004: A Cinderella Story Film
In 2004, Hilary Duff appeared in the film 'A Cinderella Story'.
2004: Release of Hilary Duff Album
In 2004, Hilary Duff released her self-titled third album, 'Hilary Duff', which achieved significant commercial success.
2004: Starring in A Cinderella Story and Release of Hilary Duff album
In 2004, Hilary Duff starred in 'A Cinderella Story', won the World Music Award for Best New Female Artist and released her self-titled third studio album.
2005: Cheaper by the Dozen 2 Film
In 2005, Hilary Duff appeared in the film 'Cheaper by the Dozen 2'.
2005: Donations to Hurricane Katrina Victims
In 2005, Hilary Duff donated $250,000 and over 2.5 million meals to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
2005: Release of Most Wanted Compilation Album
In 2005, Hilary Duff released the compilation album 'Most Wanted', achieving significant commercial success.
2005: Starring in The Perfect Man and Release of Most Wanted
In 2005, Hilary Duff starred in the film 'The Perfect Man' and released her first compilation album, 'Most Wanted', which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
August 2006: Worked with USA Harvest to Distribute Meals
In August 2006, Hilary Duff traveled to a New Orleans elementary school and worked with USA Harvest to distribute meals.
September 2006: Release of "With Love... Hilary Duff" perfume
In September 2006, Hilary Duff released her first perfume, "With Love... Hilary Duff", distributed by Elizabeth Arden. Initially sold in Macy's, it expanded to Europe, Japan, and Canada, becoming a top-selling fragrance in department stores that year.
July 2007: Start of the Dignity Tour
In July 2007, Hilary Duff embarked on her fourth concert tour, the Dignity Tour, to promote her album Dignity.
2007: Release of Dignity Album
In 2007, Hilary Duff released her album 'Dignity', achieving commercial success.
2007: Hilary Duff Single Release
In 2007, Hilary Duff's song 'Stranger' released. This marked her first song to be on the Billboard Hot 100 since 'Chasing the Sun' in 2014.
2007: End of distribution of Stuff by Hilary Duff clothing line
In 2007, the distribution of the clothing line 'Stuff by Hilary Duff', launched by Hilary Duff, ended.
February 2008: End of the Dignity Tour
In February 2008, Hilary Duff concluded the Dignity Tour, her fourth concert tour, which began in July 2007, to promote her album Dignity.
October 2008: Public Service Announcement for The Think Before You Speak Campaign
In October 2008, Hilary Duff starred in a public service announcement for The Think Before You Speak Campaign by Ad Council and GLSEN to prevent youth from using anti-LGBT vocabulary, such as the phrase "That's So Gay."
December 2008: Announcement of upcoming album
In December 2008, Hilary Duff announced to MTV that she would begin writing another album, however, it was never developed.
2008: Appearance in War, Inc.
In 2008, Hilary Duff appeared in the independent film 'War, Inc.' playing a wider range of adult-themed roles.
July 2009: Named Youth Ambassador to Bogotá
In July 2009, Hilary Duff was named as a youth ambassador to the children of the Colombian capital, Bogotá. She spent five days in the country, distributing backpacks filled with food to children in need.
August 2009: Debut of Femme for DKNY Jeans apparel line
In August 2009, Hilary Duff's collaborative apparel line with DKNY Jeans, titled Femme for DKNY Jeans, debuted in the United States for a limited time, aiming to design clothing for women her age.
2009: Appearance in According to Greta
In 2009, Hilary Duff appeared in the independent film 'According to Greta' playing a wider range of adult-themed roles.
October 2010: Publication of Elixir
In October 2010, Hilary Duff's young adult novel, Elixir, co-written with Elise Allen, was published and became a New York Times best-seller.
2010: Co-authorship of Elixir
In 2010, Hilary Duff co-authored the novel 'Elixir', which topped The New York Times Best Seller list.
October 2011: Release of Devoted
In October 2011, Devoted, the sequel to Hilary Duff's novel Elixir, was released.
2011: Appearance in Bloodworth
In 2011, Hilary Duff appeared in the independent film 'Bloodworth' playing a wider range of adult-themed roles.
2011: Co-authorship of Devoted
In 2011, Hilary Duff co-authored the sequel to Elixir, named 'Devoted'.
January 2012: Confirmation of new music work
In January 2012, Hilary Duff confirmed that she had begun working on music again.
August 2012: Signing a deal with 20th Century Fox
In August 2012, Hilary Duff signed a deal with 20th Century Fox to develop and produce a sitcom in which she would star, however, this plan failed to develop.
2012: Involved in Johnson's Baby Cares Campaign
In 2012, Hilary Duff was involved in the Johnson's Baby Cares campaign, which included activities such as sending care kits and care cards to new mothers across the U.S. as a motivation. It also raised funds for children and low-income families in partnership with Save the Children.
