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Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff is an American actress, singer, author, and businesswoman. She has received numerous accolades, including a World Music Award, seven Kids' Choice Awards, four Teen Choice Awards, and two Young Artist Awards, recognizing her contributions to entertainment.

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, and their mother moved to California to pursue acting careers, while her father stayed in Houston.

1997: True Women Miniseries

In 1997, Hilary Duff played an uncredited part in the Hallmark Entertainment western miniseries True Women.

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1998: Casper Meets Wendy and Playing by Heart

In 1998, Hilary Duff landed her first major role as Wendy in Casper Meets Wendy and appeared as an uncredited extra in Playing by Heart.

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1999: The Soul Collector

In 1999, Hilary Duff appeared in the television film The Soul Collector as Ellie.

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March 2000: Chicago Hope Appearance

In March 2000, Hilary Duff appeared as a sick child in the CBS medical drama series Chicago Hope.

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January 12, 2001: Lizzie McGuire Premiered

On January 12, 2001, Lizzie McGuire premiered on the Disney Channel and became a ratings hit.

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2001: Starring in Lizzie McGuire

In 2001, Hilary Duff began her acting career in the Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire, quickly achieving teen idol status.

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2001: Relationship with Aaron Carter

In 2001, Hilary Duff started a relationship with Aaron Carter. Their relationship garnered media attention due to a love triangle involving Lindsay Lohan. Carter also guest starred in an episode of Lizzie McGuire with Duff.

October 2002: Santa Claus Lane Album Release

In October 2002, Hilary Duff's debut Christmas themed album Santa Claus Lane was released.

2002: Appeared in Cadet Kelly

In 2002, Hilary Duff appeared in Cadet Kelly.

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2002: Debut Album Santa Claus Lane Released

In 2002, Hilary Duff entered the music scene with her debut studio album, the Christmas-themed Santa Claus Lane, released through Walt Disney Records.

2002: Success of Lizzie McGuire series

In 2002, following the launch of "Lizzie McGuire", Hilary Duff received a significant amount of fame and media attention. The series proved to be a major hit for the network, and led to a string of merchandising that included Lizzie McGuire dolls, video games, plush figures, and McDonald's Happy Meal Toys.

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March 2003: Agent Cody Banks Film Appearance

In March 2003, Hilary Duff featured in the children's action comedy film Agent Cody Banks.

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August 2003: Metamorphosis Album Release

In August 2003, Hilary Duff released her second studio album, Metamorphosis.

December 2003: Co-starred in Cheaper by the Dozen

In December 2003, Hilary Duff co-starred in the family comedy Cheaper by the Dozen.

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2003: Revival of Hollywood Records following Metamorphosis release

Hilary Duff was credited with the revival of Hollywood Records following the release of her album "Metamorphosis" in 2003. The album gave Hollywood Records a needed shot in the arm after a decline in CD sales during the previous two years had forced the label to reduce costs and alter its operation.

2003: Starred in The Lizzie McGuire Movie, Agent Cody Banks and Cheaper by the Dozen

In 2003, Hilary Duff starred in The Lizzie McGuire Movie, Agent Cody Banks and Cheaper by the Dozen.

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2003: Metamorphosis Album Released

In 2003, Hilary Duff's second album, Metamorphosis, was released and topped the Billboard 200 chart.

2003: "Come Clean" used as theme song for Laguna Beach

In 2003, Hilary Duff's song "Come Clean" was used as the theme song to the MTV reality series "Laguna Beach", which is in turn credited with helping promote the song in the United States.

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2003: Duff's public image tied to Lizzie McGuire

In 2003, Richard Huff of the "New York Daily News" stated that Hilary Duff's public image is "tied" to Lizzie McGuire.

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February 14, 2004: Final Lizzie McGuire Episode

On February 14, 2004, the final episode of Lizzie McGuire aired.

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March 2004: Stuff by Hilary Duff Distribution

In March 2004, Hilary Duff's clothing line, Stuff by Hilary Duff, was distributed by various retailers.

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 at the time.

2004: Appeared in A Cinderella Story

In 2004, Hilary Duff appeared in A Cinderella Story.

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2004: Hilary Duff Album Released

In 2004, Hilary Duff released her self-titled third album, which achieved commercial success.

2004: A Cinderella Story Release, World Music Award, Hilary Duff Album Release and Stuff by Hilary Duff Clothing Line Launch

In 2004, Hilary Duff starred in A Cinderella Story, won a World Music Award, released her self-titled album, and launched her clothing line, Stuff by Hilary Duff.

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2004: Most Wanted Tour Sold Out

In 2004, Multiple dates on Hilary Duff's "Most Wanted Tour" to promote her album "Hilary Duff" sold out in minutes.

