History of Hilary Duff in Timeline
Hilary Duff is an American actress and singer, also recognized as an author and businesswoman. She achieved significant recognition early in her career, receiving accolades such as a World Music Award, seven Kids' Choice Awards, four Teen Choice Awards, and two Young Artist Awards, marking her impact in entertainment and popular culture.
1993: Move to California
In 1993, the Duff sisters and their mother moved to California to pursue show business opportunities.
1997: Uncredited part in True Women
In 1997, Hilary Duff played an uncredited part in the Hallmark Entertainment western miniseries 'True Women'.
1998: Role in Casper Meets Wendy
In 1998, Hilary Duff landed her first major role as Wendy in 'Casper Meets Wendy'.
1999: Young Artist Award for The Soul Collector
In 1999, Hilary Duff received a Young Artist Award for her role in the television film 'The Soul Collector'.
January 12, 2001: Premiere of Lizzie McGuire
On January 12, 2001, the Disney Channel series 'Lizzie McGuire', starring Hilary Duff, premiered and received successful ratings.
2001: Lizzie McGuire Premieres
In 2001, Hilary Duff played Lizzie McGuire in the Disney Channel comedy series 'Lizzie McGuire'.
2001: Relationship with Aaron Carter
In 2001, Hilary Duff's relationship with fellow teen star Aaron Carter was confirmed. He later guest-starred in an episode of Lizzie McGuire with her. The relationship garnered media attention due to reports of a love triangle involving Lindsay Lohan. Duff and Carter had an on-again-off-again relationship for three years before ultimately ending it.
October 2002: Release of Santa Claus Lane
In October 2002, Hilary Duff's debut Christmas themed album, 'Santa Claus Lane', was released.
2002: Cadet Kelly Film
In 2002, Hilary Duff appeared in the mainstream film 'Cadet Kelly'.
2002: Entry into the Music Industry
In 2002, Hilary Duff entered the music industry with the release of her debut studio album, 'Santa Claus Lane', through Walt Disney Records.
2002: Starring in Cadet Kelly
In 2002, Hilary Duff starred in the Disney Channel television film 'Cadet Kelly', which became the network's most watched program at the time.
March 2003: Appearance in Agent Cody Banks
In March 2003, Hilary Duff starred in the children's action comedy film 'Agent Cody Banks'.
August 2003: Release of Metamorphosis
In August 2003, Hilary Duff released her second studio album, 'Metamorphosis', which reached the top of the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.
December 2003: Co-starring in Cheaper by the Dozen
In December 2003, Hilary Duff co-starred in the family comedy 'Cheaper by the Dozen'.
2003: Success with Metamorphosis Album
In 2003, Hilary Duff achieved greater success with her second album, 'Metamorphosis', which topped the Billboard 200 chart and earned a 4x Platinum certification.
2003: Appearances in Agent Cody Banks, The Lizzie McGuire Movie, and Cheaper by the Dozen
In 2003, Hilary Duff appeared in the films 'Agent Cody Banks', 'The Lizzie McGuire Movie', and 'Cheaper by the Dozen'.
February 14, 2004: Final episode of Lizzie McGuire
On February 14, 2004, 'Lizzie McGuire' aired its final episode after Hilary Duff fulfilled her 65-episode contract.
March 2004: Launch of Stuff by Hilary Duff clothing line
In March 2004, Hilary Duff launched her first clothing line, 'Stuff by Hilary Duff', distributed by Target Corporation.
July 2004: Relationship with Joel Madden
In July 2004, 16-year-old Hilary Duff began dating Good Charlotte singer Joel Madden, who was 25 years old.
2004: A Cinderella Story Film
In 2004, Hilary Duff appeared in the film 'A Cinderella Story'.
2004: Release of Hilary Duff Album
In 2004, Hilary Duff released her self-titled third album, 'Hilary Duff', which achieved significant commercial success.
2004: Starring in A Cinderella Story and Release of Hilary Duff album
In 2004, Hilary Duff starred in 'A Cinderella Story', won the World Music Award for Best New Female Artist and released her self-titled third studio album.