July 2013: Filming of Flock of Dudes
By July 2013, Hilary Duff had finished filming the independent film Flock of Dudes.
November 2013: Teamed up with Duracell for Hospital Campaign in Canada
In November 2013, Hilary Duff teamed up with Duracell in Canada for a campaign for kids in hospitals. The campaign donated 20,000 batteries to hospitals across Canada. She visited The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto to promote the campaign.
2013: Co-authorship of True
In 2013, Hilary Duff co-authored 'True', the sequel to Devoted.
January 15, 2014: Casting in Younger
On January 15, 2014, Hilary Duff signed on to co-star in the comedy-drama pilot Younger, marking her first starring television role since Lizzie McGuire.
April 2014: Younger picked up for a series
In April 2014, Younger, in which Hilary Duff co-stars, was picked up for a series with a 12-episode deal.
July 23, 2014: Signing with RCA Records
On July 23, 2014, it was revealed that Hilary Duff had signed with RCA Records.
July 29, 2014: Release of Chasing the Sun
On July 29, 2014, Hilary Duff released the single "Chasing the Sun" and its music video, marking her first song on the Billboard Hot 100 since "Stranger" in 2007.
November 2014: Voice work for Dora the Explorer episode
In November 2014, Hilary Duff provided voice work for a Dora the Explorer episode as Jessica the Ice Witch.
March 31, 2015: Premiere of Younger
On March 31, 2015, Younger, starring Hilary Duff, premiered and received generally positive reviews.
April 6, 2015: Release of Sparks
On April 6, 2015, Hilary Duff released the single "Sparks" from her fifth studio album Breathe In. Breathe Out.
June 12, 2015: Release of Breathe In. Breathe Out.
On June 12, 2015, Hilary Duff released her fifth studio album, Breathe In. Breathe Out., which debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200.
2015: Release of Breathe In. Breathe Out.
In 2015, Hilary Duff released her fifth album, 'Breathe In. Breathe Out.' after signing with RCA Records.
2015: Start of Younger TV Series
In 2015, Hilary Duff starred as Kelsey Peters in TV Land's 'Younger'.
January 2016: Release of Little Lies cover
In January 2016, Hilary Duff's cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Little Lies" was released, coinciding with the second season of Younger.
February 2016: Cancellation of tour
In February 2016, Hilary Duff announced that she would not be touring in support of her album Breathe In. Breathe Out., after having planned to tour in early 2016.
June 2016: New album announcement
In June 2016, Hilary Duff revealed that she was working on a new album with a darker and heavier tone than Breathe In. Breathe Out.
September 2016: Release of Flock of Dudes
Flock of Dudes, filmed in July 2013, was released in September 2016.
2017: Published Essay About Hurricane Harvey
In 2017, Hilary Duff published an essay through Marie Claire about the damages that Hurricane Harvey left on her hometown.
January 2018: Launch of eyewear line
In January 2018, Hilary Duff returned to fashion design, launching the "Muse x Hilary Duff" eyewear line with GlassesUSA.
February 2018: Announcement of The Haunting of Sharon Tate
In February 2018, Hilary Duff announced that she would star as the title character and serve as an executive producer in the independent film The Haunting of Sharon Tate.
September 2018: Announcement of role in Meet Your Tooth Fairy
In September 2018, it was confirmed that Hilary Duff would voice the lead character in the animated film Meet Your Tooth Fairy.
2018: Raised Relief Efforts for Hanalei Floods
In 2018, Hilary Duff raised relief efforts for the 2018 Hanalei floods via sales of her "Muse x Hilary Duff Collection".
April 2019: Release of The Haunting of Sharon Tate
In April 2019, The Haunting of Sharon Tate, starring Hilary Duff, was released. She later won the Best Actress award at the 2019 Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival for her work in the movie.
2019: Appearance in The Haunting of Sharon Tate
In 2019, Hilary Duff appeared in the independent film 'The Haunting of Sharon Tate' playing a wider range of adult-themed roles.
October 2020: Launched "Veeda in Action" Donation Campaign
In October 2020, Hilary Duff launched the "Veeda in Action" donation campaign via her feminine care line "Veeda". Partnering with PERIOD, the campaign ran through the month of October to donate period products to those in need.
2021: End of Younger TV Series
In 2021, Hilary Duff's role as Kelsey Peters concluded after starring in TV Land's 'Younger' since 2015.
2022: Start of How I Met Your Father TV Series
In 2022, Hilary Duff produced and starred as Sophie Tompkins in the Hulu sitcom 'How I Met Your Father'.
2023: End of How I Met Your Father TV Series
In 2023, Hilary Duff's role as Sophie Tompkins concluded after starring in the Hulu sitcom 'How I Met Your Father' since 2022.
2026: Scheduled release of Luck... or Something album
In 2026, Hilary Duff is expected to release her sixth album, 'Luck... or Something' after transferring to Atlantic Records.
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