Hilary Duff, who rose to fame in the early 2000s with her breakout role on Lizzie McGuire, recently reflected on her career and childhood during the Time100 Summit.
Now 38, she admitted that watching documentaries like Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV and Framing Britney Spears has been emotional, as they highlight the darker realities faced by young stars of her era.
While acknowledging the challenges others endured, Duff expressed gratitude that her own path spared her from lasting trauma.
Looking back, Duff noted that she has worked as an adult since the age of nine, which meant missing out on typical childhood experiences while gaining unique opportunities.
She described herself as a “scrubby kid from Texas” who sometimes marvels at how far she has come.
Though she attributes part of her success to luck, she emphasized that it never diminishes the hard work and discipline required to navigate professional environments from such a young age.
Duff explained that growing up in the industry taught her resilience and professionalism, even when facing exhaustion or illness.
She said she had to learn to hold her own among adults and consistently deliver, which shaped her identity and work ethic.
Reflecting on that journey, she shared that the lessons of her early career have “completely formed who I am,” and she takes pride in the person she has become.
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