Hilary Duff, born on September 28, 1987, in Houston, Texas, is an American actress, singer, author, and businesswoman. She rose to fame as the title character in the Disney Channel series "Lizzie McGuire" and its subsequent film. Duff has starred in numerous films, including "A Cinderella Story," "Cheaper by the Dozen," and "The Perfect Man." She has also enjoyed a successful music career, with hit albums like "Metamorphosis" and "Dignity."