Singer and actress Hilary Duff has broken her silence on long-rumored family tensions, candidly addressing her complicated relationships with her older sister, Haylie Duff, and her father as she prepares to release her first new album in over a decade. The Lizzie McGuire star spoke about these personal struggles in a recent interview with Glamour, saying she felt ready to share more of her story and emotions with fans.
Duff, now 38, explained that some of the songs on luck… or something — set to be released on February 20 — reflect her feelings about the strained dynamics in her family. One track, We Don’t Talk, appears to tackle the distance between her and sister Haylie, with lyrics that question when and why they stopped communicating and acknowledge the emotional pain of silence. Another song, The Optimist, touches on her feelings about her relationship with her father, including a longing for deeper connection, highlighting the emotional complexity tied to those family bonds.
In the interview, Duff spoke honestly about how family influences shape personal growth, saying that “those are the people that affect you the most” because of the time, history, and emotional energy shared. She also said that being born into a family doesn’t guarantee lasting harmony, noting that sometimes relationships change or break despite shared roots. This perspective, she said, helped her decide to reflect on her experiences openly in her music now.
The rumors about a rift between the Duff sisters have circulated for years, with the siblings rarely appearing publicly together and fans pointing to social media patterns as possible signs of distance. Rumors have also surrounded her broader family dynamics, including the divorce of her parents and the emotional impact of that period on all involved. Duff’s new album embraces these themes of vulnerability and personal reflection, offering fans one of her most candid artistic statements yet.
As she gets ready to release luck… or something and embark on the Lucky Me tour, Duff’s openness about her family experiences adds depth to her creative comeback and invites listeners to connect with her music on a more emotional level.
