In a deeply personal interview, actress and singer Hilary Duff has opened up about the fractured state of her family life, confirming that she is currently estranged from her older sister, Haylie Duff, and has a limited relationship with her father.
Appearing on the March 9, 2026, episode of the “On Purpose with Jay Shetty” podcast, the Lizzie McGuire alum revealed how she processed these “vulnerable and raw” parts of her existence through her new album, luck… or something, released on February 20, 2026.
The Rift with Sister Haylie Duff
While internet speculation regarding a sibling rivalry has circulated for years—fueled recently by social media “likes” involving Ashley Tisdale and rumored “toxic mom group” drama—Duff finally confirmed the distance.
- The Admission: “My sister and I don’t speak. I hope it’s not forever, but it’s for right now,” Duff told Shetty.
- “We Don’t Talk”: Duff pointed to a specific track on her new record, titled “We Don’t Talk,” as a direct address to their fallout. The lyrics reportedly touch on themes of distance and even hint at long-standing tensions over their differing career paths.
- The “Lizzie McGuire” Shadow: Critics and fans have often speculated that Hilary’s massive childhood success created a wedge. In the song, she sings, “If it’s ’cause you’re jealous / God knows I would sell it all, then break you off the bigger half.”
- Current Status: The sisters have not been photographed together since 2019. Despite following each other on Instagram, their real-life interaction is currently “no contact.”
Family History and Co-Parenting Success
Duff also reflected on the impact of her parents’ divorce, which occurred when she was 18. She described it as a “devastating” time that left her feeling like her parents didn’t care about her.
The Impact on Her Father
Duff admitted that she and her father, Robert “Bob” Duff, have almost no relationship. Her song “The Optimist” explores this distance. “It’s really hard if a family breaks apart very dramatically; it’s hard to find your way back sometimes,” she explained.
Breaking the Cycle with Mike Comrie
Determined not to repeat her parents’ mistakes, Duff prioritized a healthy co-parenting dynamic with her ex-husband, former NHL star Mike Comrie.
- Amicable Separation: Despite calling the 2014 divorce “horrible,” she noted that they “do a great job mostly” for the sake of their son, Luca (13).
- Current Family: Duff is now married to musician and producer Matthew Koma, who produced the new album. They share three daughters: Banks (7), Mae (4), and Townes (1).
The Hilary Duff “Renaissance”
The release of luck… or something marks Duff’s first musical project in over a decade, following 2015’s Breathe In. Breathe Out. The album has already reached Number One on the charts in Australia and Canada, solidifying her status as a millennial icon.
Duff described the creation of the record as a “healing impact” necessary for her personal growth, even while admitting to ongoing insecurities—including recurring dreams that her husband might leave her.
“I think I have to just exist as a person on my own and do what I want to do. I hope that for everyone.” — Hilary Duff
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