Childhood and Education Journey of Hilary Duff in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Hilary Duff. From birth to education, explore key events.

Hilary Duff is a multifaceted American entertainer, recognized as an actress, singer, author, and businesswoman. Her career has earned her several accolades, including a World Music Award, multiple Kids' Choice Awards, Teen Choice Awards, and Young Artist Awards. These awards highlight her success in both acting and music, cementing her status as a prominent figure in pop culture.

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September 28, 1987: Hilary Duff's Birth

On September 28, 1987, Hilary Erhard Duff was born in Houston, Texas, marking the beginning of her life.

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1993: Move to California

In 1993, Hilary Duff, along with her sister and mother, moved to California to pursue acting careers, marking a significant step in their pursuit of show business.

2001: Relationship with Aaron Carter

In 2001, Hilary Duff began a relationship with Aaron Carter. Their relationship garnered media attention due to a reported love triangle with Lindsay Lohan. This relationship lasted for three years with on and off phases, before they ultimately broke up.

2002: Rise of Fame with Lizzie McGuire

In 2002, following the launch of Lizzie McGuire, Hilary Duff experienced a significant amount of fame and media attention due to the show's success.

July 2004: Dating Joel Madden

In July 2004, Hilary Duff, then 16, began dating Joel Madden, who was 25 years old at the time.

January 31, 2005: Enrolling at Harvard Extension School

On January 31, 2005, Hilary Duff began taking classes at Harvard University as part of the Harvard Extension School.

June 2005: Relationship announcement

In June 2005, Hilary Duff's mother, Susan, announced Duff's relationship with Joel Madden in an interview for Seventeen magazine.

2005: Hurricane Katrina Relief

In 2005, Hilary Duff donated $250,000 and over 2.5 million meals to the victims of Hurricane Katrina in the southern US.

2005: Analysis as Idol for Young Teens

In 2005, Katie Long from the Centre of Parent/Youth Understanding analyzed Hilary Duff and her suitability as an idol for young teens, noting she was relatable and not like Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera.

August 2006: New Orleans Elementary School Visit

In August 2006, Hilary Duff visited a New Orleans elementary school and worked with USA Harvest to distribute meals.

November 2006: Breakup with Joel Madden

In November 2006, Hilary Duff and Joel Madden ended their relationship.

2007: Maxim Cover and Transformation

In 2007, Hilary Duff appeared on the cover of Maxim, signaling a transformation "from the queen of teen to breakout sex symbol."

2007: Dating Mike Comrie

In 2007, Hilary Duff started dating Canadian NHL player Mike Comrie.

October 2008: 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, aimed at preventing youth from using anti-LGBT vocabulary.

2008: Placement on Sexiest Women Lists

In 2008, following her Maxim cover, Hilary Duff placed at #23 on Maxim's Hot 100 Women list and peaked at No. 8 on FHM's 100 Sexiest Women list.

July 2009: Youth Ambassador to Bogota

In July 2009, Hilary Duff was named as a youth ambassador to the children of Bogotá, Colombia. She spent five days in the country, distributing backpacks filled with food to children in need.

February 2010: Engagement Announcement

In February 2010, Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie announced their engagement.

August 14, 2010: Marriage to Mike Comrie

On August 14, 2010, Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie got married in Santa Barbara, California.

2011: Pregnancy Announcement

In 2011, Hilary Duff announced her pregnancy with Mike Comrie.

March 20, 2012: Birth of Son

On March 20, 2012, Hilary Duff gave birth to her son with Mike Comrie.

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2012: Johnson's Baby Cares Campaign

In 2012, Hilary Duff was involved in the Johnson's Baby Cares campaign, which included sending care kits and care cards to new mothers across the U.S. and raised funds for children and low-income families in partnership with Save the Children.

November 2013: Duracell Campaign for Kids in Hospitals

In November 2013, Hilary Duff teamed up with Duracell in Canada for a campaign donating 20,000 batteries to hospitals across Canada. She also visited The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto to promote the campaign.

January 10, 2014: Separation Announcement

On January 10, 2014, Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie announced their amicable separation and intention to co-parent their son.

2014: Opposition to Paparazzi Photographing Children

In 2014, Hilary Duff expressed her anger on Twitter regarding paparazzi taking pictures of her son without consent, supporting a "No Kids Policy" to protect celebrities' children.

February 2015: Filing for Divorce

In February 2015, Hilary Duff filed for divorce from Mike Comrie, citing irreconcilable differences and requesting primary physical and legal joint child custody of their son.

August 2015: Dating Jason Walsh

In August 2015, Hilary Duff dated personal sports trainer Jason Walsh.

2015: Media Observation

In 2015, Paper magazine observed that the media chose not to call Hilary Duff's relationship with Joel Madden illegal even though Duff was underage at the time.

February 2016: Divorce Finalized

In February 2016, Hilary Duff's divorce from Mike Comrie was finalized.

November 2016: End of relationship with Jason Walsh

In November 2016, Hilary Duff ended her relationship with Jason Walsh.

2016: Halloween Costume Controversy

In Halloween of 2016, Hilary Duff and Jason Walsh garnered media attention and faced criticism for their Pilgrim and Native American costumes, accused of cultural appropriation, leading to apologies on social media.

January 2017: Public Relationship with Matthew Koma

In January 2017, Hilary Duff and singer-songwriter Matthew Koma went public with their relationship.

October 2017: Rekindling Relationship with Matthew Koma

By October 2017, Hilary Duff's relationship with Matthew Koma had been rekindled after a brief break.

2017: Essay on Hurricane Harvey Damages

In 2017, Hilary Duff published an essay through Marie Claire about the damages that Hurricane Harvey left on her hometown.

May 2018: Public Condemnation of Neighbor

In May 2018, Hilary Duff publicly condemned her New York apartment neighbor on Instagram, alleging excessive smoking and disruptive behavior. Police confirmed an altercation, and other neighbors corroborated Duff's claims.

October 2018: Birth of Daughter

In October 2018, Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma's first daughter was born.

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2018: Hanalei Floods Relief Efforts

In 2018, Hilary Duff raised relief efforts for the 2018 Hanalei floods via sales of her "Muse x Hilary Duff Collection".

January 2019: Investment in Nudestix

In January 2019, Hilary Duff, along with comedian Chelsea Handler, invested in the cosmetics line Nudestix.

May 2019: Engagement to Matthew Koma

In May 2019, Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma became engaged.

August 2019: Lizzie McGuire Revival Announcement

In August 2019, at the D23 Expo, Hilary Duff announced she would reprise her role in a revival of "Lizzie McGuire" on Disney+.

September 2019: Launch of "Daydreamer" make-up kit

In September 2019, as a result of her investment, Hilary Duff launched her own make-up kit named "Daydreamer".

November 2019: Co-ownership of Naturalena Brands

In November 2019, Hilary Duff was announced as the new co-owner and chief brand officer of Naturalena Brands' line of products, including Happy Little Camper and Veeda.

December 21, 2019: Marriage to Matthew Koma

On December 21, 2019, Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma were married.

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 requested the photographer to stop, but the police dismissed her complaint as the incident occurred in a public park. Duff voiced her dissatisfaction and advocated for a change in the law.

May 2020: Potential Younger Spinoff Series

In May 2020, it was reported that Hilary Duff would star in a spinoff series of Younger, reprising her role as Kelsey Peters, with Darren Star attached to the project.

October 2020: "Veeda in Action" Donation Campaign Launch

In October 2020, Hilary Duff launched the "Veeda in Action" donation campaign through her feminine care line, "Veeda," partnering with PERIOD to donate period products to those in need.

November 2020: Instagram video views

As of November 2020, the Instagram video of Hilary Duff confronting a photographer taking photos of her kids, had been viewed over 2 million times.

March 2021: Birth of Daughter

In March 2021, Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma's second daughter was born.

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April 2022: Settlement with Naturalena Brands

Hilary Duff and Naturalena Brands reached a settlement in April 2022 following a lawsuit where Duff alleged that the company used the COVID-19 pandemic as a reason to end their agreement.