Hilary Duff Reflects on 10th Anniversary of Album ‘Breathe In. Breathe Out.’
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Actress and singer Hilary Duff recently took to Instagram to commemorate the 10th anniversary of her album ‘Breathe In. Breathe Out.’ In a post shared on June 12th, Duff playfully acknowledged that the album wasn’t a “major success” and quipped that her fans shouldn’t “let it happen again.”
The celebratory post featured Duff expressing her gratitude for the journey she had been on since the release of the album in 2015. She reflected on both the highs and lows of that period in her life, ultimately stating, “I ended up exactly where I needed to be.”
Amidst sharing nostalgic photos from that time, Duff humorously recounted moments such as her trendy selfies, adventures with her son, and experiences working on the TV series ‘Younger’ while shuttling between coasts. She also touched on her fondness for apps like Dubsmash, which she considered a precursor to today’s TikTok trends.
Acknowledging the influence of pop icon Britney Spears on her own music aspirations, Duff confessed, “If it weren’t for Britney, I would have never wanted to be a pop star.” She also mentioned her son Luca’s fondness for the Disney movie ‘Cars’ during that period.
While ‘Breathe In. Breathe Out.’ may not have achieved the commercial success Duff had hoped for, she emphasised the authenticity of the work put into the album, urging fans not to blame themselves for its performance. Duff teased, “Don’t let it happen again… next time… okay.”
The album, Duff’s fifth studio release, featured a blend of dance-pop and electronic influences. Debuting at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart, it included singles like “Chasing the Sun,” “All About You,” and “Sparks,” the latter peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Duff also credited the album for bringing her husband Matthew Koma into her life, whom she married in 2019. She humourously attributed the enduring appeal of the album to its dance moves that entertain fans while causing her a bit of embarrassment.
In conclusion, Duff invited fans who had listened to ‘Breathe In. Breathe Out.’ to share their favourite song from the album. With a message of appreciation and love for her supporters, she signed off with a heartfelt, “Love you.”
As Duff fondly looks back on the journey that ‘Breathe In. Breathe Out.’ represents, her introspective post offers a glimpse into the personal and professional growth she has experienced over the past decade.