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Hilary Duff Says She Still Feels Like A Child Star While Looking Back At ‘Lizzie McGuire’

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Hilary Duff had to rely on plenty of determination to survive Sean Evans’ Hot Ones challenge. During the appearance, the singer and actress reflected on her time starring in Lizzie McGuire while also talking about the difficulty of stepping back into music, all while trying to handle wings covered in increasingly intense hot sauces.

In the episode released Thursday (March 26), Duff struggled through the spicy challenge, coughing, tearing up, and occasionally losing her focus as the heat intensified. Even so, she still found moments to reflect on how parts of her real teenage experiences closely matched what her famous character experienced on Lizzie McGuire while the show was airing. One example stood out immediately. “Bra shopping,” she told Evans without hesitation.

“I think a lot of the themes of the episodes were actually happening in my life as well — social dynamics and stuff within my friend groups outside of work,” Duff continued. “It’s so nice to hear people’s experience with the show or, like, how it helped them or formed them. Whether it be, like, her style or not quite fitting in anywhere. And I also kind of resonate with that. I feel like a very big dork, dressed in a cool girl’s outfit a lot of the time.”

More than twenty years after the Disney Channel series ended in 2004, Duff admitted she still carries the mindset of a young performer as she returns to music. After a decade without releasing a full project, she finally returned in February with her new album Luck … or Something, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. Promoting this release has been very different compared to how things worked when she was putting out music in the early 2000s.

“The fact that I have many, many memories of being at TRL is a part of my personality,” Duff told Evans. “There would be the same song on the TRL charts for, like, weeks after weeks after weeks after weeks. And can you imagine kids dealing with that kind of length in this day and age?”

“But I’m also loving a TikTok trend,” she added. “Actually, my hair and makeup [team], they’re dear friends of mine, and they’ll be like, ‘This is the trend we’re doing today,’ and I’m like, ‘OK, I’ll do anything!’ I’m still a child actor inside, wanting to please.”

By the time the episode wrapped up, Duff was visibly emotional and even described the burning sensation from the sauces as a “hellhole.” Before finishing, she also took a moment to highlight her upcoming Lucky Me world tour, which begins in June and continues through next February.

Watch Duff’s full episode of Hot Ones above.

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John Forté’s Official Cause Of Death Announced

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John Forté passed away in January at the age of 50 after being discovered unresponsive on his kitchen floor by a neighbor. The neighbor quickly alerted authorities, but by the time they arrived, there was nothing they could do. Forté was pronounced dead at the scene.

At the time, officials stated that no foul play was involved. However, his cause of death was not immediately made public. Now, according to the Vineyard Gazette, the state medical examiner has confirmed that he died from complications related to influenza A.

It was also reported that a seizure disorder contributed to his passing. Forté had been managing the condition with medication following a serious health incident that led to hospitalization more than two years before his death.

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John Forte performs during the "Farewell For Now" show at the Highline Ballroom on February 15, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
 

Following the news, tributes poured in from fans and fellow artists alike, including members of Fugees such as Wyclef Jean, Pras, and Lauryn Hill. Hill shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, reflecting on their bond.

"I can’t remember the exact moment I met John Forte or Forte as we used to call him, but I know we became fast friends very soon after," she wrote in part, "I loved him, my family loved him… I remember meeting his mom with her sweet voice for the first time and walking New York City streets with him in full youthful fascination mode."

"Our generation of hip hop was young and at the ascent of its epic rise. We were both there…participating and taking it all in, full of excitement and possibility. Forte was a gentlemen and a scholar with a strong pen, deep soul, and kind heart," Hill continued. "This loss is unexpected and surreal and my heart aches… for his family, for his wife, for his children, for his friends, and for all of us who were blessed to know him. I Love you John. Rest in peace gentle King."

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