Hilary Duff and her sister Haylie Duff have not been publicly seen together since 2019, and the actress has confirmed that her song "We Don't Talk" addresses their estrangement. However, no specific reason for the rift has been confirmed by either sister.
Profile Summary
Hilary Erhard Duff, born 28 September 1987 in Houston, Texas, is an American actress, singer-songwriter, businesswoman, and author. She is married to Matthew Koma and has four children. Her net worth is estimated at $25 million.
Why Doesn't Hilary Duff Talk to Her Sister?
As of July 2026, no specific cause has been confirmed for the strained relationship. In a 17 February 2026 interview with Glamour, Hilary said, "That's my family. Those are the people that affect you the most, taking up the most space naturally as a human who's born into something. Just because you're born into a family doesn't mean that it always stays together... I've had a very complicated life, and my parents had a very complicated thing."
Timeline of Hilary and Haylie Duff's Relationship
1993: Moving to Hollywood
The sisters moved from Houston to Los Angeles as children, with their mother Susan managing their careers. Haylie told TV Insider, "I feel we both ended up pretty normal. I think it's because my mom stayed really involved in my life... I think the fact she was very involved in us navigating this industry is probably the reason we didn't go off the rails more."
2000s: Collaborations
Between 2002 and 2006, the sisters starred together in Material Girls and Lizzie McGuire, where Haylie played cousin Amy. They also released the cover "Our Lips Are Sealed" for the 2004 film A Cinderella Story and "The Siamese Cat Song."
2008: Parents' Divorce
Robert and Susan Duff divorced after 20 years. Hilary said on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast, "My parents divorced when I was around 18. And I feel like that was a really hard time... we don't speak very often."
2015: Supporting Each Other as Mothers
After Haylie welcomed daughter Ryan Ava in May 2015, she told People about Hilary's support: "She's been there to support me. Whether I just want to cry for a minute or I just need her to hold (Ryan) for a second... I think that's probably been the most important thing for me so far."
March 2019: Last Public Photo Together
The sisters were last spotted together in March 2019, with their last known photo dating to April 2020. They still follow each other on social media but have no public interactions.
December 2019: Hilary's Wedding
Hilary married Matthew Koma on 21 December 2019. A source told People that Haylie was "very involved in the wedding prep" and that the sisters were "very close." Two years later, Haylie moved to Austin, Texas.
January 2026: Ashley Tisdale's Essay
On 1 January 2026, Ashley Tisdale published an essay on The Cut about a toxic mom group that excluded her. The group allegedly included Meghan Trainor, Mandy Moore, Gaby Dalkin, and Kelsey Deenihan. Speculation linked the essay to Hilary, and her husband Matthew Koma defended her on Instagram. Haylie liked Tisdale's promotional post and later met Tisdale for dinner, amplifying tension.
February 2026: Hilary Releases "We Don't Talk"
On 20 February 2026, Hilary released "We Don't Talk" on her album Luck … or Something. She told CBS Mornings, "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." The lyrics include, "If it's 'cause you're jealous, God knows I would sell it all, then break you off the bigger half" and "Let's have it out; I'll hear you out, you'll hear me out on the couch."
FAQs
- How many siblings does Hilary Duff have? One older sister, Haylie Duff.
- What is Hilary Duff's song "We Don't Talk" about? Her strained relationship with her sister.
- What happened between Hilary and Haylie? The specific cause has not been revealed.
- Does Hilary have a good relationship with her sister? No, they have not had public interactions or reported reconciliation since 2019.
- When did they stop speaking? Last seen together in 2019; exact date unknown.
- Has Haylie spoken about the feud? No public statements.
- Why did Haylie side with Ashley Tisdale? She has not explained.
- Does Hilary talk to her parents? She has a complicated relationship with them.
As of July 2026, the reason for the estrangement remains publicly unknown.
