'Mom always tells me to celebrate everyone's uniqueness. I like the way that sounds."

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Additionally, Hilary is storming the music charts, with singles "So Yesterday" and "Come Clean" settling nicely into the top 40. Hilary's first album, "Metamorphosis", debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, and eventually ascended to #1 in the following weeks. To date, it has sold more than 2 million copies.

Although she is currently touring America in support of "Metamorphosis," Hilary hasn't discarded her film career. A Cinderella Story (2004), co-starring Chad Michael Murray, hits theaters on July 19th. The Perfect Man (2005) and Raise Your Voice (2004) is due to open in 2005.

Hilary is the 2004 international spokesperson of Kids With A Cause, a charity organization that specializes in poverty-stricken children. Her other film credits include Cheaper by the Dozen (2003), Human Nature (2001), Cadet Kelly (2002), and True Women (1997).

- One of Forbes' most powerful celebrities under 25 in 2005.

- Duff and boyfriend Joel Madden deny reports they are planning to wed, insisting they are happy just the way they are. (January 9, 2006)

- Will be the host of the West Coast portion of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve on ABC this year, and she will perform three songs. (November 29, 2005)

- Duff and Good Charlotte boyfriend Joel Madden have been shooting their own reality show - but only for their private collection. (November 25, 2005)

- Is desperate to take a month off after a manic year with three movies, a sell-out tour and, a greatest hits album release. (November 15, 2005)

- Has pledged to donate $250,000 US to help hurricane Katrina victims on the Gulf of Mexico coast. (September 3, 2005)

- Says she’s looking forward to shedding her image and playing quirkier, more offbeat roles as she gets older. (August 18, 2005)

- Is amused when learning Eminem rapped about her bottom in his single Ass Like That. (July 27, 2005)

- Says she'll never understand why she and former phone pal Lindsay Lohan became enemies over their romances with Aaron Carter. (July 26, 2005)

- Will co-host the 2005 Teen Choice Awards. (July 14, 2005)

- Is to set to star in comedy sequel CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN 2, reprising her role from the 2003 movie. (May 14, 2005)

- Will donate a portion of all ticket sales from her sold-out Most Wanted tour to aid tsunami relief efforts. (January 11, 2005)

- Burst into tears backstage at the 2004 World Music Awards because her stylist untangled her necklace for her.

- Launched her clothing line Stuff on March 12, 2004.

- Has a new mystery actor boyfriend who she has been dating for just a month. (February 11, 2004)