Hilary Duff's 18-year hiatus from live performances has finally come to an end, and judging by the sold-out crowd screaming back every word of her music like they are timeless hits, it's clear that she hasn't lost her touch. The former teen icon, known to many as Lizzie McGuire, took to the stage with a mix of nervous energy and infectious enthusiasm, delivering a euphoric and escapist performance that left fans of all ages singing along.
The setlist expertly wove together old favorites like 'Sparks' and 'So Yesterday', alongside five brand-new tracks from her upcoming album Luck ... Or Something. Duff's voice has matured significantly over the years, adding new depth to songs like 'Fly' and 'Come Clean'. While some moments felt a tad cloying, such as the ballad 'Someone's Watching Over Me', overall, it was clear that this was a performer who had truly come into her own.
The night's highlights came when Duff poked fun at herself and her past. The hilarious rendition of 'With Love' with three fans recreating its infamous TikTok dance move left the crowd in stitches, showcasing Duff's trademark girl-next-door charm. When it was time to wrap up the show, however, she proved she still had it, belting out a wild sing-along with her new single 'Mature' and the Lizzie McGuire classic 'What Dreams Are Made Of'. Pink butterfly confetti rained down on stage as Duff jumped for joy, creating an unforgettable emotional conclusion to a night that left fans breathless.
The question now is: will music remain at the centre of Duff's portfolio career? With performances like this, it seems clear that she has found her calling.
The setlist expertly wove together old favorites like 'Sparks' and 'So Yesterday', alongside five brand-new tracks from her upcoming album Luck ... Or Something. Duff's voice has matured significantly over the years, adding new depth to songs like 'Fly' and 'Come Clean'. While some moments felt a tad cloying, such as the ballad 'Someone's Watching Over Me', overall, it was clear that this was a performer who had truly come into her own.
The night's highlights came when Duff poked fun at herself and her past. The hilarious rendition of 'With Love' with three fans recreating its infamous TikTok dance move left the crowd in stitches, showcasing Duff's trademark girl-next-door charm. When it was time to wrap up the show, however, she proved she still had it, belting out a wild sing-along with her new single 'Mature' and the Lizzie McGuire classic 'What Dreams Are Made Of'. Pink butterfly confetti rained down on stage as Duff jumped for joy, creating an unforgettable emotional conclusion to a night that left fans breathless.
The question now is: will music remain at the centre of Duff's portfolio career? With performances like this, it seems clear that she has found her calling.
. I think what's truly inspiring here is how she's not trying to cling to the past or be someone she's not. She's embracing her growth and experience, and it shows in her performance! 
. But seriously, Hilary Duff's comeback show was pretty lit 
! Her voice sounds amazing and the crowd loved it (no surprise there). What got me was that she seemed so at peace up there on stage - like she's finally found her groove 
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. Still, overall it was a solid performance and I'm happy for her 
. The real question is what's next? Will she stick to music or keep juggling other projects? We'll just have to wait and see... 
. I mean, don't get me wrong, Hilary Duff is killing it on stage and all that but 18 years of no live performances? That's just a long time to be hiding under a rock 
. And have you seen the news about the wildfires in California lately? It's getting harder to focus on pop stars when there's so much real-world drama going on 
. I'm just saying, let's not get too caught up in celebrity gossip when there are actual problems to solve 
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and can't wait to hear those new tracks on luck... or something
. The mix of old and new tracks was perfect, and it was hilarious to see her poking fun at herself 
. That crowd was singing along like they'd known these songs forever! What I'm curious about is whether she'll stick with music or explore other creative outlets... but honestly, if she's got the stage presence like that, I think we're in for a treat 
The girl's still got it and she's owning her stage presence like never before. And can we talk about how cute she was poking fun at herself and her past? 
. But what really won me over was that she seemed so genuinely happy to be there, performing for the crowd. It's clear she's found her passion again. Fingers crossed she'll stick with music! 
Her voice is insane and those new songs are giving me LIFE 
. The crowd was singing along to everything like they were all besties with Lizzie McGuire too 
I need tickets for her next show ASAP! 
Can't wait to see what she does next, if music is still the main thing 
but she totally owned the stage! Those new tracks from her album are gonna be SO good! I love how she still has that girl-next-door charm and can make us all laugh at herself 
And that performance? absolute perfection 
I'm so glad Hilary Duff is back on stage! She was meant to be a performer and it's awesome to see her killing it. I love how she pokes fun at herself, it's relatable and super charming 
but what's up with that one song where she looked a bit lost in thought? still had her trademark humor tho, those fans dancing to 'with love' were hilarious 
. I love that she pokes fun at herself and her past, it's so endearing 
The fact that the crowd was singing along to every song like they were old friends is just proof that music has this amazing power to bring people together 
. And can we talk about how gorgeous she looks now? 
. The new music sounds pretty fire though - can't wait for the album 
. And I love how she poked fun at herself, it was so relatable 