Hilary Duff. If you were experiencing childhood or adolescence in the naughties, you know exactly who I’m talking about. Powerhouse Disney product Duff was the spokesperson for countless amazing Disney Channel original movies, as well as boasting a (semi) impressive music career to compliment. During the time when every pop star was manufactured, Hilary Duff was concocted in the potions lab of Disney’s headquarters- designed to pierce the lives of millions of tweens and teens alike, across the globe for total world domination. Success followed, of course.
In honor of the TRUE Disney queen returning to her rightful pop throne when she debuts her newest single on July 24th, we’ve decided to compile a list of the most beautiful things Miss. Duff has created over her decade of working in the entertainment industry. We could go on, and on about how fabulous Hilary Duff is- but her repertoire speaks for itself.
9. Her puppy love romance with Aaron Carter, & semi-feud with LiLo
After appearing on the television masterpiece that was “Lizzie McGuire” Aaron Carter and Hilary Duff entered an extremely intense, and serious relationship. Not really though. The media blew it all out of proportion, and the young teen stars were on the cover of every magazine. “Aaron Carter wants Hilary Duff’s candy!” now wouldn’t that have made a fantastic headline? We kid, they were only children after all. Rumour has it that another budding child star on the rise with rival network Nickelodeon the (now) infamous Lindsay Lohan, also wanted a piece of Aaron Carter’s candy. Which led to a feud, obvi. But Lilo cleared it all up, after a video clip of her singing along to Hilary’s song ” Come Clean” made its way around the TV stations. Keep in mind, YouTube didn’t exist back then.
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7. Cross market endeavours
Hilary Duff. Did. Everything. Not kidding! Hilary dabbled in so many different ways to extend her brand, and it’s really quite impressive. She started with acting, progressed to singing and tried almost everything in between. Two clothing lines, a fragrance & three novels later- she has definitely proved that her brand withstands one method of production. There’s something to be respected about a strong woman who knows how to stretch herself thinly enough to get that cash money while pursuing a variety of interests.
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4. Her debut album Metamorphosis
After trying out singing on her hit TV show Lizzie McGuire (more on THAT later) Hilary decided to try her hand at a full fledged music career, beginning with her hit album Metamorphosis. How can we forget the awe inspiring, life changing lyrics from So Yesterday such as “if the light is off, then it isn’t on” or the genius phrase from The Math “if you can’t do The Math, then get out of the equation.” Hilary brought literally 0% teenage angst, and 100% adorbz try-hard attitude that doesn’t ever get on your nerves. Plus….it went to #2 on it’s first week of sales, and then bumped up to #1! What?!? Only Hilary.
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2. Lizzie McGuire
Hilary could literally venture to the moon, and it still wouldn’t be better than Lizzie McGuire on Disney Channel. The geniuses that put that TV Show together should be awarded with a nobel prize. Hilary brought charisma, charm & fabulousness to one of the best children’s TV shows of all time. Lizzie McGuire had cross market appeal- anyone could enjoy it. There was something in that wondrous sitcom for everyone. Be it sage words of advice from her parents, annoying pranks from her brother, or profound monologues from “Lizzie” herself- the show defined so many childhoods. And adult hoods.
1. Lizzie McGuire… THE MOVIE
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Okay. Yes. I saved it for the #1 spot. Lizzie McGuire: the movie. After graduating 8th grade (so American) Lizzie ventures off to Rome with her classmates, where she falls in love with an Italian pop star and coincidentally looks exactly like his counterpart-nightingale girlfriend. So naturally, she fills her shoes and pretends to be her while performing at the colosseum. Plausible, no? Regardless of believability, it’s impossible to dislike the Lizzie McGuire movie. When she sings “What Dreams Are Made Of” I want to cry. Every single time. It’s so amazing.
And there you have it friends. Our top10 5 Hilary Duff moments before she comes back to slay us all with her new single on July 24th. We’re ready.
And there you have it friends. Our top
Hilary Duff Out With Her Family
Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie play with Luca.
Hilary Duff Out with Luca
Hilary Duff takes a sleeping Luca on a stroll.
@HilaryNews hahahaha omg amazing
— Hilary Duff (@HilaryDuff) July 19, 2014
You guys are the best 🙌🙌🙌 thanks for all the excitement❤️yay yay here we goooooo
— Hilary Duff (@HilaryDuff) July 19, 2014
Hey @vossNYC we gonna have lots O fun this Thursday @marqueenyc be there!!! And don't be a square 😛
— Hilary Duff (@HilaryDuff) July 20, 2014
@HilaryNews noooo not quite yet ... But soon
— Hilary Duff (@HilaryDuff) July 20, 2014
Just getting started😛... Check out http://t.co/NN8CeD8q9opic.twitter.com/5ga9jjA0N1
— Hilary Duff (@HilaryDuff) July 21, 2014
Had a blast with this bunch today! Getting so excited to start shooting!just heard some crazy story lines! @young... pic.twitter.com/euhSDpe5A8
— Hilary Duff (@HilaryDuff) July 21, 2014