Born: September 28, 1987 in Houston, TX Active In: 2000's
Hilary Duff first made a name for herself on the enormously successful Disney Channel/ABC Kids show #Lizzie McGuire, which she parlayed into careers as a pop singer and film actress. Like most overnight successes, Duff paid her dues for a few years before her big break. Appearances in the 1997 women's Western #True Women, 1998's #Casper (as %the Friendly Ghost's human friend %Wendy), and 1999's #The Soul Collector paved the way for her best-known role. #Lizzie McGuire, which chronicled the ups and downs of junior high schooler %Lizzie's life with live-action and animated clips, debuted in 2001 and very quickly became a huge hit with the preteen set. Aside from the show's unique format, one of the main reasons for its success was Duff herself.