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 an American actress, singer-songwriter, businesswoman, and author recognized for her contributions to entertainment. She has received a World Music Award, seven Kids' Choice Awards, four Teen Choice Awards, and two Young Artist Awards, highlighting her success in both acting and music industries. Duff is a notable figure in pop culture, appealing to a young audience through her work in film, television, and music. Her multifaceted career reflects versatility and entrepreneurial spirit beyond her initial roles as an actress.

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September 28, 1987: Hilary Duff's Birth

On September 28, 1987, Hilary Erhard Duff was born in Houston, Texas, to Robert Erhard Duff and Susan Colleen Duff.

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1993: Move to California

In 1993, Hilary Duff, her sister Haylie, and their mother moved to California to pursue acting careers, while their father remained in Houston.

2001: Relationship with Aaron Carter

In 2001, Hilary Duff began a relationship with fellow teen star Aaron Carter. He later guest-starred in an episode of Lizzie McGuire with her. Their relationship garnered media attention, including reports of a love triangle between Duff, Carter, and actress Lindsay Lohan.

July 2004: Dating Joel Madden

In July 2004, 16-year-old Hilary Duff began dating Good Charlotte singer Joel Madden, who was 25 years old.

January 31, 2005: Enrollment 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 Announced

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

2005: Donation to Hurricane Katrina Victims

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

August 2006: Work with USA Harvest

In August 2006, Hilary Duff traveled to a New Orleans elementary school and worked with USA Harvest to distribute meals to victims of Hurricane Katrina.

November 2006: Breakup with Joel Madden

In November 2006, Hilary Duff and Joel Madden broke up.

2007: Relationship with Mike Comrie

In 2007, Hilary Duff began dating Canadian National Hockey League (NHL) player Mike Comrie.

October 2008: Public Service Announcement

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, such as the phrase "That's So Gay."

July 2009: 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.

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 were married in Santa Barbara, California.

2011: Pregnancy Announcement

In 2011, Hilary Duff announced her pregnancy.

March 20, 2012: Birth of Son

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

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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. as motivation. It also raised funds for children and low-income families in partnership with Save the Children.

November 2013: Partnership with Duracell

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. Duff visited The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario, to promote the campaign and discussed it on the radio show Breakfast Television Toronto and in magazine interviews.

January 10, 2014: Separation Announcement

On January 10, 2014, Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie announced that they had amicably separated and would continue to co-parent their son.

2014: Anger Expressed on Twitter Regarding Paparazzi

In 2014, Hilary Duff expressed her anger on Twitter regarding two paparazzi who were taking pictures of her son without her consent. She issued a stern warning, referencing the #NoKidsPolicy bill pushed by actresses Halle Berry and Jennifer Garner, which prohibits paparazzi from taking pictures of 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.

2015: Media Observation on Underage Relationship

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.

March 2017: Breakup with Matthew Koma

In March 2017, Hilary Duff and singer-songwriter Matthew Koma initially dated for a few months before breaking up.

2017: Essay about Hurricane Harvey

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, claiming he smoked cigarettes and weed all night, causing her apartment to reek. The police confirmed an altercation between the neighbor and Duff's boyfriend, Matthew Koma. Duff's representative stated that Hilary and her son were subjected to secondhand smoke, late-night noise, garbage, and an overall hazardous living environment. Other neighbors corroborated Duff's allegations.

2018: Birth of Daughter

In 2018, Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma had a daughter.

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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".

May 2019: Engagement to Matthew Koma

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

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 uploaded an Instagram video documenting her confrontation with a photographer who was photographing her children at her son's football game. She requested the photographer to stop taking pictures of the children. She later expressed frustration that the police dismissed her complaint because the incident occurred in a public park.

October 2020: "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.

November 2020: Instagram Video Views

As of November 2020, the Instagram video documenting Hilary Duff's confrontation with a photographer for taking pictures of her children at a football game had been viewed more than 2 million times.