Hilary Duff's Comeback Tour Sparks Sister Feud Speculation
Pop sensation Hilary Duff may have finally broken her silence about the long-rumoured rift with her older sister Haylie Duff during her highly anticipated comeback tour in London this week. The 38-year-old actress and singer performed a new track titled We Don't Talk that has sent fans into a frenzy of speculation about its subject matter.
Lyrics Point Directly to Family Tensions
In the emotionally charged song, Duff appears to reference the sisters' strained relationship with poignant lyrics that many believe directly address Haylie. 'Don't know when it happened / Not even sure what it was about,' she sings, before dropping what fans consider a major clue about the song's inspiration: 'Cause we come from the same home, same blood.'
The track continues with heartbreakingly honest lines about their communication breakdown: 'People ask me how you're doing / I wanna say amazing, but the truth is that I don't know / What I always end up saying is how we don't talk / we don't talk about it / We don't talk about anything anymore.'
Jealousy Allegations and Pleas for Reconciliation
In perhaps the most revealing section, Duff alludes to possible jealousy from her Napoleon Dynamite star sister, singing: 'And if it's 'cause you're jealous / God knows I would sell it all, then break you off the bigger half.' The emotional climax of the song features a plea for reconciliation, with Duff expressing a desire to return to their childhood closeness: 'Let's have it out / I'll hear you out, you'll hear me out on the couch / Get back to how we were as kids / Let's break it down / So sick of being so sad about / How we don't talk and you won't talk about it.'
Fan Reactions and Social Media Speculation
While Duff has not officially confirmed the song's subject, social media has erupted with fans convinced it addresses her relationship with Haylie. One fan commented: 'Hilary Duff just sung We Don't Talk and it's 100% about Haylie. But not mean at all. Basically telling her to reach out.' Another wrote: 'I just don't get why either can't pick up a phone and just talk, there is clearly a way to relay it.'
Background of the Rumoured Estrangement
The speculation comes amid growing evidence of distance between the once inseparable sisters. Since 2019, the Duff siblings have not been photographed together publicly and appear to have minimal online interaction. Celebrity gossip sources have suggested the tension may stem from issues between Hilary's husband, Matthew Koma, and Haylie's fiancé, Matthew Rosenberg, with reports claiming the men 'don't get along.'
Adding fuel to the fire, Haylie recently 'liked' an Instagram post by singer Ashley Tisdale about leaving a 'toxic' Hollywood mom group that Hilary had created. Tisdale's essay for The Cut discussed her departure from the group, which also included celebrities like Meghan Trainor and Mandy Moore, though she didn't specifically name anyone.
Career Paths and Shared History
While Hilary achieved global superstardom, Haylie has carved her own successful path, best known for her role in Napoleon Dynamite and the family drama 7th Heaven. The mother-of-two has become a successful food blogger with her own cooking shows and has released numerous popular TV movies over the years.
The sisters previously collaborated professionally, teaming up in 2004 to cover The Go-Go's classic Our Lips Are Sealed, which became a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. They later co-starred in the 2006 teen comedy Material Girls, though the film received mixed reviews from critics.
Looking Forward
Hilary Duff is currently focused on her comeback tour and upcoming Las Vegas residency, coinciding with the release of her new album Luck...or Something on February 20. The track about her sister will be included on this highly anticipated album.
Meanwhile, Haylie has returned to her home state of Texas to raise her children with her entrepreneur fiancé. Representatives for both sisters have been contacted for comment regarding the song and the state of their relationship, but neither has publicly addressed the growing speculation about their alleged estrangement.
