Haylie Katherine Duff (born February 19, 1985) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Sandy Jameson in the television series 7th Heaven, Amy Sanders in Lizzie McGuire and Summer Wheatly in Napoleon Dynamite. Duff is a food blogger and hosted a cooking show, The Real Girl's Kitchen, in 2014. She is the older sister of Hilary Duff.
Early life The older sister of Hilary Duff, Haylie Duff was born in Houston. Duff's mother, Susan Colleen Duff (née Cobb) is a film producer who was a co-executive producer of A Cinderella Story (2004), a producer of The Perfect Man (2005) and Material Girls (2006), and the manager of Hilary; she was previously a homemaker. Her father, Robert Erhard "Bob" Duff, a partner and owner in a chain of convenience stores with his father, John B. Duff, resides at the family home in Houston to maintain the family's business. She began her acting career as an offshoot of her early dance training. Growing up in Texas, Duff began ballet at an early age. By the age of eight, Duff landed a role in the Houston Metropolitan Dance Company's production of The Nutcracker Suite.
Career Acting
Duff's early career started by making guest appearances on made-for-television films such as True Women and on TV series such as The Amanda Show. In addition to guest-starring roles on Chicago Hope, Boston Public, and Third Watch, Duff became a familiar face starting in late 2002 as Amy Sanders on Lizzie McGuire. In 2004, Duff made a guest appearance on That's So Raven as Katina Jones. After making guest appearances on television, Duff received her first role in a feature film when she was cast as Summer Wheatly in Napoleon Dynamite. The film earned her first Teen Choice Award win. She continued making guest appearances, which include Joan of Arcadia and American Dreams. She also lent her voice talent to the Christmas animation film In Search of Santa which again, featured sister Hilary. In 2005, Duff joined the cast of the television series 7th Heaven, playing Sandy Jameson, best friend to Simon's girlfriend Rose.
In June 2006, Duff joined the Broadway cast of Hairspray, portraying mean girl Amber Von Tussle, and left the role in early October 2006.
Duff has also starred in Material Girls with sister Hilary, where she is credited as co-producer, with her mother and sister credited as producers. Following Material Girls, Duff appeared in various made-for-television or straight-to-DVD films including Nightmare, My Sexiest Year, Legacy, Backwoods, Love Takes Wing, Love Finds a Home and My Nanny's Secret.
Between 2008 and 2015, Duff appeared in various films and TV roles, including; Fear Island, Tug and Slightly Single in L.A. She lent her voice to the animated film Foodfight!, but due to distribution issues, the film was delayed for years until it finally saw a release in 2012. Duff hosted the reality show Legally Blonde: The Musical – The Search for Elle Woods, which searched for an actress to take over the lead role in Legally Blonde: The Musical where she had been in the chorus. She was also listed as an executive producer of the series. Duff's project was the film Badge of Honor in 2015.
Music
Duff has recorded numerous singles for various soundtracks with her sister, with most of them appearing on the Disneymania discs. Notable soundtracks include: In Search of Santa, The Lizzie McGuire Movie, A Cinderella Story, and Material Girls. She was featured on rapper Kool G Rap's album Half a Klip, providing the background vocals on the track "On the Rise Again" produced by DJ Premier. Duff also sang "A Whatever Life" for the Stuck in the Suburbs soundtrack and "Sweetest Pain" for the Raising Helen soundtrack. She is also featured on song "Babysitting Is a Bum Deal" on the album Family Guy: Live in Las Vegas, singing a duet with Seth MacFarlane as his character Stewie. In addition to singing, Duff has also written and co-written several songs for her sister Hilary's first two studio albums, Metamorphosis and her self titled second album. She also contributed the whistling to Hilary’s song "Sparks" from her album Breathe In. Breathe Out.
After signing with Hollywood Records, Duff planned on releasing "Screwed" in August 2004 as her debut solo single. When Paris Hilton revealed she had also recorded a version for her debut album, Duff claimed that she had procured the rights from the songwriters prior and attempted to block her from releasing the song. Hilton's version was leaked onto radio airplay before their management teams could settle the dispute, and Duff's team decided not to pursue the case further. In 2008, Duff's debut album, Walk the Walk, was scheduled to be released later in the year. The album included "Holiday" as its lead single, "Walk the Walk" as its title track, "Faded", "Crush", and "Just a Minute"; however, it was never released and Duff parted with Hollywood Records. The song "Holiday" was later re-recorded by Hilary Duff and released on her greatest hits album Best of Hilary Duff.
Other ventures In 2012 she started her own blog called Real Girl's Kitchen, which was later picked up by the Cooking Channel and made into a show in 2014. In 2013, Duff released her first book called "The Real Girl's Kitchen". In 2017 Haylie started her own children's fashion line called Little Moon Society.
Personal life
In 2009, Duff stated, "I am a Christian, but I also don't really see myself as a religious person. I see myself as more of a spiritual person. There are a lot of things that I do agree with in Christianity and things that I don't agree with. I'm not a regular churchgoer, but I do think that I have my own beliefs that I feel strongly about."
In April 2014, Duff announced her engagement to Matt Rosenberg after a year and a half of dating. She and Rosenberg have two daughters. In April 2026, a representative for Haylie Duff has confirmed that she and Matt Rosenberg have called off the engagement.
