Hilary Duff: podcast appearances and interviews

Hilary Erhard Duff is an American actress, singer-songwriter, businesswoman, and author born on September 28, 1987. Her career began at a young age, quickly earning her recognition as a teen idol through her role as Lizzie McGuire in the Disney Channel series from 2001 to 2004 and in the related film released in 2003. She has appeared in numerous mainstream films, including Cadet Kelly, Agent Cody Banks, Cheaper by the Dozen, and A Cinderella Story, as well as independent films such as War, Inc., According to Greta, Bloodworth, and The Haunting of Sharon Tate. Duff starred in the television series Younger from 2015 to 2021 and later produced and starred in the Hulu sitcom How I Met Your Father from 2022 to 2023. She entered the music industry in 2002 with her debut album Santa Claus Lane and achieved major success with her second album Metamorphosis in 2003, which topped the Billboard 200 chart and was certified 4× Platinum. She continued her music career with albums including Hilary Duff, Dignity, Breathe In. Breathe Out., and Luck... or Something. Her musical achievements have made her an influential figure, with an estimated 15 million records sold worldwide and recognition on Billboard's Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century list. In addition to her entertainment pursuits, Duff has co-authored a bestselling trilogy of novels and expanded into the business world with fashion and fragrance lines such as Stuff by Hilary Duff and others, serving as Chief Brand Director for the home fragrance line Below 60°. Her diverse career and contributions have led to her receiving an honorary doctorate in recognition of her influence and achievements.