168. Hilary Duff Part 1: Lizzie McGuire

Yesterday your life was duller... now everything is technicolor because today is finally the day my Hilary Duff series premieres!!! Today we start with Hilary's childhood that began with acting in plays with sister Haylie in their home state of Texas and ended with superstardom. After some early success, Hilary left Hollywood completely discouraged due to being fired from a high profile gig. The 12-year-old declined auditioning for Lizzie McGuire multiple times before agreeing and almost single-handedly revamping the entire Disney brand for the 2000s. I explain why Hilary became so successful back then and why she has remained in the hearts & minds of millennials to this day. Let's dive in!!MERCH: https://ultimate-fangirl-apparel.printify.me/PATREON Subscribers heard this episode completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for 180+ bonus podcast episodes & long form video content! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCASTInstagram, Threads, TikTok: @ashleeandjessicastSend an email at ashleeandjessicast@gmail.comUse code ASHLEEANDJESSICAST for 15% off on ⁠JessicaSimpson.com⁠ + free shipping off $100 or more.FOLLOW LIA Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc