Haylie Katherine Duff, born on February 19, 1985, is a multi-talented American actress, singer, songwriter, television host, writer, and fashion designer. As the older sister of renowned American singer and actress Hilary Duff, Haylie has carved out her own successful career in the entertainment industry.
Born in Houston, Texas, Haylie Duff's mother, Susan Duff, is a film producer who has worked on several projects, including A Cinderella Story, The Perfect Man, and Material Girls. Her father, Robert Erhard "Bob" Duff, is a businessman who has been involved in the family's convenience store business.
Haylie began her acting career at a young age, training in ballet and landing her first role in the Houston Metropolitan Dance Company's production of The Nutcracker Suite at the age of eight. She went on to make guest appearances on various TV shows and films, including True Women, The Amanda Show, Chicago Hope, Boston Public, and Third Watch.
In 2002, Haylie joined the cast of Lizzie McGuire as Amy Sanders, and later made guest appearances on That's So Raven and Joan of Arcadia. She also lent her voice to the Christmas animation film In Search of Santa and appeared in the feature film Napoleon Dynamite, which earned her a Teen Choice Award.
In 2005, Haylie joined the cast of 7th Heaven, playing Sandy Jameson, and later appeared in the Broadway production of Hairspray as Amber Von Tussle. She also co-starred with her sister Hilary in the film Material Girls, which she co-produced with her mother and sister.
In the following years, Haylie appeared in various made-for-television and straight-to-DVD films, including Nightmare, My Sexiest Year, Legacy, Backwoods, Love Takes Wing, Love Finds a Home, and My Nanny's Secret. She also hosted the reality show Legally Blonde the Musical: The Search for Elle Woods and lent her voice to the animated film Foodfight!.
Throughout her career, Haylie has demonstrated her versatility and talent in various roles, from film and television to music and fashion design.
