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“I took singing lessons because she did.

It all just got more intense until it turned into careers for both of us,” Hilary said.

Haylie Duff smiling

She eventually followed her sister, Haylie, into acting, becoming a household name.

Duff said she was around age 10 or 11 when she first started to get into acting.

Still, a win is a win, and it’s clear those acting lessons paid off big time!

A young Haylie Duff smiling

Breaking into film and television proved to be more difficult, though.

The film would go on to become a cult classic, helping the 19-year-old make a name for herself.

Duff, though, knew that the film was going to be huge.

Haylie Duff smiling

“I read it and immediately knew it was going to be really funny,” she said.

Sadly, the three-week shoot ended up being life-changing for Duff in more ways than one.

“It was one of the most devastating experiences of my life,” she said.

Little Hilary, Haylie Duff smiling

The two also worked together onthe film’s soundtrack, collaborating on the song “Material Girl.”

Amber is the mean girl of the show, and Duff had a blast playing her.

“I also find the music so great.

Haylie Duff smiling

I grew up watching the movie, and I was a huge fan of it.”

She said, “We pull for each other.

With film and television, your scenes are by yourself.”

Haylie Duff holding dolls, smiling

For two years, from 2005 to 2007, Duffplayed Sandy Jamesonon the sometimes-overly sentimental-but-always-heartwarming series.

“I don’t know why I’m always hired to play the pregnant person …

I guess it’s good preparation for one day when I become a mom.”

Little Haylie Duff wearing a bow

She turned out to be right.

I guess that’s how I got better at it.

I just did it more often."

A young Haylie Duff smiling

Yes, Haylie, the proof isliterallyin the pudding.

For example, did you know that she also has her own clothing line?

Yup, in 2017, Duff co-founded the clothing line Little Moon Society with Jessica Frank.

A young Haylie Duff smiling

While the brand was originally just for kids, it now carries clothing for little ones and adults.

For Duff’s part, the pandemic made her realize that she was no longer enjoying living in Hollywood.

While she’s still performing, stardom just isn’t that important to her now.

Haylie Duff smiling, embracing sister Hilary

“I’ve mostly stepped away from everything a little bit because I was having a baby …

I really wanted to enjoy that time with them,” she toldDistractify.

Balancing her career with motherhood hasn’t always been easy, but Duff toldYahoo!

Haylie Duff with sister Hilary

We have to agree!

Haylie Duff smiling, waving

Haylie Duff wearing long earrings

Haylie Duff sitting outdoors, smiling