Hilary Duff Reflects on Viral 'With Love' Dance Memes

The actress and singer says the viral reactions to her 2007 performance have "not been a fun thing to follow me around."

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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In a new interview with Glamour magazine, Hilary Duff revealed that she didn't always feel good about the viral dance memes tied to her 2007 performance of the song "With Love" on The Tonight Show. Duff, now 38, said she "didn't want to be there, doing this dance that I probably didn't want to be doing, and didn't feel good at the time." However, she has since embraced the love fans have for the performance, even recreating the dance on TikTok in 2021.

Why it matters

Duff's comments shed light on the complex relationship between celebrities and the viral moments that can follow them for years. While fans may have found the "With Love" dance memes entertaining, Duff's perspective shows that these types of viral moments can also be a source of discomfort for the performers involved, especially when they happen early in one's career.

The details

Duff, who was 19 years old when she performed "With Love" on The Tonight Show in 2007, said she didn't feel good about the dance at the time. "[I] didn't want to be there, doing this dance that I probably didn't want to be doing, and didn't feel good at the time," she told Glamour. Duff also reflected on the perception of her as the "good girl" in the early 2000s, saying she was "a totally normal teenager doing normal teenager things." In recent years, Duff has embraced the viral moment, even recreating the dance on TikTok in 2021.

  • Hilary Duff performed "With Love" on The Tonight Show in 2007 when she was 19 years old.
  • In 2021, Duff recreated the iconic "With Love" dance on TikTok.

The players

Hilary Duff

A 38-year-old actress and singer who rose to fame in the early 2000s, best known for her role on the Disney Channel series "Lizzie McGuire."

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What they’re saying

“That has not been a fun thing to follow me around. [I] didn't want to be there, doing this dance that I probably didn't want to be doing, and didn't feel good at the time.”

— Hilary Duff (Glamour)

The takeaway

Hilary Duff's comments highlight the complex relationship between celebrities and the viral moments that can follow them, even years later. While fans may find these moments entertaining, the performers involved don't always share that perspective, especially when the moments happen early in their careers. Duff's experience shows the importance of empathy and understanding when it comes to how celebrities navigate their public personas.