Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff

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Hilary Erhard Duff (born September 28, 1987) is an American actress, pop singer-songwriter and entrepreneur. After working in local theater plays and television commercials in her childhood, Duff gained fame for playing the title role in the television series Lizzie McGuire. Duff went on to have a film career; her most commercially successful movies include Cheaper by the Dozen (2003), The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003), and A Cinderella Story (2004).

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Duff has expanded her repertoire into pop music, with four RIAA certified Platinum albums and over thirteen million albums sold worldwide.[1] Her first studio album, Metamorphosis (2003), was certified triple platinum and she followed it up with two more platinum albums, Hilary Duff (2004) and Most Wanted (2005). Duff's last studio album, Dignity, was released in April 2007 and was certified Gold in August 2007.

She has also launched a clothing line, "Stuff by Hilary Duff", and two exclusive perfume collections with Elizabeth Arden. Duff and her mother were listed as producers for the movie Material Girls, As of September 2008[update], her upcoming films include animated comedy Foodfight!, and independent films Greta, Safety Glass and Stay Cool.

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Older sister actress Haylie Duff is in music group Inventing Venus.

Daughter of producer Susan Duff.

She was rated the #1 Hottest Teen Female Star for 2003 based on her acting, singing, public appearances, and charity work.

Shot the music video to her song "So Yesterday" on Venice Beach in Marina Del Rey, California.

Re-did the song "Our Lips Are Sealed" by The Go-Go's with sister Haylie Duff for the A Cinderella Story (2004)-Soundtrack.

Likes all types of music but dislikes techno music.

Plans on starting a design for dogs called Little Dog Duff named after her late dog of the same name.

Accepted the lead role in A Cinderella Story (2004) because Charles Perrault's story "Cinderella" was her favorite fairy tale when she was growing up.

Her favorite film is Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997).

Has been homeschooled since the age of 10. Along with her sister, currently taking two online correspondence courses via the Harvard Extension School.

Has been working for the charity Kids With a Cause (which helps children stricken by poverty, hunger, sickness, a lack of education, abandonment, neglect and/or abuse) since it was founded in September 1999, and is the 2004 Official International Spokesperson for the non-profit organization.

In preparation for her driving test, she drove herself between filming locations during principal photography for A Cinderella Story (2004).

For her 17th birthday, her sister arranged a trip to Mexico for her and two friends.

Considered for the part of Lola in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004) but that part eventually went to Lindsay Lohan.

Was voted the 19th Greatest Teen Idol of all time by VH1 in 2003. She also hosted the special.

According to the Chinese Calender, she was born in the year of the rabbit.

Her favorite episode of her hit show "Lizzie McGuire" (2001) is First Kiss where her character Lizzie falls in love with the paperboy and shares a kiss with him.

Won the Fake ID Award in 2004 at the second annual TRL awards. The Fake ID Award is given to the hottest star under 21 and is voted by the people on mtv.com.

Was voted the Biggest Breakthough of 2003 at VH1's Big in 2003 award show.

Has her own clothing line "Stuff by Hilary Duff" at Target stores which made $5 million in its first year in stores.

She enjoys gymnastics, swimming, reading, singing, writing, and hanging out with older sister, Haylie Duff.

One of Teen People 25 Hottest Stars Under 25 [2004].

Was named the 14th Greatest Teen Idol of all time by VH1 in 2003, based on her acting, singing, public appearances and charity work.

Performed at President George Bush's youth inaugural concert [2005].

Donated sales from her sold out Most Wanted Tour to the Tsunami victims in South Asia. [2005]

Donated many signed head-shots to Rocky Stone to be auctioned off to raise money to buy more toys for the Toy Mountain Campaign 2004. She was also very kind enough to give a personalized & signed head-shot to everyone listed in the "Special thank-you to:" section on http://www.rockyskidz.com site that helped out in this past years Toy Mountain Campaign 2003.

Is recording tracks with the help of boyfriend Joel Madden and his brother Benji Madden for her newest album due in summer 2005.

Ex-boyfriend Joel Madden is the lead singer for Good Charlotte.

Visited Kitchener, Ontario, Canada in February 2005 to perform in a Tsunami relief fund raiser.

Her clothing brand "stuff by duff" was also sold by Zellers (a large Canadian discount store chain). Zellers heavily advertised the clothing line on national television in the summer of 2004.

Said that her favorite movie she has filmed so far was The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003).

Her mom is a music producer.

Announced that she will donate $200,000 to the American Red Cross and $50,000 to USA Harvest to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Her song "Wake Up" hit Disney Radio before making it to national airwaves.

Got into singing after watching her sister, Haylie Duff, perform.

Her father, Bob Duff, owns a chain of convenience stores.

In 2006 she made Rolling Stone magazine's list of the top money making of the past year. The lost reported that Duff made $17.1 million. Duff was the youngest person on the list and was joined by music heavyweights U2 and the Rolling Stones.

Was mentioned in Eminem's song Ass Like That

First magazine cover was the April 2002 issue of Popstar! Magazine.

Currently has a net worth of approximately $25 million dollars from her Stuff By Duff Line, albums, tours, and movies, etc.

The Sims is her favorite computer game.

Helped raise $23,000 at the 2004 celebrity auction for Breast Cancer Research.

Rolling Stone proclaimed her "Teenager of the Year" in 2003.

