She did appear in a few television commercials and started to do auditions. Since then Hilary enjoys performing in front of many people and consequently decided to pursue an acting career. PROFESSIONAL CAREERĬoncerning about her career, Hilary Duff's career actually started at the age of six when Hilary and Haylie both Competed in the ballet called The Nutcracker Suite. She also has her own clothing line which is Stuff By Hilary Duff and Femme For DKNY jeans. Her debut album Metamorphosis went triple-platinum. She is wildly popular by her work on films like The Lizzie McGuire Movie and A Cinderella Story. Hilary Duff gained her fame and name from her title character on Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire. She has a sister named Haylie Duff who is also an Actress and works in music. 28 years old Hilary Duff is from Houston, Texas, United States. She was second of two daughters and born to Bob Duff, owner of a chain of Texas Convenience stores and Susan Duff, music producer. Born on September 28, 1987, Hilary Duff is an American pop singer and actress.