History of Hilary Duff in Timeline
Hilary Duff is a multi-talented American entertainer, recognized as an actress, singer-songwriter, businesswoman, and author. She gained prominence through her acting roles, particularly as the title character in the Disney Channel series *Lizzie McGuire*. Duff has also established a successful music career, releasing several albums and singles. Her achievements include a World Music Award, multiple Kids' Choice Awards, Teen Choice Awards, and Young Artist Awards, highlighting her significant impact on popular culture and her appeal to a wide audience.
1993: Move to California
In 1993, Hilary Duff and her sister moved to California with their mother to pursue acting careers, while their father remained in Houston.
1997: Uncredited Role in True Women
In 1997, Hilary Duff had an uncredited role in the Hallmark Entertainment western miniseries True Women, marking one of her earliest acting experiences.
1998: Role in Casper Meets Wendy
In 1998, Hilary Duff landed her first major role as Wendy in Casper Meets Wendy, based on the Harvey Comics characters.
1999: Young Artist Award
In 1999, Hilary Duff appeared in The Soul Collector and received a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie or Pilot (Supporting Young Actress).
January 12, 2001: Lizzie McGuire Premiere
On January 12, 2001, Lizzie McGuire premiered on the Disney Channel, leading to Hilary Duff being labeled as a teen idol.
2001: Relationship with Aaron Carter Confirmed
In 2001, Hilary Duff began a relationship with fellow teen star Aaron Carter. Carter later appeared on an episode of Lizzie McGuire. Their relationship received significant media attention and was described as a love triangle between Duff, Carter, and Lindsay Lohan.
2001: Lizzie McGuire Debut
In 2001, Hilary Duff played Lizzie McGuire in the Disney Channel comedy series Lizzie McGuire, quickly becoming a teen idol.
October 2002: Santa Claus Lane Album Release
In October 2002, Hilary Duff's debut Christmas-themed album, Santa Claus Lane, was released, marking the beginning of her music career.
2002: Film Appearances
In 2002, Hilary Duff appeared in Cadet Kelly, adding to her growing list of film appearances.
2002: Debut Music Album
In 2002, Hilary Duff entered the music industry with her debut Christmas-themed studio album, Santa Claus Lane, released 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: Agent Cody Banks Film Appearance
In March 2003, Hilary Duff featured in the children's action comedy film Agent Cody Banks alongside Frankie Muniz.
August 2003: Metamorphosis Album Release
In August 2003, Hilary Duff released her second studio album, Metamorphosis, which became a major success, reaching the top of the Billboard 200 chart.
December 2003: Cheaper by the Dozen Film Release
In December 2003, Hilary Duff co-starred in the family comedy Cheaper by the Dozen, which remains her highest-grossing film to date.
2003: Success with Metamorphosis
In 2003, Hilary Duff achieved significant musical success with her second album, Metamorphosis, which topped the Billboard 200 chart.
2003: Film Appearances
In 2003, Hilary Duff starred in The Lizzie McGuire Movie and Agent Cody Banks and Cheaper by the Dozen, enhancing her career in mainstream films.
February 14, 2004: Final Lizzie McGuire Episode
On February 14, 2004, Lizzie McGuire aired its final episode, marking the end of Hilary Duff's contract with the series.
March 2004: Stuff by Hilary Duff Launch
In March 2004, Hilary Duff launched her first clothing line, Stuff by Hilary Duff, distributed by various retailers.
July 2004: Relationship with Joel Madden Began
In July 2004, 16-year-old Hilary Duff started dating Good Charlotte singer Joel Madden, who was 25 years old at the time.
2004: Lizzie McGuire Series End & Mainstream Films
In 2004, Hilary Duff continued acting in mainstream films such as A Cinderella Story after ending the Disney series Lizzie McGuire.
2004: Album Release and Continued Success
In 2004, Hilary Duff released her self-titled album, Hilary Duff, continuing her musical success after the achievements of Metamorphosis.
2004: A Cinderella Story and World Music Award
In 2004, Hilary Duff starred in A Cinderella Story, won the Best New Female Artist award at the World Music Awards, and released her self-titled 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 June 2005, Hilary Duff's mother, Susan, announced Duff's relationship with Joel Madden in an interview with Seventeen magazine.
2005: Cheaper by the Dozen 2
In 2005, Hilary Duff continued her role in Cheaper by the Dozen 2, further cementing her presence in family comedy films.
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.
2005: Most Wanted Compilation Album
In 2005, Hilary Duff released the compilation album Most Wanted, which became another commercially successful album for her.
2005: Film, Album, and Razzie Nomination
In 2005, Hilary Duff starred in The Perfect Man, released her compilation album Most Wanted, and received a Razzie nomination for Worst Actress.
