4. Hilary Duff — From Lizzie McGuire to Author and Businesswoman
Hilary Duff defined Disney in the early 2000s with Lizzie McGuire. She was the girl next door, balancing middle school awkwardness with charm. Fans adored her, and she went on to star in family films like Cheaper by the Dozen and A Cinderella Story.
When her Disney years ended, many thought her career would fade. Instead, she reinvented herself. She wrote a young adult book series called Elixir, which became a bestseller. She later found new success on television, starring in Younger and How I Met Your Father.
Off-screen, she built a lifestyle brand and became a devoted mother, openly sharing her life with fans. While others chased controversy, Duff took a steadier path, proving that longevity can be just as powerful as reinvention.
