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Duff Defends Mom Amidst Stage Mom Accusations
17 Mar
Summary
- Hilary Duff claims her mother never pushed her into acting.
- Frankie Muniz labeled Duff's mother as intense and a stage mom.
- Duff credits her mother for navigating Hollywood's challenges.
Hilary Duff has recently spoken out about her upbringing as a child actor, particularly addressing perceptions of her mother's management. Appearing on Mythical Kitchen, Duff clarified that her mother, Susan Duff, did not push her into acting or singing.
She described her mother as a supportive figure who understood her and her sister Haylie's love for performing. This defense comes after Frankie Muniz described Susan Duff as the "epitome of a stage mom" due to her perceived intensity.
Muniz recalled an instance where Susan Duff seemingly arranged for Hilary to co-star in Agent Cody Banks, a project Muniz was unaware of the previous day.
Duff acknowledged that mistakes were made during her early career but highlighted the unique pressures of being a child star. She compared her experience to those of Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, and Miley Cyrus, who also transitioned from Disney stars to recording artists.