January 31, 2005: Started Classes at Harvard University
On January 31, 2005, Hilary Duff began taking classes at Harvard University as part of the Harvard Extension School.
June 2005: Relationship Announced in Seventeen Magazine
In June 2005, Hilary Duff's mother, Susan, announced her relationship with Joel Madden in an interview for Seventeen magazine.
2005: Cheaper by the Dozen 2 Film
In 2005, Hilary Duff appeared in the film 'Cheaper by the Dozen 2'.
2005: Donations to Hurricane Katrina Victims
In 2005, Hilary Duff donated $250,000 and over 2.5 million meals to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
2005: Release of Most Wanted Compilation Album
In 2005, Hilary Duff released the compilation album 'Most Wanted', achieving significant commercial success.
2005: Starring in The Perfect Man and Release of Most Wanted
In 2005, Hilary Duff starred in the film 'The Perfect Man' and released her first compilation album, 'Most Wanted', which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
August 2006: Worked with USA Harvest to Distribute Meals
In August 2006, Hilary Duff traveled to a New Orleans elementary school and worked with USA Harvest to distribute meals.
September 2006: Release of "With Love... Hilary Duff" perfume
In September 2006, Hilary Duff released her first perfume, "With Love... Hilary Duff", distributed by Elizabeth Arden. Initially sold in Macy's, it expanded to Europe, Japan, and Canada, becoming a top-selling fragrance in department stores that year.
November 2006: Breakup with Joel Madden
In November 2006, Hilary Duff and Joel Madden broke up.
July 2007: Start of the Dignity Tour
In July 2007, Hilary Duff embarked on her fourth concert tour, the Dignity Tour, to promote her album Dignity.
2007: Began Dating Mike Comrie
In 2007, Hilary Duff began dating Canadian National Hockey League (NHL) player Mike Comrie.
2007: Release of Dignity Album
In 2007, Hilary Duff released her album 'Dignity', achieving commercial success.
2007: Hilary Duff Single Release
In 2007, Hilary Duff's song 'Stranger' released. This marked her first song to be on the Billboard Hot 100 since 'Chasing the Sun' in 2014.
2007: End of distribution of Stuff by Hilary Duff clothing line
In 2007, the distribution of the clothing line 'Stuff by Hilary Duff', launched by Hilary Duff, ended.
February 2008: End of the Dignity Tour
In February 2008, Hilary Duff concluded the Dignity Tour, her fourth concert tour, which began in July 2007, to promote her album Dignity.
October 2008: Public Service Announcement for The 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 to prevent youth from using anti-LGBT vocabulary, such as the phrase "That's So Gay."
December 2008: Announcement of upcoming album
In December 2008, Hilary Duff announced to MTV that she would begin writing another album, however, it was never developed.
2008: Appearance in War, Inc.
In 2008, Hilary Duff appeared in the independent film 'War, Inc.' playing a wider range of adult-themed roles.
July 2009: Named 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.
August 2009: Debut of Femme for DKNY Jeans apparel line
In August 2009, Hilary Duff's collaborative apparel line with DKNY Jeans, titled Femme for DKNY Jeans, debuted in the United States for a limited time, aiming to design clothing for women her age.
2009: Appearance in According to Greta
In 2009, Hilary Duff appeared in the independent film 'According to Greta' playing a wider range of adult-themed roles.
February 2010: Engagement to Mike Comrie
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 married in Santa Barbara, California.
October 2010: Publication of Elixir
In October 2010, Hilary Duff's young adult novel, Elixir, co-written with Elise Allen, was published and became a New York Times best-seller.
2010: Co-authorship of Elixir
In 2010, Hilary Duff co-authored the novel 'Elixir', which topped The New York Times Best Seller list.
October 2011: Release of Devoted
In October 2011, Devoted, the sequel to Hilary Duff's novel Elixir, was released.
2011: Pregnancy Announcement
In 2011, Hilary Duff announced her pregnancy.
