Mar 10 • 12:30 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

Saw parents' divorce at the age of 18, actress's relationship with father broke

Actress Hilary Duff reflects on the emotional impact of her parents' divorce during a recent podcast interview.

Hilary Duff, the Hollywood actress, has announced her return to the music scene with her new album titled 'Luck... or Something'. This marks Duff's sixth studio album and her first in almost a decade, and it is already performing well on music charts. Alongside her musical comeback, she shared personal insights during an interview on Jay Shetty's podcast, On Purpose, revealing her struggles with her parents' divorce that occurred when she was 18 years old.

During the podcast, Duff discussed the emotional turmoil she experienced as a teenager coping with her parents, Robert and Susan Duff's, separation. After 20 years of marriage, they divorced in 2008. Duff admitted that being at the cusp of adulthood made the experience even more challenging, giving her a sense of guilt about her parents' happiness and questioning whether they stayed together only for the sake of their children.

This revelation adds a personal layer to her public persona, showing how childhood experiences shape individuals, even those in the spotlight. Duff's candid sharing not only highlights the struggles many children face during parental separations but also resonates with audiences, offering a relatable perspective on family dynamics and emotional resilience during difficult times.

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