For over two decades, Hilary Duff’s career has been built on iconic roles. From breaking out on the hit Disney series Lizzie McGuire to playing beloved book editor Kelsey on Younger to even putting her own twist on Cinderella, Duff is a bona fide Millennial role model.
But Duff has never shined brighter since taking on her most important role yet—mother of four! She is mom to son Luca Cruz, 12, with her ex-husband Mike Comrie and has three daughters, Banks Violet, 5, Mae James, 3, and Townes Meadow Bair, 5 months, with her husband Matthew Koma.
This was a fun interview for me. My career began as the entertainment editor of teen magazine CosmoGIRL! and in 2001, our readers were obsessed with Lizzie McGuire and Duff’s debut album Metamorphosis. Back then, Duff and I chatted about celebrity crushes and embarrassing memories.
But reconnecting over twenty years later for this Parents exclusive interview Duff in 2024 was truly full circle for both of us. We’re both grown in our careers and have a whole new set of topics to delve into, namely this crazy ride called parenthood, juggling the proverbial work/life balance and all the hacks to keep our kids happy while we just try to survive.
Party of Six
Duff has been asking herself the same question, “Are you okay?” since Townes was born in May 2024. She says it’s been an adjustment to now have four kids depending on her.
“It’s really day-by-day, to be honest. I think I’m okay. I’m not totally in tune with myself yet because we’re so busy,” she explains. “We just go go go and if you stop, you become aware of how chaotic and crazy it is.”
Luckily Townes has been Duff’s “easiest baby” though she also wonders if perhaps she’s the one who is “easier” after becoming a mom three times before.
“The scheduling and the family dynamic feels really natural. And the mothering part of it I’ve got on lock or else I wouldn’t keep having so many kids,” Duff shares. “I feel like everyone’s personal needs are met, and our family feels complete. And actually everybody gets along really well. Well, Banks and Mae maybe fight the most right now, but they’re the closest in age.”
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