2011: Appearance in Bloodworth
In 2011, Hilary Duff appeared in the independent film 'Bloodworth' playing a wider range of adult-themed roles.
2011: Co-authorship of Devoted
In 2011, Hilary Duff co-authored the sequel to Elixir, named 'Devoted'.
January 2012: Confirmation of new music work
In January 2012, Hilary Duff confirmed that she had begun working on music again.
March 20, 2012: Birth of Son
On March 20, 2012, Hilary Duff gave birth to her son.
August 2012: Signing a deal with 20th Century Fox
In August 2012, Hilary Duff signed a deal with 20th Century Fox to develop and produce a sitcom in which she would star, however, this plan failed to develop.
2012: Involved in Johnson's Baby Cares Campaign
In 2012, Hilary Duff was involved in the Johnson's Baby Cares campaign, which included activities such as sending care kits and care cards to new mothers across the U.S. as a motivation. It also raised funds for children and low-income families in partnership with Save the Children.
July 2013: Filming of Flock of Dudes
By July 2013, Hilary Duff had finished filming the independent film Flock of Dudes.
November 2013: Teamed up with Duracell for Hospital Campaign in Canada
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. She visited The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto to promote the campaign.
2013: Co-authorship of True
In 2013, Hilary Duff co-authored 'True', the sequel to Devoted.
January 10, 2014: Separation from Mike Comrie
On January 10, 2014, Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie announced that they had amicably separated and would continue to co-parent their son.
January 15, 2014: Casting in Younger
On January 15, 2014, Hilary Duff signed on to co-star in the comedy-drama pilot Younger, marking her first starring television role since Lizzie McGuire.
April 2014: Younger picked up for a series
In April 2014, Younger, in which Hilary Duff co-stars, was picked up for a series with a 12-episode deal.
May 1, 2014: iHeartRadio Music Awards attendance
On May 1, 2014, Hilary Duff attended the iHeartRadio Music Awards, confirming she was working with Savan Kotecha and Ed Sheeran.
July 23, 2014: Signing with RCA Records
On July 23, 2014, it was revealed that Hilary Duff had signed with RCA Records.
July 29, 2014: Release of Chasing the Sun
On July 29, 2014, Hilary Duff released the single "Chasing the Sun" and its music video, marking her first song on the Billboard Hot 100 since "Stranger" in 2007.
November 2014: Voice work for Dora the Explorer episode
In November 2014, Hilary Duff provided voice work for a Dora the Explorer episode as Jessica the Ice Witch.
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 and referenced the #NoKidsPolicy bill supported by Halle Berry and Jennifer Garner, which prohibits paparazzi from taking pictures of celebrities' children.
February 2015: Filed for Divorce from Mike Comrie
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.
March 31, 2015: Premiere of Younger
On March 31, 2015, Younger, starring Hilary Duff, premiered and received generally positive reviews.
April 6, 2015: Release of Sparks
On April 6, 2015, Hilary Duff released the single "Sparks" from her fifth studio album Breathe In. Breathe Out.
June 12, 2015: Release of Breathe In. Breathe Out.
On June 12, 2015, Hilary Duff released her fifth studio album, Breathe In. Breathe Out., which debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200.
2015: Release of Breathe In. Breathe Out.
In 2015, Hilary Duff released her fifth album, 'Breathe In. Breathe Out.' after signing with RCA Records.
2015: Start of Younger TV Series
In 2015, Hilary Duff starred as Kelsey Peters in TV Land's 'Younger'.
2015: Media Observation on Relationship
In 2015, Paper magazine observed that the media chose not to call the relationship between Hilary Duff and Joel Madden illegal, even though Duff was underage at the time.
January 2016: Release of Little Lies cover
In January 2016, Hilary Duff's cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Little Lies" was released, coinciding with the second season of Younger.
February 2016: Cancellation of tour
In February 2016, Hilary Duff announced that she would not be touring in support of her album Breathe In. Breathe Out., after having planned to tour in early 2016.
February 2016: Divorce Finalized
In February 2016, Hilary Duff's divorce from Mike Comrie was finalized.
