Challenges in the Life of Hilary Duff in a Detailed Timeline

Life is full of challenges, and Hilary Duff faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.

Hilary Duff is a multi-talented American actress, singer, author, and businesswoman. Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards and accolades, including a World Music Award, seven Kids' Choice Awards, four Teen Choice Awards, and two Young Artist Awards, recognizing her contributions and popularity in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles

April 2019: The Haunting of Sharon Tate Release

In April 2019, The Haunting of Sharon Tate was released, receiving negative reviews. Despite this, Hilary Duff won Best Actress at the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival for her role in the film.

January 9, 2020: Terri Minsky departs as Lizzie McGuire showrunner

On January 9, 2020, following the filming of two episodes, it was reported that Terri Minsky departed as showrunner of the Lizzie McGuire revival due to "creative differences", halting production of the series.

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February 2020: Confrontation with Photographer

In February 2020, Hilary Duff confronted a photographer taking pictures of her children at her son's football game. She asked him to stop, but the police dismissed her complaint because it occurred in a public park. She voiced her frustration and called for a change in the law.

December 16, 2020: Lizzie McGuire revival scrapped

On December 16, 2020, Hilary Duff confirmed that the Lizzie McGuire revival was scrapped by Disney+ due to high expectations from fans that the show would not meet.

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June 10, 2021: Younger spinoff no longer in the works

On June 10, 2021, it was announced that the Younger spinoff, in which Hilary Duff was set to star, was no longer in development.

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August 2021: Filming for How I Met Your Father begins, Duff contracts COVID-19

In August 2021, filming began for How I Met Your Father in Los Angeles, but was paused after just three days when Hilary Duff contracted COVID-19.

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April 2022: Settlement reached with Naturalena Brands

In April 2022, Hilary Duff and Naturalena Brands reached a settlement after a lawsuit in which Duff alleged that the company used the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason to end their agreement with her.