August 2006: Volunteer Work in New Orleans
In August 2006, Hilary Duff traveled to an elementary school in New Orleans 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: Break Up with Joel Madden
In November 2006, Hilary Duff and Joel Madden ended their relationship.
July 2007: Start of the Dignity Tour
In July 2007, Hilary Duff began her fourth concert tour, the Dignity Tour, to promote her album 'Dignity'. The tour ran until February 2008.
2007: Began Dating Mike Comrie
In 2007, Hilary Duff began dating Canadian National Hockey League (NHL) player Mike Comrie.
2007: Dignity Album Release
In 2007, Hilary Duff released her album Dignity, adding another work to her discography.
2007: Release of Stranger
In 2007, Hilary Duff released the song 'Stranger', which made it onto the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
2007: End of Stuff by Hilary Duff Distribution
In 2007, distribution of Hilary Duff's clothing line, Stuff by Hilary Duff, ended after being available through Target, Kmart, Zellers, and Edgars Stores since March 2004.
February 2008: End of the Dignity Tour
In February 2008, Hilary Duff concluded the Dignity Tour, which began in July 2007, promoting 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.
December 2008: Announcement of New Album
In December 2008, Hilary Duff announced to MTV that she would begin writing another album. However, the album was never developed. That same year, Duff lost control over the 'Stuff by Hilary Duff' line, leading to its discontinuation.
2008: Independent Film Appearance
In 2008, Hilary Duff expanded her acting portfolio by appearing in the independent film War, Inc., exploring more adult-themed roles.
July 2009: Named 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.
August 2009: Debut of Femme for DKNY Jeans clothing line
In August 2009, Hilary Duff's apparel line, Femme for DKNY Jeans, which she co-designed with DKNY Jeans, debuted in the United States. The line was available for a limited time and was designed for women her age.
2009: Independent Film Appearance
In 2009, Hilary Duff acted in According to Greta, continuing her exploration of adult-themed roles in independent films.
February 2010: Engagement to Mike Comrie Announced
In February 2010, Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie announced their engagement.
August 14, 2010: Marriage to Mike Comrie
On August 14, 2010, Hilary Duff married Mike Comrie 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: Elixir Novel Release
In 2010, Hilary Duff co-authored her first novel, Elixir, which topped The New York Times Best Seller list, marking her entry into the literary world.
October 2011: Release of 'Devoted'
In October 2011, 'Devoted', the sequel to Hilary Duff's book 'Elixir', was released.
2011: Pregnancy Announcement
In 2011, Hilary Duff announced that she was pregnant.
2011: Independent Film Appearance
In 2011, Hilary Duff broadened her acting career with a role in Bloodworth, marking another step in her transition to more mature, independent films.
2011: Devoted Novel Release
In 2011, Hilary Duff co-authored Devoted, the sequel to her novel Elixir, continuing her venture as an author.
January 2012: Resumption of 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, but the plan failed to materialize.
2012: Involvement in Johnson's Baby Cares Campaign
In 2012, Hilary Duff participated in the Johnson's Baby Cares campaign, sending care kits and care cards to new mothers and raising funds for children and low-income families in partnership with Save the Children.
July 2013: Completion of Filming for Flock of Dudes
In July 2013, Hilary Duff completed filming the independent film 'Flock of Dudes', which was released in September 2016.
November 2013: Teamed up with Duracell for Hospital Campaign
In November 2013, Hilary Duff teamed up with Duracell in Canada for a campaign to donate 20,000 batteries to hospitals across Canada. She visited The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto to promote the campaign.
2013: True Novel Release
In 2013, Hilary Duff co-authored True, completing the trilogy of novels that began with Elixir, marking the end of her initial book series.
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.
January 15, 2014: Signing onto Younger
On January 15, 2014, Hilary Duff signed on to co-star in the comedy-drama pilot 'Younger'.
April 2014: Younger Picked Up for Series
In April 2014, the pilot for 'Younger' was picked up for a series, with a 12-episode deal. The show marked Hilary Duff's first starring role in a television series since her appearance on Lizzie McGuire.
May 1, 2014: Attended the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Awards
On May 1, 2014, Hilary Duff attended the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Awards, where she confirmed that she was working with Savan Kotecha and Ed Sheeran.
July 23, 2014: Signed 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' along with its music video, marking her first song to enter the Billboard Hot 100 since 'Stranger' in 2007.
November 2014: Voice work for Dora the Explorer
In November 2014, Hilary Duff provided voice work for a special episode of 'Dora the Explorer' as Jessica the Ice Witch.
2014: Criticism of Paparazzi Photographing Children
In 2014, Hilary Duff expressed her disapproval on Twitter regarding paparazzi taking pictures of her son without her consent and warned them against such behavior in the future, referencing the #NoKidsPolicy bill supported by Halle Berry and Jennifer Garner.
February 2015: Divorce Filing
In February 2015, Hilary Duff filed for divorce from Mike Comrie, citing irreconcilable differences, and requested primary physical and legal joint child custody of their son.
March 31, 2015: Premiere of Younger
On March 31, 2015, 'Younger' premiered, receiving generally positive reviews. Hilary Duff's performance earned her acclaim.
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.
2015: Younger Series Debut
In 2015, Hilary Duff began starring as Kelsey Peters in the TV Land series Younger, which became a significant role in her television career.
2015: Breathe In. Breathe Out. Album Release
In 2015, Hilary Duff released her fifth album, Breathe In. Breathe Out., after signing with RCA Records.
2015: Media Observation on Relationship
In 2015, Paper magazine noted that the media did not consider Hilary Duff's relationship with Joel Madden illegal, despite Duff being underage at the time it began.
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'. It was her final release under RCA Records.
February 2016: Cancellation of Breathe In. Breathe Out. Tour
In February 2016, Hilary Duff announced that she would not be touring in support of the Breathe In. Breathe Out. album.
February 2016: Divorce Finalized
In February 2016, Hilary Duff's divorce from Mike Comrie was finalized.
June 2016: Announcement of New Album with a Darker Tone
In June 2016, Hilary Duff revealed that she was working on a new album, contrasting 'Breathe In. Breathe Out' with a darker and heavier tone.
September 2016: Release of Flock of Dudes
Hilary Duff's movie Flock of Dudes, for which filming completed 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 role in 'Younger'.
March 2017: Break up 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 another nomination for Favorite Cable TV Actress at the People's Choice Awards for her role in 'Younger'.
January 2018: Launch of "Muse x Hilary Duff" Eyewear Line
In January 2018, Hilary Duff launched the "Muse x Hilary Duff" collection, a collaborative eyewear line with GlassesUSA, which became their best-selling premium brand.
February 2018: Announcement of Starring in The Haunting of Sharon Tate
In February 2018, Hilary Duff announced that she would star as Sharon Tate in 'The Haunting of Sharon Tate', also serving as an executive producer.
May 2018: Condemnation of Neighbor
In May 2018, Hilary Duff publicly condemned her New York apartment neighbor via Instagram stories, alleging excessive smoking and hazardous living conditions. The police confirmed an altercation between the neighbor and Duff's boyfriend, Matthew Koma. Other neighbors, including journalist Shelley Ross, corroborated Duff's allegations.
September 2018: Confirmation of Lead 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: Daughter Born
In 2018, Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma had a daughter.
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 and Best Actress Award
In April 2019, 'The Haunting of Sharon Tate' was released and Hilary Duff won the Best Actress award at the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival for her role.
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 got married.
2019: Independent Film Appearance
In 2019, Hilary Duff starred in The Haunting of Sharon Tate, adding to her range of adult-themed roles in independent films.
February 2020: Confrontation with Photographer
In February 2020, Hilary Duff confronted a photographer photographing her children at her son's football game, as documented in an Instagram video. She requested the photographer to stop, but police dismissed her complaint due to the incident occurring in a public park. Duff voiced her frustration and called for legal changes.
October 2020: "Veeda in Action" Donation Campaign Launched
In October 2020, Hilary Duff launched the "Veeda in Action" donation campaign via her feminine care line "Veeda". Partnering with PERIOD, the campaign donated period products to those in need throughout the month of October.
November 2020: Instagram video viewed over 2 million times
As of November 2020, the Instagram video of Hilary Duff confronting a photographer photographing her children at her son's football game had been viewed more than 2 million times.
2021: Daughter Born
In 2021, Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma had a daughter.
2021: Younger Series End
In 2021, Hilary Duff concluded her role as Kelsey Peters in the TV Land series Younger, marking the end of a successful run that garnered her award nominations.
2022: How I Met Your Father Series Debut
In 2022, Hilary Duff produced and starred as Sophie Tompkins in the Hulu sitcom How I Met Your Father, which won an Emmy Award.
2023: How I Met Your Father Series End
In 2023, Hilary Duff concluded her role as Sophie Tompkins in the Hulu sitcom How I Met Your Father, marking the end of the show.
May 2024: Daughter Born
In May 2024, Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma had a daughter.
March 2025: Ranked on Billboard's "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century"
In March 2025, Billboard ranked Hilary Duff at number 73 on its "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list.
2026: First Number-One Album in Australia
In 2026, Hilary Duff achieved her first number-one album in Australia with Luck… Or Something, marking her first chart-topping release in the country in over a decade.
2026: Luck... or Something Album Release
In 2026, Hilary Duff is expected to release her sixth album, Luck... or Something, after transferring to Atlantic Records.
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