January 31, 2005: Harvard Extension School Classes

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 her relationship with Joel Madden in an interview for Seventeen magazine. Madden collaborated with Duff on her compilation album, Most Wanted.

2005: Appeared in Cheaper by the Dozen 2

In 2005, Hilary Duff appeared in Cheaper by the Dozen 2.

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2005: Hurricane Katrina Donations

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

2005: Most Wanted Album Released

In 2005, Hilary Duff released compilation album Most Wanted which was certified platinum and gold.

2005: The Perfect Man and Most Wanted Album Release

In 2005, Hilary Duff starred in The Perfect Man and released her first compilation album, Most Wanted.

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2005: Suitability as an Idol for Young Teens

In 2005, Katie Long from the Centre of Parent/Youth Understanding wrote an analysis of Duff and her suitability as an idol for young teens. Duff, she wrote, "is not like Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera... yet" but remains "someone that adolescent girls can relate to."

2005: Sound transfer towards a more pop and dance friendly sound.

In 2005, the new material featured on Hilary Duff's "Most Wanted" compilation album began to see Duff transfer towards a more pop and dance friendly sound.

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 Hurricane Katrina victims.

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 at 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.

2007: Dating Mike Comrie

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

2007: Dignity Album Released

In 2007, Hilary Duff released her album Dignity, which achieved significant commercial success.

2007: Release of Dignity

In 2007, Hilary Duff released her fourth studio album "Dignity", which was heavily influenced by Europop, hip hop, and rock 'n roll. Duff co-wrote all but one of the songs on the album, which dealt with topics including her stalker, her breakup with Joel Madden, and her parents' divorce.

2007: End of Stuff by Hilary Duff Distribution

In 2007, distribution of Hilary Duff's clothing line, Stuff by Hilary Duff, ended.

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 to prevent youth from using anti-LGBT vocabulary.

2008: Appeared in War, Inc.

In 2008, Hilary Duff appeared in War, Inc.

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2008: Placed at #8 on the annual FHM list of the 100 Sexiest Women

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

July 2009: Youth Ambassador to Bogota

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

August 2009: Collaboration with DKNY Jeans for "Femme for DKNY Jeans" apparel line

In August 2009, Hilary Duff collaborated with DKNY Jeans to co-design an apparel line called "Femme for DKNY Jeans", targeting women her age. The clothing line was available for a limited time in the United States.

2009: Appeared in According to Greta

In 2009, Hilary Duff appeared in According to Greta.

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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 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 Released

In 2010, Hilary Duff co-authored her first 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 with Mike Comrie.

2011: Appeared in Bloodworth

In 2011, Hilary Duff appeared in Bloodworth.

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2011: Devoted Novel Released

In 2011, Hilary Duff co-authored her second novel, Devoted, which was the sequel to Elixir.

January 2012: Confirmation of return to music

In January 2012, Hilary Duff confirmed that she had begun working on new music.

March 20, 2012: Birth of Son

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

August 2012: Deal with 20th Century Fox for sitcom development

In August 2012, Hilary Duff signed a deal with 20th Century Fox to develop and produce a sitcom in which she would star.

2012: Johnson's Baby Cares Campaign

In 2012, Hilary Duff participated in the Johnson's Baby Cares campaign, which sent care kits and care cards to new mothers and raised funds for children and low-income families in partnership with Save the Children.

July 2013: Filming completion of "Flock of Dudes"

By July 2013, Hilary Duff had finished filming the independent film "Flock of Dudes".

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November 2013: Duracell Campaign for Kids in Hospitals

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

2013: True Novel Released

In 2013, Hilary Duff co-authored her third novel, True, which was the sequel to Devoted.

January 10, 2014: Separation Announcement

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

January 15, 2014: Joining "Younger" as co-star

On January 15, 2014, Hilary Duff signed on to co-star in the comedy-drama pilot "Younger", marking her first starring role in a television series since "Lizzie McGuire".

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April 2014: "Younger" pilot picked up for series

In April 2014, the pilot for "Younger", in which Hilary Duff co-stars, was picked up for a series with a 12-episode deal.

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May 1, 2014: Attended iHeartRadio Music Awards and confirmed working with Ed Sheeran and Savan Kotecha

On May 1, 2014, Hilary Duff attended the iHeartRadio Music Awards and confirmed that she was working with songwriter Savan Kotecha and English singer Ed Sheeran.

July 23, 2014: Signing with RCA Records

On July 23, 2014, Hilary Duff 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 to enter the Billboard Hot 100 since 2007's Stranger.

