Hilary Duff is used to being on stage, but this summer, she’s ready to up the ante. In a new interview, the “Lizzie McGuire” alum opened up about the mini tour she headlined this past winter, describing it as the perfect prep for her upcoming slate of summer shows which will feature some of her first live performances of tracks from her latest album, “Luck… Or Something.”
Speaking with PEOPLE, Duff expressed her gratitude for the “Small Rooms, Big Nerves” tour she embarked on in January 2026. Her next tour, “Lucky Me,” will start in June 2026 in West Palm Beach at the iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, and conclude in October 29 at the RAC Arena in Australia.
According to Duff, the next slate of shows will be bigger than before—something the “Younger” actress has been prepping for. “I’m so excited for the scale to change,” she said.
“There is something so sweet about getting to see everyone’s face, and being so intimate and close with everyone — and it was really a great way for me to start and build confidence — but I just feel like I know what I’m doing and kind of got my reps in,” she added.
Hilary Duff Sings About Family Struggles On Latest Album
According to The Blast, Duff’s latest album features a number of personal songs, including the track “We Don’t Talk,” in which the singer opens up about her estranged relationship with her sister, Haylie.
“Don’t know when it happened / Not even sure what it was about,” Duff sings over the beat. “’Cause we come from the same home, same blood.”
She continued, “People ask me how you’re doing / I wanna say amazing, but the truth is that I don’t know / What I always end up saying is how … We don’t talk, we don’t talk about it / We don’t talk about anything anymore.”
In a separate interview, Duff got candid about the reality of her relationship with Haylie, calling it the “most lonely part of my existence.”
Hilary Duff Gets Real About The Fallout With Her Father, Bob
In another song, “The Optimist,” Duff gets real about the complicated connection she has with her father, Bob Duff. In the track, Duff sings about wishing her father “would really love me.”
She detailed her decision to be honest about things with her dad, admitting she finally “felt ready” to bare it all.
“That’s my family. Those are the people that affect you the most, take up the most space naturally as a human who’s born into something,” Duff said.
However, Duff admitted to learning valuable lessons as she’s aged.
“Just because you’re born into a family doesn’t mean that it always stays together. You can only control your side and your street,” she said.
Duff Paid Homage To Late ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Co-Star
In February 2026, Duff paid homage to her late “Lizzie McGuire” co-star, Robert Carradine, who passed away at the age of 71.
“This one hurts. It’s really hard to face this reality about an old friend,” Duff captioned a photo of them. “There was so much warmth in the McGuire family, and I always felt so cared for by my on-screen parents.”
Duff added, “I’m deeply sad to learn Bobby was suffering. My heart aches for him, his family, and everyone who loved him.”
Duff’s on-screen brother, Jake Thomas, shared a similar statement on his social media page, according to The Blast.
“My heart hurts today. I was fortunate to know Bobby for most my life. And he was one of the coolest guys you could ever meet. Funny, pragmatic, sometimes cranky, always a little eccentric,” he wrote.
Carradine Passed After A Years-Long Battle With Bipolar Disorder
Born in March 1954, Carradine, who starred in “Revenge of the Nerds” and “The Long Riders,” died after a years-long battle with bipolar disorder, his family confirmed.
His daughter, Ever Carradine, posted a carousel of images after her father’s death, praising his “sweet” and “funny” nature.
“He was all heart, and in a world so full of conflict and division, I think we can all take a page out of his book today, open our hearts and feel and share the love. I have a thousand stories and I’m being flooded with memories — so if you see me, please ask me about my dad, Bobby Carradine, who made me who I am. Rest easy, dad. I love you the most,” she wrote.
