Hilary Duff Is Officially Returning to Music And We’re Emotional About It

By Alexus Mosley

For a certain generation, Hilary Duff isn’t just an actress or a pop star. She’s the moment! From The Lizzie McGuire Movie’s unforgettable “What Dreams Are Made Of” finale to her early-2000s reign with Metamorphosis and “Come Clean,” Duff has always been more than just a face on our TV screens, she’s been the soundtrack to our growing up.

Now, after a decade away from the recording studio, Hilary Duff is making her grand return. On Tuesday, Duff announced that she has signed with Atlantic Records and is currently working on brand-new music. Even more exciting? She’s also filming an intimate docu-series directed by Sam Wrench, the same creative mind behind Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour film. The series promises an unfiltered look into Hilary’s life as she balances motherhood, creative rebirth, and preparing for her return to the stage.

Her last album, Breathe In. Breathe Out., dropped in 2015, making this comeback one of the most anticipated pop culture resurgences of the decade. And if her recent Instagram teases — complete with disco balls, cherries, and studio snapshots—are any indication, Duff is ready to embrace a bold new era while giving fans the nostalgia we’ve been craving. For millennials who grew up with her, Hilary’s return feels like a full-circle pop culture moment. For Gen Z and beyond, it’s a chance to discover the magic of one of the early 2000s’ most beloved stars.

No release date has been announced yet, but one thing’s certain: the Hilary Duff renaissance has officially begun, and we’re absolutely here for it.