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 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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September 28, 1987: Hilary Duff Born

On September 28, 1987, Hilary Erhard Duff was born in Houston, Texas. She is an American actress, singer, author and businesswoman.

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1993: Moved to California

In 1993, Hilary Duff and her sister moved to California with their mother to pursue show business careers, while their father stayed in Houston.

January 31, 2005: Classes at Harvard University

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

2005: Suitability as a teen idol

In 2005, Katie Long from the Centre of Parent/Youth Understanding wrote an analysis of Hilary Duff and her suitability as an idol for young teens, noting she was "someone that adolescent girls can relate to."

2007: Transition to "breakout sex symbol"

In 2007, Hilary Duff's appearance on the cover of Maxim was accompanied by the declaration that she had gone "from the queen of teen to breakout sex symbol."

December 2008: New Album Plans and Stuff by Hilary Duff Discontinued

In December 2008, Hilary Duff announced plans to write another album, which was never developed. Also in 2008, she lost control over Stuff by Hilary Duff, leading to the line's discontinuation.

2008: Ranking on Sexiest Women lists

In 2008, Hilary Duff peaked at No. 8 on the annual FHM list of the 100 Sexiest Women.

2011: Pregnancy Announcement

In 2011, Hilary Duff announced that she was pregnant with her first child.

March 20, 2012: Birth of Son

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

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2014: Vocal about paparazzi photographing children

In 2014, Hilary Duff expressed her anger on Twitter regarding paparazzi taking pictures of her son without her consent and referring to #NoKidsPolicy, a bill supported by Halle Berry and Jennifer Garner.

2016: Costume controversy

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

May 2018: Condemns apartment neighbor

In May 2018, Hilary Duff publicly condemned her New York apartment neighbor for smoking cigarettes and weed all night long.

October 2018: Birth of Daughter

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

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January 2019: Duff invests in "Nudestix"

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

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.

November 2020: Video Views

As of November 2020, the Instagram video of the February 2020 confrontation between Hilary Duff and a photographer who was taking pictures of her children at her son's football game has been viewed more than 2 million times.

March 2021: Birth of Daughter

In March 2021, Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma had a daughter.

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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.