Hilary Duff Confirms New Song 'We Don't Talk' Is About Sister Haylie

Duff says not having her sister in her life is 'the most lonely part' of her existence

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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In a recent interview, singer-actress Hilary Duff confirmed that her new song 'We Don't Talk' is about her strained relationship with her sister, Haylie Duff. Hilary acknowledged that the rift with Haylie is 'the most lonely part' of her life, and that she 'really struggled' with whether to include the personal track on her new album 'Luck... or Something'.

Why it matters

As a former child star, Hilary Duff's personal life has long been under public scrutiny. The song 'We Don't Talk' provides a rare glimpse into the private struggles within the Duff family, which have been the subject of speculation and rumor in recent months.

The details

On the song 'We Don't Talk', Hilary sings about the rift with her sister, wondering if Haylie doesn't speak to her anymore out of jealousy. Hilary said she decided to include the revealing track after realizing that 'so many people' have had similar falling-outs with siblings. However, Hilary is unsure if Haylie will hear the song or how she'll react to it, as she wants to focus on 'just existing as a person' rather than worrying about the 'noise' around her personal life.

  • Hilary Duff's new album 'Luck... or Something' was released on February 20, 2026.

The players

Hilary Duff

A singer-actress best known for her role as the title character in the Disney Channel series 'Lizzie McGuire'.

Haylie Duff

Hilary Duff's older sister, with whom she is currently estranged.

Ashley Tisdale

An actress and singer who recently published an op-ed about leaving a 'toxic' mom group, which the internet believes Hilary Duff was a part of.

Matthew Koma

Hilary Duff's husband, who called Ashley Tisdale 'tone deaf' in a post mocking her mom-group essay.

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What they’re saying

“Yeah, it is. It's definitely about my sister, and just — absolutely the most lonely part of my existence is not having my sister in my life at the moment.”

— Hilary Duff (CBS Mornings)

“It's my truth. It was honestly healing to say. It's hard to watch your life unfold on the internet sometimes with talking heads on TikTok speculating … sometimes they're wrong, and sometimes they're right. All of that is a crazy thing to process.”

— Hilary Duff (CBS Mornings)

“I don't think that that would help. 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 that is where I'm sitting, you have to do what you want to do.”

— Hilary Duff (CBS Mornings)

The takeaway

Hilary Duff's personal struggles with her sister Haylie highlight the complex dynamics that can arise within even the most famous families. Her decision to address this rift through her music reflects a desire for authenticity and healing, even as her life remains in the public eye.