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She was born Hilary Ann Lisa Duff on September 28th, 1987 in Houstan, Texas. Hilary was born into a family with parents Bob and Susan Duff and older sister, actress/singer Haylie Duff who was born two and a half years earlier on February 19, 1985.

When Hilary was six, she had been traveling in the Cechetti Ballet with her sister Haylie, but decided she wanted to fulfill her dream of acting. Her first part was in the mini-series, "True Women", her role was so small her name wasn't even listed in the credits, but her first starring role was as Ellie in "The Soul Collector", for which she won a "Best Performance in a TV Movie or Pilot (Supporting Young Actress)" Hilary also starred in the made for tv movie "Casper Meets Wendy" in fall of 1998. In the movie she played the young witch Wendy. Success came again as she took the role of the starring title character Lizzie McGuire in the #1 Disney Channel Hit Series self-entitled, "Lizzie McGuire" in 2000. The show finished it's production in summer of 2002 although it still has one episode left that airs in the US on February 14,2004.

Hilary also filmed a Disney Channel movie "Cadet Kelly" in the summer of 2001. Hilary returned to the big screen when she released her movie "The Lizzie McGuire Movie" whiched was filmed in Rome, Italy. It made 17 million in its weekend opening of May 2, 2003.Hilary made her big screen debut in "Agent Cody Banks" in March 2003 co-starring along side Frankie Muniz

In December 2003 Hilary co-starred in "Cheaper By The Dozen" along side comedians such as Steve Martin Bonnie Hunt and Ashton Kutcher Now in 2004 Hilary will return once again to the big screen in movies such as "A Cinderella Story" which also stars actor, Chad Michael Murray,it should be on the big screen in July of 2004. Hilary's film "Heart of Summer" production started January 2004, she will also star in "The Perfect Man",production will start in Spring of 2004. When not busy working Hilary resides in Los Angeles with her mom Susan and her sister Haylie.

Hilary also resides in Texes when she is visiting her dad Bob.When she's not working,Hilary enjoys spending time with her family and friends as well as her dogs. In her spare time she enjoys swimming, tumbling, roller-blading, tae-bo, doing yo-yo tricks and hanging out with her friends. Hilary is also involved in volunteer work and a strong advocate for animal rights.

This talented young star will be heard from for many years to come. It's hard to say whether her greatest successes will be in film, television or the recording. Guess we?ll just have to keep following her many achievements and see where they lead.

Hilary recentaly got a new puppy. Also on "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" Hilary confirmed that she is dating a upcoming actor named Jordan. She said they have known each other for a year but have only been dating for a month...