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November 2014: Voice work for Dora the Explorer

In November 2014, Hilary Duff provided voice work for a special Dora the Explorer episode as Jessica the Ice Witch.

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2014: Over fifteen million albums sold by 2014

By 2014, Hilary Duff had sold over fifteen million albums.

2014: Releases featured more folk influenced indie pop sound

Hilary Duff's 2014 releases featured a more folk influenced, "earthy" indie pop sound, compared to her previous releases. The album's lead single was planned to be "All About You" (2014) and, among other instruments, it featured a banjo and an acoustic sound.

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2014: Anger expressed over paparazzi photographing children

In 2014, Hilary Duff expressed her anger on Twitter regarding two paparazzi who were taking pictures of her son without her consent and warned that she would not be so nice next time, using the hashtag "#NoKidsPolicy".

February 2015: Divorce Filing

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

March 31, 2015: Premiere of "Younger"

On March 31, 2015, "Younger", starring Hilary Duff, premiered on TV Land, receiving positive reviews.

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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..

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June 12, 2015: Release of Breathe In. Breathe Out.

On June 12, 2015, Hilary Duff's fifth studio album Breathe In. Breathe Out. was released.

August 2015: Dating Jason Walsh

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

2015: Breathe In. Breathe Out. Album Released

In 2015, Hilary Duff released her fifth album, Breathe In. Breathe Out., after signing with RCA Records.

2015: Starred in Younger

In 2015, Hilary Duff starred as Kelsey Peters in TV Land's Younger.

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2015: Media Observation

In 2015, Paper magazine observed that the media did not call Hilary Duff and Joel Madden's relationship 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".

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February 2016: Cancellation of tour in support of Breathe In. Breathe Out.

In February 2016, Hilary Duff announced that she would not be touring in support of her album Breathe In. Breathe Out.

February 2016: Divorce Finalized

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

June 2016: Announcement of new album with darker tone

In June 2016, Hilary Duff revealed that she was working on a new album with a "darker and heavier tone" compared to Breathe In. Breathe Out.

September 2016: Release of "Flock of Dudes"

The independent film "Flock of Dudes", filmed in July 2013, was released in September 2016.

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November 2016: End of Relationship with Jason Walsh

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

2016: People's Choice Awards nomination for "Younger"

In 2016, Hilary Duff earned a nomination for Favorite Cable TV Actress at the People's Choice Awards for her performance in "Younger".

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2016: Cultural appropriation controversy

In Halloween of 2016, Hilary Duff garnered media attention due to the costumes she and then boyfriend Jason Walsh wore to a party, drawing criticism online for cultural appropriation. Both Duff and Walsh later apologized 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: Relationship with Koma Rekindled

By October 2017, Hilary Duff's relationship with Matthew Koma had been rekindled after a break where she briefly dated businessman Ely Sandvik.

2017: People's Choice Awards nomination for "Younger"

In 2017, Hilary Duff earned another nomination for Favorite Cable TV Actress at the People's Choice Awards for her performance in "Younger".

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2017: Marie Claire Essay

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

January 2018: Launch of "Muse x Hilary Duff" eyewear line

In January 2018, Hilary Duff returned to fashion designing and launched a collaborative eyewear line with GlassesUSA called the "Muse x Hilary Duff" collection.

May 2018: Public condemnation of apartment neighbor

In May 2018, Hilary Duff publicly condemned her New York apartment neighbor on Instagram for smoking cigarettes and weed all night long, causing an altercation between her neighbor and her then-boyfriend Matthew Koma.

September 2018: Confirmed voice 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".

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October 2018: Birth of Daughter

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

2018: Hanalei Floods Relief Efforts

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

January 2019: Investment in Nudestix Cosmetics

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

April 2019: Release of "The Haunting of Sharon Tate" and Best Actress Award

In April 2019, "The Haunting of Sharon Tate", starring Hilary Duff, was released. At the 2019 Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival, Duff won the Best Actress award for her portrayal of Sharon Tate.

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

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September 2019: Launch of Daydreamer make-up kit

In September 2019, Hilary Duff launched her own make-up kit named "Daydreamer", after investing in Nudestix.

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: "Happy Little Camper" and "Veeda".

December 21, 2019: Marriage to Matthew Koma

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

2019: Appeared in The Haunting of Sharon Tate

In 2019, Hilary Duff appeared in The Haunting of Sharon Tate.

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January 9, 2020: Terri Minsky's departure and halt of Lizzie McGuire revival

On January 9, 2020, following the filming of two episodes, it was reported that Terri Minsky departed as showrunner of the "Lizzie McGuire" revival due to "creative differences", and the production of the series was halted.

