Hilary Duff Reflects on 'Complicated' Family Dynamics in New Album

The 'Lizzie McGuire' star opens up about personal struggles, including a rumored rift with her sister and strained relationship with her father.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Hilary Duff's upcoming album 'Luck Or Something' tackles a range of personal topics, from the challenges of motherhood to an 'inappropriate' age-gap with a former boyfriend. The singer also addresses her 'complicated' family dynamics, including a rumored rift with her sister Haylie and a strained relationship with her father, Robert Duff.

Why it matters

Duff's willingness to be vulnerable and transparent about her personal life in her music resonates with fans who have followed her career since her 'Lizzie McGuire' days. The album provides insight into the realities of navigating family tensions and personal struggles in the public eye.

The details

In an interview with Glamour, Duff explained that she felt 'really ready to share' her story on the new album, wanting to connect with people on a deeper level. The track 'We Don't Talk' is reportedly about her rumored rift with her sister Haylie, while 'The Optimist' expresses Duff's wish that her 'father would really love' her. Duff's parents, Robert and Susan Duff, went through a public and messy divorce in 2008, with Robert allegedly selling family assets without court approval.

  • Hilary Duff's new album 'Luck Or Something' is set to be released on Friday, February 20, 2026.
  • Duff's 'Lucky Me World Tour' is scheduled to kick off this June in West Palm Beach, Florida.

The players

Hilary Duff

An American actress, singer, and businesswoman, best known for her role as the title character in the Disney Channel series 'Lizzie McGuire'.

Haylie Duff

Hilary Duff's sister, with whom she is reported to have a 'complicated' relationship.

Robert Duff

Hilary Duff's father, who went through a public and messy divorce with her mother, Susan Duff, in 2008.

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What they’re saying

“I just felt really ready to share. I wanted to make something that I could connect with people again on the level of who I am now. I felt like people have definitely gone through some of the similar large strokes that I have in the past 10 to 15 years.”

— Hilary Duff (Glamour)

“Those are the people that affect you the most, take up the most space naturally as a human who's born into something.”

— Hilary Duff (Glamour)

“Just because you're born into a family doesn't mean that it always stays together. You can only control your side and your street I've had a very complicated life, and my parents had a very complicated thing.”

— Hilary Duff (Glamour)

What’s next

Duff's 'Lucky Me World Tour' is scheduled to kick off this June in West Palm Beach, Florida, giving fans the opportunity to hear the new album's tracks performed live.

The takeaway

Hilary Duff's willingness to be vulnerable and transparent about her personal struggles, including family tensions, in her new album 'Luck Or Something' demonstrates her growth as an artist and her desire to connect with her fans on a deeper level.