Fun Facts About Hilary Duff

There are many fun facts about Hilary Duff, the multi-talented star discovered by Disney as a youngster. The wholesome and bubbly Duff is known for her outgoing nature and fun personality, although she is now transitioning into more mature fare, such as her latest guest stint on the CW's Gossip Girl. She is involved in so many different projects that not even her own official fan site can keep up with her hectic schedule.

Personal Facts About Hilary Duff

• Duff was born on Sept. 28, 1987 in Houston, Texas. She was the second child and second daughter, for Bob and Susan Duff. Her sister, Haylie, was born in 1985.

• Duff donated generously after the Asian Tsunami in 2005. She performed at a Tsunami relief fun raiser concert in Canada and gave profits from her popular Most Wanted tour to the fund. She also donated $250,000 to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

• Duff's charity work includes Return to Freedom, a foundation that rescues wild horses, and USA Harvest, a charity that helps feed the hungry. She also has been a staunch supporter for the charity Kids with a Cause, since its founding. The charity helps children living in poverty.

• Duff dated Joel Madden for two and a half years before they broke up. Madden is the lead singer of the popular band Good Charlotte. She also dated the pop singer Aaron Carter. She has been dating National Hockey League player Mike Comrie since 2007.

• Duff and her sister, Haylie, are best friends. They starred together in the 2006 movie Material Girls and Haylie helped write Duff's 2007 album, Dignity. They also appeared together once on the game show Hollywood Squares.

Career Facts About Hilary Duff

• Duff had her first professional performance at 6 years old, when she danced in The Nutcracker Suite with the Columbus BalletMet. Her older sister, Haylie, also danced in the tour.

• Duff has her own popular clothing and home furnishing line, Stuff by Hilary Duff. She also has two perfume collections, With Love and Wrapped With Love.

• Duff has popped up in a single episode of many scripted TV shows, including Chicago Hope, Frasier, Joan of Arcadia, Ghost Whisperer and Law and Order: SVU.

• Duff performed at President George W. Bush's Youth Inaugural Concert in 2005.

• Duff has been listed in official Forbes magazine several times. She was 72 on the Forbes Power 100 list in 2007. She was also listed in The 20 Top-Earning Young Superstars in 2007 and Richest Young Stars Under 25 in 2005.

• Duff's resume includes TV star, movie star, singer, songwriter, dancer, designer, producer and spokesperson.