Hilary Ann Duff was born to Bob Duff and Susan Duff
on September 28th, 1987 in Houston, Texas. She
decided to become an actress while touring with the
Cechetti Ballet, and began heading to auditions. She
won a considerable role in The Soul Collector
(1999), for which she received rave reviews and
recognition. After a starring turn in Casper Meets
Wendy (1998), Hilary was cast as the title character
in the television series "Lizzie McGuire" (2001).
"Lizzie" was an instant hit, and propelled Hilary to
international stardom. The Lizzie McGuire Movie
(2003) was released to theaters on May 2nd, 2003,
grossing an impressive $42 million domestically.
Hilary also appeared in Agent Cody Banks (2003) in
2003.
Additionally, Hilary is storming the music charts,
with singles "So Yesterday" and "Come Clean"
settling nicely into the top 40. Hilary's first
album, "Metamorphosis", debuted at #2 on the
Billboard 200, and eventually ascended to #1 in the
following weeks. To date, it has sold more than 2
million copies.
Although she is currently touring America in support
of "Metamorphosis," Hilary hasn't discarded her film
career. A Cinderella Story (2004), co-starring Chad
Michael Murray, hits theaters on July 19th. The
Perfect Man (2005) and Raise Your Voice (2004) is
due to open in 2005.
Hilary is the 2004 international spokesperson of
Kids With A Cause, a charity organization that
specializes in poverty-stricken children. Her other
film credits include Cheaper by the Dozen (2003),
Human Nature (2001), Cadet Kelly (2002), and True
Women (1997).
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