Hillary Duff Biography

Hilary Duff Biography - Hilary Erhard Duff was born on September 28, 1987. She is an American actress, singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, and book author. After working in local theater plays and television commercials in her childhood, Duff gained fame playing the title role in the Disney Channel television series Lizzie McGuire. She subsequently has appeared in films, including The Lizzie McGuire Movie, Cheaper by the Dozen, A Cinderella Story and Cheaper by the Dozen 2.

Hilary Erhard Duff was born in Houston, Texas the second child of Bob Duff, owner of a chain of convenience stores, and his wife Susan, a homemaker. After her mother encouraged her to take an acting class alongside her older sister, Haylie Duff, both girls won parts in various local theatre productions. At the age of six, the Duffs participated in the ballet The Nutcracker Suite with Columbus Ballet Met in San Antonio. The siblings became more and more enthusiastic about the idea of acting professionally, and they eventually relocated to California with their mother. Bob Duff stayed at the family home in Houston to maintain their business. Through years of auditions and meetings, both sisters managed to clinch appearances in several television commercials. She has recently had veneers attached to her teeth.

In 2004 Hilary released her own line of clothing and accessories, called Stuff By Duff. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, rollerblading and practicing tae-bo, as well as just spending time her with friends.