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 an American actress, singer, author, and businesswoman. She has received numerous accolades, including a World Music Award, seven Kids' Choice Awards, four Teen Choice Awards, and two Young Artist Awards, recognizing her contributions to entertainment.

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

2014: Anger expressed over paparazzi photographing children

In 2014, Hilary Duff expressed her anger on Twitter regarding two paparazzi who were taking pictures of her son without her consent and warned that she would not be so nice next time, using the hashtag "#NoKidsPolicy".

2016: Cultural appropriation controversy

In Halloween of 2016, Hilary Duff garnered media attention due to the costumes she and then boyfriend Jason Walsh wore to a party, drawing criticism online for cultural appropriation. Both Duff and Walsh later apologized on social media.

May 2018: Public condemnation of apartment neighbor

In May 2018, Hilary Duff publicly condemned her New York apartment neighbor on Instagram for smoking cigarettes and weed all night long, causing an altercation between her neighbor and her then-boyfriend Matthew Koma.

January 9, 2020: Terri Minsky's departure and halt of Lizzie McGuire revival

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", and the production of the series was halted.

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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, asking him to stop. The incident was documented in an Instagram video post, which has since been viewed over 2 million times.

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 fan expectations.

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June 10, 2021: Younger spin-off cancelled

On June 10, 2021, it was announced that the "Younger" spin-off was no longer in the works.

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August 2021: Filming and COVID-19 contraction during How I Met Your Father

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

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April 2022: Settlement with Naturalena Brands

In April 2022, Hilary Duff and Naturalena Brands reached a settlement after a lawsuit where Duff alleged the company used the COVID-19 pandemic to end their agreement.