She made the Forbes list of richest young stars under 25, she made $15 million for the year of 2005. She beat out rival stars like Lindsay Lohan and Amanda Bynes.

Has appeared on "Hollywood Squares" (1998) twice, once with big sister, Haylie Duff.

A huge fan of Janis Joplin.

Was considered for the role of "Tibby" in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005). The role went to Amber Tamblyn.

Named #58 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. (2006).

She has 3 hit albums, and a fourth, called Dignity, is coming out in 2007.

Ranked #23 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list.

Ranked #72 on the Forbes Power 100 for 2007.

Seventh cousin of Katie Couric and Emily Couric, and sixth cousin of Lance Armstrong.

Close friend of Italian Andrea Logiudice.

Was ranked #7 on Forbes List of The 20 Top-Earning Young Superstars.(2007).

In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated her earnings for the year at $12 million.

Voted #8 in FHM 100 Sexiest 2008.

Ranked #25 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.

Filmography

Stay Cool (2009) (post-production) .... Shasta O'Neil

Safety Glass (2008) (post-production) .... Lucy

Greta (2008) (post-production) .... Greta

Foodfight! (2008) (completed) (voice) .... Sunshine Goodness

War, Inc. (2008) .... Yonica Babyyeah

Material Girls (2006) .... Tanzie Marchetta

Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005) .... Lorraine Baker

The Perfect Man (2005) .... Holly Hamilton

George Lopez .... Hannah / ... (2 episodes, 2003-2005)

Joan of Arcadia .... Dylan Samuels (1 episode, 2005)

In Search of Santa (2004) (V) (voice) .... Crystal

Raise Your Voice (2004) .... Teresa 'Terri' Fletcher

A Cinderella Story (2004) .... Sam Montgomery

Lizzie McGuire .... Lizzie McGuire (65 episodes, 2001-2004)

Frasier .... Britney (1 episode, 2004)

Cheaper by the Dozen (2003) .... Lorraine Baker

[[American Dreams .... Shangri-Las (1 episode, 2003)

The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003) .... Lizzie/Isabella

Agent Cody Banks (2003) .... Natalie Connors

Cadet Kelly (2002) (TV) .... Kelly

Human Nature (2001) .... Young Lila Jute

Chicago Hope .... Jessie Seldon (1 episode, 2000)

The Soul Collector (1999) (TV) .... Ellie

Casper Meets Wendy (1998) (TV) .... Wendy

Awards

DVD Exclusive Awards

2005 Won Special Award Triple Threat: Success in TV, music and movies.

Fort Myers Beach Film Festival

2003 - Rising Star Award

Kids' Choice Awards, USA

2005 Won Blimp Award Favorite Movie Actress for: A Cinderella Story (2004) Also for Raise Your Voice (2004). Nominated Blimp Award Favorite TV Actress for: "Lizzie McGuire" (2001)

2004 Nominated Blimp Award Favorite Television Actress for: "Lizzie McGuire" (2001)

2003 Nominated Blimp Award Favorite Television Actress for: "Lizzie McGuire" (2001)

2002 Nominated Blimp Award Favorite Television Actress for: "Lizzie McGuire" (2001)

Razzie Awards

2007 Nominated Razzie Award Worst Actress for: Material Girls (2006) Shared with: Haylie Duff

Worst Screen Couple for: Material Girls (2006) Shared with: Haylie Duff

2006 Nominated Razzie Award Worst Actress for: Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005) Also for The Perfect Man (2005).

2005 Nominated Razzie Award Worst Actress for: A Cinderella Story (2004) Also for Raise Your Voice (2004).

Teen Choice Awards

2006 Nominated Teen Choice Award Movies - Choice Actress: Comedy for: The Perfect Man (2005) Also for Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005).

2005 Won Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Blush Scene for: A Cinderella Story (2004) Sam at the school rally. Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Actress: Comedy for: A Cinderella Story (2004)

Choice Movie Chemistry for: A Cinderella Story (2004) Shared with: Chad Michael Murray

Choice Movie Liplock for: A Cinderella Story (2004) Shared with: Chad Michael Murray

Choice Movie Love Scene for: A Cinderella Story (2004) Shared with: Chad Michael Murray Austin and Sam's dance scene.

2004 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Blush for: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003)

2003 Won Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Breakout Star - Female for: The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)

Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Actress - Comedy for: The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)

Choice TV Actress - Comedy for: "Lizzie McGuire" (2001)

Young Artist Awards

2004 Won Young Artist Award Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film for: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003) Shared with: Brent Kinsman Shane Kinsman Forrest Landis Steven Anthony Lawrence Liliana Mumy Kevin Schmidt Jacob Smith Alyson Stoner Blake Woodruff Morgan York

2003 Nominated Young Artist Award Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) for: "Lizzie McGuire" (2001) Shared with: Lalaine Jake Thomas Adam Lamberg

2002 Nominated Young Artist Award Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) for: "Lizzie McGuire" (2001) Shared with: Lalaine Adam Lamberg Jake Thomas Ashlie Brillault

Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Leading Young Actress for: "Lizzie McGuire" (2001)

2000 Won Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Movie or Pilot - Supporting Young Actress for: The Soul Collector (1999) (TV)

1999 Nominated Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Movie/Pilot/Mini-Series or Series - Young Actress Age Ten or Under for: Casper Meets Wendy (1998) (TV)

Young Hollywood Awards

2004 Won Young Hollywood Award Today's Superstar