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February 2020: Confrontation with Photographer

In February 2020, Hilary Duff confronted a photographer taking pictures of her children at her son's football game, asking him to stop. The incident was documented in an Instagram video post, which has since been viewed over 2 million times.

February 2020: Release of "Never Let You Go" cover

In February 2020, music producer RAC released the single "Never Let You Go", a cover of the hit from the band Third Eye Blind, which featured both Hilary Duff and her husband Matthew Koma on vocals.

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May 2020: Report of Younger spin-off starring Duff

In May 2020, it was reported that Hilary Duff would be starring in a spin-off series of "Younger", reprising her role as Kelsey Peters.

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August 2020: Duff's optimism about the Lizzie McGuire revival

In August 2020, Hilary Duff affirmed that she was "optimistic that [the Lizzie McGuire revival] will happen" and that she would continue filming the revival series following the completion of filming Younger's final season.

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October 2020: "Veeda in Action" Donation Campaign Launch

In October 2020, Hilary Duff launched the "Veeda in Action" donation campaign via her feminine care line "Veeda". Partnering with PERIOD, the campaign ran throughout October 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 had been viewed more than 2 million times.

December 16, 2020: Lizzie McGuire revival scrapped

On December 16, 2020, Hilary Duff confirmed that the "Lizzie McGuire" revival was scrapped by Disney+ due to high fan expectations.

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February 23, 2021: Smash + Tess romper collection launch

On February 23, 2021, Hilary Duff's collaboration with romper company Smash + Tess to design a collection of rompers for mothers and their young children was launched, selling out within minutes.

March 2021: Birth of Daughter

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

March 2021: Release of My Little Brave Girl

In March 2021, Hilary Duff released a children's picture book titled "My Little Brave Girl", which was published by Random House Children's.

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April 2021: Spin-off described as a "female Entourage"

In April 2021, Darren Star described the Younger spin-off as a "female Entourage" that would focus on Kelsey Peters in Los Angeles.

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April 2021: Starring in How I Met Your Father

In April 2021, Hilary Duff announced that she would star in a spinoff of "How I Met Your Mother" titled "How I Met Your Father".

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June 10, 2021: Younger spin-off cancelled

On June 10, 2021, it was announced that the "Younger" spin-off was no longer in the works.

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July 2021: Younger soundtrack album release

In July 2021, the "Younger" soundtrack album was released digitally, including Hilary Duff's cover of Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" and her 2016 cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Little Lies".

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August 2021: Filming and COVID-19 contraction during How I Met Your Father

In August 2021, filming for "How I Met Your Father" began in Los Angeles, but was paused after three days when Hilary Duff contracted COVID-19.

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2021: Younger ended

In 2021, Hilary Duff's TV Land's Younger ended.

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January 18, 2022: Premiere of How I Met Your Father

On January 18, 2022, the series "How I Met Your Father" premiered on Hulu, receiving mixed reception.

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February 15, 2022: How I Met Your Father renewed for a second season

On February 15, 2022, Hulu renewed "How I Met Your Father" for a 20-episode second season.

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April 2022: Settlement with Naturalena Brands

In April 2022, Hilary Duff and Naturalena Brands reached a settlement after a lawsuit where Duff alleged the company used the COVID-19 pandemic to end their agreement.

May 18, 2022: Chief Mom Officer of Carter's

On May 18, 2022, Hilary Duff became the first-ever Chief Mom Officer of the children's apparel company Carter's, designing a clothing capsule collection for children.

2022: Starred in How I Met Your Father

In 2022, Hilary Duff starred as Sophie Tompkins in the Hulu sitcom How I Met Your Father.

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September 2023: Cancellation of How I Met Your Father

In September 2023, Hulu cancelled the series "How I Met Your Father" after two seasons.

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November 2023: Release of My Little Sweet Boy

In November 2023, Hilary Duff released her second children's picture book, "My Little Sweet Boy."

November 2023: Chief Brand Director of Below 60°

In November 2023, Hilary Duff unveiled a new business venture as Chief Brand Director of Below 60°, a line of home fragrance products launched that same month.

2023: How I Met Your Father ended

In 2023, Hilary Duff's Hulu sitcom How I Met Your Father ended.

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May 2024: Birth of Daughter

In May 2024, Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma had their third daughter.

March 2025: Billboard Ranking

In March 2025, Billboard ranked Hilary Duff at number 73 on its "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list.

August 2025: Starring in and executive producing Pretty Ugly

In August 2025, it was announced that Hilary Duff will be starring and executive producing a new drama series titled "Pretty Ugly", which will be streamed at Hulu.

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2025: Transferred to Atlantic Records

In 2025, Hilary Duff transferred to Atlantic Records.