Actor Unaware of Teen Feud at Premiere

Chad Michael Murray has shared his perspective on a notable moment from his early career: attending the 2003 Freaky Friday premiere with his A Cinderella Story costar, Hilary Duff. Murray recounted that he invited Duff to the event to help them build chemistry for their romantic comedy, having spent considerable time together filming. He confessed that at 19, he was largely unaware of the intense celebrity feud between Duff and his Freaky Friday costar, Lindsay Lohan, and only realized the potential drama just before entering the premiere.

Murray expressed fondness for both Duff and Lohan, noting he was simply focused on his work with Duff and that any past issues between the actresses have since been resolved. Hilary Duff herself has spoken about the event, referring to it as a time she "intentionally" attended the premiere amidst her rivalry with Lohan. Despite the unexpected attention surrounding his date, Murray remembers the era and the making of A Cinderella Story as a highlight, characterizing the set as a fun, high school-like experience.