Therapuss with Jake Shane Session 105: Hilary Duff
Nov 6, 2025
Hilary Duff, a beloved actress and singer-songwriter, reflects on her dynamic career from Lizzie McGuire to her recent music return. She shares insights on navigating sudden fame and motherhood, discussing her new single "Mature" and its personal significance. Hilary contrasts her earlier work with newer projects and talks about mentoring emerging Disney stars. With humor, she offers candid advice on relationships and the challenges of parenting, while emphasizing the joy of connecting with fans through music.
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Early Music Felt Separate From Her
- Hilary Duff recalls not remembering recording Lizzie McGuire's song because she was about 14 and the music felt separate from her identity.
- She now feels joy singing it and might perform it someday, showing how perspective on past work can change.
Returning To Music From A Place Of Stability
- Hilary explains returning to music after 10 years came from feeling settled in family life and ready to fill in unfinished creative blanks.
- She emphasizes connecting with longtime fans over shared adult experiences like relationships and parenting.
Spontaneous Sally Performance
- Hilary describes being invited to perform as Sally and grabbing cowboy boots to fly out the next morning, calling it a full-circle Texas moment.
- The spontaneous call came via her husband on a landline and turned into an exciting, quick trip.