"I think having success at such a young age makes making work choices a little harder because there's a pressure of a level of success. And I think once I did have kids and, you know, my phone wasn't ringing as much, and I wasn't able to show up to work as much and say yes as often, I ended up just saying no a whole bunch - and not being worried about sitting still."
"On top of it, I was dealing with people commenting on my body at a young age, and starting to get photographed, and people asking you how many times you weigh yourself. I definitely struggled for a little while there, just trying to fit a certain mold and have control over something in my life."
Hilary Duff reflects on how becoming a mother transformed her perspective on career success and personal fulfillment. Early in her Disney career, she faced insecurities from public scrutiny about her appearance and body image, struggling to fit societal expectations. However, parenthood fundamentally changed her priorities, making family responsibilities more important than external validation. With four children, Duff found freedom in declining work opportunities and rejecting the pressure to maintain constant career momentum. She credits motherhood with helping her overcome the anxiety of "sitting still" and the compulsion to chase every opportunity, ultimately building greater confidence in her life choices.
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