Jay Shetty speaks with Hilary Duff, actress, singer, author, and entrepreneur whose 25-year career has evolved alongside an entire generation. First known as Lizzie Maguire, she has continued to reinvent herself while balancing creativity, family, and authenticity.

Hilary is entering a new chapter with her sixth studio album 'Luck or Something,' her first full-length release in over a decade, set for February 2026. She discusses her Lucky Me Tour starting in June, her marriage to Matt Koma, and raising four children while navigating the complexities of long-term fame.

The conversation explores deeply personal territory, including family estrangement, eating disorders, divorce, co-parenting, and the challenge of maintaining authenticity in the public eye. Hilary opens up about her relationship with her sister, her father, and how motherhood has transformed her perspective on both life and music.

From Child Star to Authentic Adult: 25 Years in the Spotlight

"I've lived in the public eye since I was ten, and probably around fifteen was when the world started getting very interested in what I was wearing, who I was dating, what I was eating" - Hilary on losing innocence and anonymity.

"Truth is more important than politeness" - describing her evolved approach to public life, caring less about maintaining a perfect image and more about authentic connection.

"I genuinely feel like people are excited to meet me and say hi, and it feels normal, like genuine always" - on maintaining genuine connections with fans after decades of fame.

Building Confidence: Childhood Foundations and Parenting Philosophy

Catching tadpoles in Tic Tac boxes in New Braunfels, Texas - Hilary credits grubby, normal childhood experiences with keeping her grounded throughout her Hollywood career.

"I had a mom who was very supportive of a dream, but our livelihood wasn't weighted on whether or not I booked a job" - describing the healthy foundation that built her early confidence.

"The more they do, the more they can do, and the more you can do, the better you feel about yourself" - Matt and Hilary's parenting philosophy of building competence to create confidence in their four children.

Marriage as Emotional Shelter: Finding Stability with Matt Koma

"It wasn't until we had Banks, our seven-year-old, that I feel like I really could settle into the relationship. When I realized the kind of parents we were, I really remember feeling like my shoulders could be" - on finding security.

"You want to poke holes in it to make sure it's steady enough" - describing the challenge of accepting genuine love after previous relationship trauma.

"Our relationship continued to be emotional shelter instead of dramatic craving those younger dramatic highs and lows" - contrasting mature love with earlier relationship patterns.

Family Estrangement and Painful Truths in 'Luck or Something'

"My sister and I don't speak, and I think in my adulthood, I've come across more and more people that are having this experience" - opening up about sibling estrangement in her song 'We Don't Talk.'

"I hope she hears the song. I hope it's at least the beginning of some way back to whatever it is that's good for both of you" - expressing hope for reconciliation.

"My dad and I don't really have much of a relationship and we don't speak very often" - discussing the complex family dynamics that influenced her approach to co-parenting.

"I'm a seasoned apologist for the people who I love, keep the peace because I'm a kid of divorce" - lyrics from 'Weather for Tennis' about being the family peacemaker.

Rediscovering Music Through Motherhood and Creative Partnership

"I got really jealous of Matt after I had Towns because he could go to the studio every day and have alone time and create, and I was like, I want that too" - the catalyst for returning to music.

"Motherhood is a place where you can completely focus and throw all your energy to and then forget yourself" - explaining the need to reclaim her artistic identity.

"A lot of it was like a text while getting kids from school: 'what if it's this line?' Quick phone calls and conversations in the kitchen while making plates for the kids" - describing their organic creative process.

"It feels like a capture of ten years of different things flying at you" - describing the album as a comprehensive emotional document of her adult experiences.