Trending Now - Hilary Duff Opens up About Family Challenges and Divorce

WHO:

Hilary Duff, singer-actress

Mike Comrie, former NHL player and Hilary Duff's ex-husband

Matthew Koma, songwriter and Hilary Duff's current husband

Robert Duff, Hilary Duff's father

Susan Duff, Hilary Duff's mother

Haylie Duff, Hilary Duff's older sister

Hilary Duff, singer-actress

Mike Comrie, former NHL player and Hilary Duff's ex-husband

Matthew Koma, songwriter and Hilary Duff's current husband

Robert Duff, Hilary Duff's father

Susan Duff, Hilary Duff's mother

Haylie Duff, Hilary Duff's older sister

Hilary Duff, singer-actress

Mike Comrie, former NHL player and Hilary Duff's ex-husband

Matthew Koma, songwriter and Hilary Duff's current husband

Robert Duff, Hilary Duff's father

Susan Duff, Hilary Duff's mother

Haylie Duff, Hilary Duff's older sister

WHAT:

Duff stated, “I think being very vulnerable and open about what it's like to be in a family that your parents aren't together and you don't have relationships with both of your parents... It's devastating.”

Duff mentioned, “I don’t know if that's the truth, but that's how it feels,” regarding her feelings about her family dynamics.

Duff described her relationship with her father, stating, “We don't speak very often,” and noted that her estrangement has left her without “a whole bunch of answers.”

Hilary Duff stated, “I felt like in that time of my life, I was so ready to get married … I was ready to have a baby,” reflecting on her mindset before her divorce from Mike Comrie.

Duff mentioned, “Choosing to end a family is a huge, horrible choice to make. But I also co-parent … with that person. And we do a great job mostly.”

Duff described her estrangement from her sister Haylie, saying, “My sister and I don’t speak,” which inspired her song “We Don’t Talk” from her album "Luck … or Something."

Duff reflected on her experience with body image issues and disordered eating, stating, “I definitely struggled for a little while there, just trying to fit a certain mold and have control over something in my life.”

Hilary Duff stated, “I felt like in that time of my life, I was so ready to get married … I was ready to have a baby,” reflecting on her mindset before her divorce from Mike Comrie.

Duff mentioned, “To be in a family that, you know, your parents aren’t together, and you don’t have relationships with both of your parents, it’s devastating,” discussing the emotional impact of her parents' divorce.

Duff described her estrangement from her sister Haylie, saying, “My sister and I don’t speak,” which inspired her song “We Don’t Talk” from her album "Luck … or Something."

Hilary Duff discussed her divorce from Mike Comrie, which was finalized in 2016.

Duff stated, “Choosing to end a family is a huge, horrible choice to make.”

Duff and Comrie share a son named Luca.

Duff has three children with Matthew Koma.

Duff's parents divorced in 2008 after 20 years of marriage.

Duff mentioned, “My sister and I don’t speak,” referring to her estrangement from Haylie.

Duff's new album, "Luck … or Something," was released on February 20th, 2026, and debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.

Duff will kick off a world arena tour in June 2026.

WHERE:

The podcast "On Purpose With Jay Shetty" where Duff shared her experiences.

WHEN:

The podcast episode was posted on March 9th, 2026.

Duff's album "Luck … or Something" was released on February 20th, 2026.

Duff's divorce from Mike Comrie was finalized in 2016.

Duff's parents divorced in 2008.

The podcast episode was posted on March 9th, 2026.

Duff's album "Luck … or Something" was released on February 20th, 2026.

WHY:

Duff expressed that her parents' divorce and the resulting family dynamics have significantly impacted her emotional well-being and relationships.

Duff expressed that her complicated family dynamics and the impact of her parents' divorce have influenced her approach to her own family and relationships.

Duff reflected on her parents' divorce and its impact on her own approach to her split from Comrie.

Duff expressed that her complicated family dynamics and the impact of her parents' divorce have influenced her approach to her own family and relationships.

Duff reflected on her parents' divorce and its impact on her own approach to her split from Comrie.

Duff expressed the desire to avoid the negative dynamics she observed in her parents' relationship post-divorce.

HOW:

Duff shared her intention to maintain a positive co-parenting relationship with Comrie, stating, “Not that it was always easy, but it felt way easier than the alternative.”

Duff shared her intention to maintain a positive co-parenting relationship with Comrie, stating, “We’re going to do holidays together as much as we can.”

Duff stated she aimed for a positive co-parenting relationship with Comrie, saying, “We’re going to do holidays together as much as we can.”

(UPDATED March 10, 2026 19:16 UTC)

In a recent podcast episode posted on March 9, Hilary Duff opened up about the emotional challenges stemming from her parents' divorce, stating, “I think being very vulnerable and open about what it's like to be in a family that your parents aren't together and you don't have relationships with both of your parents... It's devastating.” She also shared her feelings about her estrangement from her father, saying, “We don't speak very often,” and expressed a desire to maintain a positive co-parenting relationship with her ex-husband, Mike Comrie, noting that it felt easier than the alternative. Duff reflected on her family dynamics, admitting, “I don’t know if that's the truth, but that's how it feels,” highlighting the impact these issues have had on her emotional well-being.

(UPDATED March 10, 2026 17:15 UTC)

In a recent podcast episode posted on March 9, Hilary Duff opened up about her past, reflecting on her mindset before her divorce from Mike Comrie, saying she was ready to get married and have a baby. She also discussed her complicated family dynamics, mentioning her estrangement from her sister Haylie, which inspired her song "We Don’t Talk," and emphasized her commitment to co-parenting with Comrie, stating they aim to spend holidays together as much as possible. Additionally, Duff shared her struggles with body image and how her parents' divorce has shaped her approach to her own family and relationships.

(UPDATED March 10, 2026 13:21 UTC)

Hilary Duff opened up about her life experiences, reflecting on her readiness for marriage and motherhood before her divorce from Mike Comrie, while also discussing the emotional toll of her parents' divorce. She revealed her estrangement from her sister Haylie, which inspired her song "We Don’t Talk," and shared her struggles with body image and disordered eating. Duff emphasized her commitment to a positive co-parenting relationship with Comrie, expressing a desire to celebrate holidays together as a family.

(UPDATED March 10, 2026 11:12 UTC)

In a recent episode of the podcast "On Purpose With Jay Shetty," Hilary Duff opened up about her divorce from Mike Comrie, which was finalized in 2016, and reflected on how her parents' divorce in 2008 influenced her approach to co-parenting their son, Luca. Duff shared her commitment to maintaining a positive relationship with Comrie, stating, “We’re going to do holidays together as much as we can,” while also revealing her estrangement from her sister, Haylie. Additionally, Duff's new album, "Luck … or Something," debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 after its release on February 20, 2026, and she is set to kick off a world arena tour in June.