June 2016: New album announcement
In June 2016, Hilary Duff revealed that she was working on a new album with a darker and heavier tone than Breathe In. Breathe Out.
September 2016: Release of Flock of Dudes
Flock of Dudes, filmed in July 2013, was released in September 2016.
2016: People's Choice Awards Nomination
In 2016, Hilary Duff received a nomination for Favorite Cable TV Actress at the People's Choice Awards for her performance in Younger.
March 2017: Breakup with Matthew Koma
In March 2017, Hilary Duff and singer-songwriter Matthew Koma broke up after dating for a few months.
2017: Published Essay About Hurricane Harvey
In 2017, Hilary Duff published an essay through Marie Claire about the damages that Hurricane Harvey left on her hometown.
2017: People's Choice Awards Nomination
In 2017, Hilary Duff received a nomination for Favorite Cable TV Actress at the People's Choice Awards for her performance in Younger.
January 2018: Launch of eyewear line
In January 2018, Hilary Duff returned to fashion design, launching the "Muse x Hilary Duff" eyewear line with GlassesUSA.
February 2018: Announcement of The Haunting of Sharon Tate
In February 2018, Hilary Duff announced that she would star as the title character and serve as an executive producer in the independent film The Haunting of Sharon Tate.
May 2018: Public Condemnation of Neighbor
In May 2018, Hilary Duff publicly condemned her New York apartment neighbor on Instagram, claiming he smoked cigarettes and weed all night, causing her apartment to reek. Her representative stated that Duff and her son were subjected to excessive secondhand smoke, late-night noise, garbage, and an overall hazardous living environment. Other neighbors corroborated Duff's allegations.
September 2018: Announcement of role in Meet Your Tooth Fairy
In September 2018, it was confirmed that Hilary Duff would voice the lead character in the animated film Meet Your Tooth Fairy.
2018: Birth of Daughter
Hilary Duff gave birth to one of her three daughters in 2018.
2018: Raised Relief Efforts for Hanalei Floods
In 2018, Hilary Duff raised relief efforts for the 2018 Hanalei floods via sales of her "Muse x Hilary Duff Collection".
April 2019: Release of The Haunting of Sharon Tate
In April 2019, The Haunting of Sharon Tate, starring Hilary Duff, was released. She later won the Best Actress award at the 2019 Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival for her work in the movie.
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.
2019: Appearance in The Haunting of Sharon Tate
In 2019, Hilary Duff appeared in the independent film 'The Haunting of Sharon Tate' playing a wider range of adult-themed roles.
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 asked him to stop taking pictures of the children. She later clarified that the police dismissed her complaint because it happened in a public park, and she voiced her dissatisfaction and demanded the law be changed.
October 2020: Launched "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: Video Views
As of November 2020, the Instagram video of Hilary Duff confronting a photographer photographing her children had been viewed more than 2 million times.
2021: Birth of Daughter
Hilary Duff gave birth to one of her three daughters in 2021.
2021: End of Younger TV Series
In 2021, Hilary Duff's role as Kelsey Peters concluded after starring in TV Land's 'Younger' since 2015.
2022: Start of How I Met Your Father TV Series
In 2022, Hilary Duff produced and starred as Sophie Tompkins in the Hulu sitcom 'How I Met Your Father'.
2023: End of How I Met Your Father TV Series
In 2023, Hilary Duff's role as Sophie Tompkins concluded after starring in the Hulu sitcom 'How I Met Your Father' since 2022.
May 2024: Birth of Daughter
Hilary Duff gave birth to one of her three daughters in May 2024.
March 2025: Ranked on Billboard's "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list
In March 2025, Billboard ranked Hilary Duff at number 73 on its "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list. She has received seven Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, four Teen Choice Awards, and two Young Artist Awards, along with nominations for two People's Choice Awards and an MTV Video Music Award.
2026: Scheduled release of Luck... or Something album
In 2026, Hilary Duff is expected to release her sixth album, 'Luck... or Something' after transferring to Atlantic Records.
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