Hilary Duff Surprises Fans at Austin City Limits Festival

Last month, on October 3rd, 2025, former Disney Channel star Hilary Duff made a surprise appearance at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Texas. The 38-year-old actress joined singer Role Model on stage as he performed his song "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out."

Role Model's introduction of Duff was a nod to her 2003 hit "What Dreams Are Made Of," which was famously featured in The Lizzie McGuire Movie, a spin-off of Duff's popular Disney series. As Role Model and Duff danced together, the crowd erupted in excitement, with the 28-year-old singer yelling, "This is what dreams are made of!"

Duff's unexpected cameo is just a glimpse of what's to come for the multi-talented star. Last month, she revealed that she has signed with Atlantic Records and is preparing to make a long-awaited return to music, 10 years after the release of her last album. Duff is also working on a docuseries that will chronicle her musical comeback and personal journey, offering fans an unfiltered look into her life as she balances raising a family, recording new music, and preparing to perform on stage for the first time in over a decade.