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Mar 9
1h 20m

Hilary Duff Is Just a Girl

Claire Donald & Tess Bellomo
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Before she was a pop girl, a tabloid headline, or the blueprint for millennial style, Hilary Duff was just a kid from Texas with a big dream and a head voice that would become weirdly controversial. This week on Right Answers Mostly, we’re diving into the full Hilary Duff story: from early auditions to becoming Disney Channel’s most relatable star on Lizzie ... Show More
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