Hilary Duff Confirms Estrangement from Sister Haylie in New Album
Hilary Duff has publicly addressed a long-rumored rift with her older sister, Haylie Duff, confirming that her new song “We Don’t Talk” is directly inspired by their strained relationship. The revelation came during a deeply emotional interview on CBS Mornings, broadcast on February 20, 2026.
A Song Rooted in Loneliness
“It’s definitely about my sister and just absolutely the most lonely part of my existence is not having my sister in my life at the moment,” a tearful Hilary Duff, 38, shared with host Anthony Mason. She admitted to struggling with the decision to include such a personal and painful song on her new album, Luck… Or Something.
Navigating Childhood Fame and Family
Duff explained that the song reflects a feeling of isolation she’s experienced as someone who has lived much of her life in the public eye. “As a person that exists in the world without my, like, other half, so many people are having that experience,” she said. She noted the commonality of such experiences, adding, “A lot of conversations I have with people are, like, ‘Yeah, me too.’”
Sharing Her Truth Through Music
Despite the personal nature of the song, Hilary ultimately decided to include “We Don’t Talk” on the album given that it represented her “truth.” She emphasized the importance of authenticity in her work, stating, “It’s my truth, and…so many people are having this experience.”
Dealing with Public Scrutiny
Hilary acknowledged the challenges of having her life constantly under public scrutiny, particularly given her early fame with “Lizzie McGuire.” “It’s hard because I am me, and people know everything about my life since I was a child. I didn’t necessarily choose that part, but it’s my reality,” she said. She as well expressed frustration with speculation and misinformation circulating online, particularly on platforms like TikTok.
Acceptance and Moving Forward
Whereas acknowledging the pain caused by the estrangement, Hilary expressed a desire to move forward and focus on her own path. “I think I have to just exist as a person on my own and do what I want to do,” she stated. She expressed hope that her sister might listen to the song but acknowledged that she doesn’t know how Haylie will react.
No Ill Intentions
Hilary was careful to emphasize that the song is not intended as a criticism of her sister. “It’s literally just my experience,” she clarified. “That’s really all I perceive like sharing.”
Luck… Or Something is available now.
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