Filmography
Film
+ Year Title Role Notes 2003 The Newman Shower Wendy Short film The Lizzie McGuire Movie Isabella Parigi (singing voice) 2004 In Search of Santa Princess Lucinda Napoleon Dynamite Summer Wheatly 2005 I Love Your Work Fran 2006 Material Girls Ava Marchetta Dishdogz Cassidy 2007 My Sexiest Year Debbie 2008 Legacy Lana Stephens Direct-to-video. Also known as Pretty Little Devils 2010 Tug Kim 2011 Video Girl Khloe 2012 Foodfight! Sweet Cakes Voice role Golden Winter Rory (voice) The Lost Episode Megan 2013 Slightly Single in L.A. Jill Taken by Grace Carrie Everett Direct-to-video 2014 The Wedding Pact Elizabeth Carter Muffin Top: A Love Story Jessica A Belle for Christmas Kate The Costume Shop Jessica 2015 Desecrated Allie McClean Badge of Honor Brittany Gallo 2016 The Adventures of Panda Warrior GoGo Goat English dub 2017 The Sandman Claire 2018 The Ladybug Queenie Voice role 2021 The Baby Pact Elizabeth Becker 2022 My Sweet Monster Princess Barbara Voice role
Television
+ Year Title Role Notes 1997 True Women Extra (uncredited) Television miniseries Hope Martha Jean Pruitt Television film 1998 Addams Family Reunion Gina Adams Television film 1999 The Amanda Show Girl in Crowd Episode: "Talent Contest" 2000 Chicago Hope Jenny Episode: "Boys Will Be Girls" Dreams in the Attic Jessica Television film 2001 Boston Public Sylvia Episodes: "Chapter Nine" and "Chapter Sixteen" 2002–2003 Lizzie McGuire Amy Sanders Episodes: "Party Over Here", "Xtreme Xmas" and "Clue-Less" 2003 Third Watch Young Faith Episode: "Collateral Damage: Part 1" American Dreams Shangri-La Episode: "Change a Comin" 2004 That's So Raven Katina Episode: "He's Got the Power" One on One Mandy Episode: "Lost in the Headlights" 2005 Complete Savages Jessica Episode: "Save a Dance for Me" Joan of Arcadia Stevie Marx Recurring role 2005–2007 7th Heaven Sandy Jameson Main role 2007 Nightmare Molly Duggan Television film 2008 Backwoods Lee Television film 2009 Love Takes Wing Dr. Annie Nelson Television film Love Finds a Home Dr. Annie Watson Television film My Nanny's Secret Claudia Television film Fear Island Jenna / Megan Anderson Television film 2011 Holiday Engagement Trisha "Trish" Burns Television film 2012 Napoleon Dynamite Summer Wheatly (voice) Recurring role Home Invasion Jade / Megan Television film The Secret Life of the American Teenager Attorney Episode: "Lies and Byes" Massholes Fictional Haylie Duff Episodes: "Rondo to Garnett" and "Brokeback Boston" All About Christmas Eve Eve Wright Television film Blackout Suzanne Danfield Main role 2013 Christmas Belle Isabella Television film Hats Off to Christmas! Mia Television film 2014 Sweet Surrender Chelsea Television film Naughty & Nice Dr. Sandra Love Television film Til Death Do Us Part Sarah Television film 2014–2015 The Real Girl's Kitchen Host 24 episodes; also as executive producer (16 episodes) 2015 His Secret Family Sarah Goodman Television film Beat Bobby Flay Mentor Episode: "Who's Your Daddy?" 2016 The Bad Twin Dr. Jennifer Burgess Television film Beat Bobby Flay Judge Episode: "Bobby's DMV Appointment" 2016–2017 Haylie's America Host 9 episodes 2017 Hacker Laura O'Brien Television film Real Rob Allison 3 episodes The Bachelor Next Door Alex Television film 2018 Deadly Delusion (aka The Lease) Julia McNeil Television film 2021 Blending Christmas Emma Television film; also executive producer 2023 Sweet on You Kate Television film Project Baby Anna Television film 2025 Pretty Hurts Julie Television film 2025 Secret Life of A Good Wife Television film, Director
Stage
Year Title Role 2006 Hairspray Amber Von Tussle 2010 Love, Loss, and What I Wore Amanda
Discography
Singles
As lead artist Title Year Peakchartpositions Album AUS CAN "Our Lips Are Sealed"(with Hilary Duff) 2004 8 7 A Cinderella Story
As featured artist + List of singles Title Year Album "On the Rise Again"(Kool G Rap featuring Haylie Duff) 2008 Half a Klip
Other appearances Title Year Other artist(s) Album "Same Old Christmas" 2002Hilary Duff Santa Claus Lane"The Siamese Cat Song"2004 Disneymania 2"Girl in the Band" The Lizzie McGuire Movie "What Dreams Are Made Of" Yani Gellman "Sweetest Pain"rowspan=3 Raising Helen"A Whatever Life" Stuck in the Suburbs"One in This World" A Cinderella Story"Babysitting Is a Bum Deal" 2005 Seth MacFarlane Family Guy: Live in Vegas"Material Girl" 2006 Hilary Duff Girl Next Vol.1
Music videos + List of music videos, showing year released and director Title Year Director"Our Lips Are Sealed" 2004 Chris Applebaum
Songwriting credits Title Year Performer Album Notes Ref. "Sweet Sixteen"2003Hilary DuffMetamorphosis Co-writer"Inner Strength" Writer "Mr. James Dean" 2004Hilary DuffCo-writer"Haters""The Last Song""Gypsy Woman" 2007 Dignity"Holiday" 2008 Best of Hilary Duff
Books written Year Book Publisher 2013 Real Girl's Kitchen Rarzobill Books
Awards and nominations Year Association Category Nominated work Result 1999 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Movie / Pilot / Mini-Series or Series – Supporting Young Actress Addams Family Reunionrowspan=2 2005Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie Breakout Performance – Female Napoleon Dynamite 2006 TV – Choice Breakout Star 7th Heaven 2014 Stellae Awards Best Actress Taken by Grace
References
External links
at RealGirlsKitchen.com Little Moon Society
Haylie Duff at Apple TV+