HILARY DUFF BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, SONGS & FACTS

Hilary Duff, 39, has come full circle — from Disney Channel's Lizzie McGuire to one of pop's biggest comebacks of the decade. Her new album luck... or something (released February 20, 2026) debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, and her Lucky Me Tour — a 2026–27 global headline run — was extended with 32 new dates through 2027, cementing her status as one of pop music's defining comebacks.

From her early days as a child actress to her chart-topping music career and life as a mother of four, here is the complete Hilary Duff biography — her age, career highlights, songs, family, net worth and facts.

Image: Wikimedia Commons / TraceAdam, CC BY-SA 4.0 — Hilary Duff performing on the Small Rooms, Big Nerves tour at Voltaire, Las Vegas, February 15, 2026

Early Life

Hilary Erhard Duff was born on September 28, 1987, in Houston, Texas, to Robert Erhard Duff, a partner in a chain of convenience stores, and Susan Colleen Duff (née Cobb), a film producer. She grew up alongside her older sister, Haylie Duff, and began acting as a child — appearing in television commercials and stage productions before her big break.

Career

Duff became a household name playing the title character on Disney Channel's Lizzie McGuire (2001–2004), a role she reprised on the big screen in The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003). She went on to headline a string of beloved family films, including Cadet Kelly (2002), Agent Cody Banks (2003), Cheaper by the Dozen (2003), A Cinderella Story (2004) and Raise Your Voice (2004).

As an adult, she took on more dramatic roles in War, Inc. (2008), According to Greta (2009), Bloodworth (2011) and The Haunting of Sharon Tate (2019). On television, she starred as Kelsey Peters in Younger (2015–2021) and as Sophie — also serving as a producer — in How I Met Your Father (2022–2023).

Her music career began with the holiday album Santa Claus Lane (2002), followed by the blockbuster Metamorphosis (2003), which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and was certified 4× Platinum. She continued with the self-titled Hilary Duff (2004), the compilation Most Wanted (2005), Dignity (2007) and Breathe In. Breathe Out. (2015) — selling an estimated 15 million records worldwide, according to Atlantic Records.

Duff signed with Atlantic Records in September 2025, launching her official comeback. Her album luck... or something — released February 20, 2026 on Sugarmouse Inc. and Atlantic — was co-written with her husband Matthew Koma and produced by Koma and Brian Phillips. The album's singles "Mature", "Roommates" and "Weather for Tennis" became comeback anthems, and the record debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 while reaching No. 1 in Australia and Canada.

She previewed the new material on the intimate Small Rooms, Big Nerves tour in January 2026 before launching the Lucky Me Tour, her 2026–27 global headline run. Hilary Duff extends the Lucky Me tour through 2027 with 32 new dates announced on September 23, 2026. Her current single "CATastrophe" comes from The Cat in the Hat (2026) film. In 2026, Duff was also named to the prestigious TIME100 list.

On 2 October 2026 she released the original single 'CATastrophe' (co-written with Matthew Koma, Madison Love and Brian Phillips) for Warner Bros.' animated film The Cat in the Hat — the soundtrack drops 30 October and the film opens 6 November. She also announced additional Lucky Me Tour 2027 dates and select iHeartRadio Jingle Ball shows.

Personal Life

Duff married musician Matthew Koma in 2019. She is a mother of four: son Luca, from her marriage to former NHL player Mike Comrie (2010–2016), and daughters Banks and Mae and son Townes with Koma.

Hilary Duff Facts & FAQ

Full Name: Hilary Erhard Duff
Born: September 28, 1987, Houston, Texas, U.S.
Age: 39
Occupation: Actress, singer-songwriter, businesswoman, author
Albums: Santa Claus Lane (2002), Metamorphosis (2003), Hilary Duff (2004), Most Wanted (2005), Dignity (2007), Breathe In. Breathe Out. (2015), luck... or something (2026)
Net Worth: reported estimates ~$25M (attributed)
Awards: World Music Award, 7 Kids' Choice, 4 Teen Choice, 2 Young Artist

How old is Hilary Duff?
Hilary Duff was born on September 28, 1987, which makes her 39 years old.

What is her new album called?
Her 2026 comeback album is titled luck... or something (stylized in lowercase), released on February 20, 2026 via Sugarmouse Inc. and Atlantic Records.

Is she touring in 2026–2027?
Yes. Her Lucky Me Tour is a 2026–27 global headline tour that was extended in September 2026 with 32 new dates running through 2027.

Who is she married to?
She has been married to musician and producer Matthew Koma since 2019; they share three children together.

Watch "Mature," a single from luck... or something, in the official video from Hilary Duff's verified YouTube channel: