Hilary Ann Duff was born to Bob Duff and Susan Duff on September 28^th 1987, in Houston, Texas. She is 5’5” and she also has a sister named Haylie. She decided to become an actress while touring with the Cechetti Ballet and began heading to her auditions. Hilary is a very talented young lady.

Hilary won a considerable role in The Sole Collector (1999) (TV) for which she received rave reviews and recognition. After starring turn in Casper Meets Wendy (1998)  (V). Hilary was then 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 the theaters on May 2^nd, 2003, grossing an impressive U.S $42 million domestically. Hilary also appeared in Agent Cody Banks in 2003.

Additionally, Hilary is storming the music charts, with singles “So Yesterday” and “Come Clean”, setting 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 the USA in support of    “Metamorphosis”, Hilary hasn’t discarded her film career.  A Cinderella Story (2004), co-starring Chad Michael Murray, hit theaters on July 19^th. The Perfect Man (2005) and Raise Your Voice (2004) were two films she also starred in. Hilary was also an international spokesperson of Kids With A Cause, a charity organization that specializes in poverty stricken children.