Hilary Duff's Biography

Early Life and Career

Hilary Erhard Duff was born on September 28, 1987, in Houston, Texas, to Susan Duff (née Cobb) and Robert Erhard Duff. From an early age, she showed a talent for singing and acting, appearing in local theater productions and singing competitions. In 1998, she made her breakthrough role as the titular character in the Disney Channel original series "Lizzie McGuire."

Rise to Stardom

The success of "Lizzie McGuire" launched Duff's career as a teen idol and pop star. She released several successful albums, including "Metamorphosis" (2003) and "Hilary Duff" (2004). She also starred in a number of films, including "A Cinderella Story" (2004) and "Raise Your Voice" (2004).