Hilary Erhard Duff (born September 28, 1987) is an American actress, singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, and author. Born and raised in
Houston, Texas, Duff appeared in local theatre plays and television commercials before coming to prominence in the title role of the
Disney Channel television series
Lizzie McGuire. Established as a
teen idol, Duff reprised that role in the
The Lizzie McGuire Movie and subsequently ventured into motion pictures, appearing in a string of successful films that include
Agent Cody Banks,
Cheaper by the Dozen,
A Cinderella Story and
Cheaper by the Dozen 2. Most recently, she has performed in a legion of television dramas and independent films. Duff expanded her repertoire to include pop music and has released three
RIAA-certified platinum albums including
Metamorphosis (2002), her debut studio album which was certified triple platinum,
Hilary Duff (2004) and
Most Wanted (2005), which were both certified platinum. Her most recent studio album
Dignity (2007) was
certified gold and spawned her highest charting US single to date "
With Love". Followed by
Best of Hilary Duff (2008), a compilation of her greatest hits, Duff has since sold thirteen million records worldwide. Branching into the fashion industry, Duff has launched her own clothing lines
Stuff by Hilary Duff and
Femme for DKNY Jeans in addition to being signed with
IMG Models and releasing two exclusive perfume collections with
Elizabeth Arden. Her other business ventures include writing a series of young adult novel, including
Elixir (2010) and
Devoted (2011), while working as an
executive producer for
According to Greta and as a producer for
Material Girls and
Beauty & the Briefcase.
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