Hilary Duff, the well-known star of ‘How I Met Your Father’, has opened up about her experiences as a mother, particularly regarding her teenage son, Luca. Despite her celebrity status, Duff shared in a recent interview that her 14-year-old son does not think of her as ‘cool’. Instead, it’s her younger children who are much more impressed by her fame.
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In an exclusive preview released by PEOPLE ahead of her appearance on *The Jennifer Hudson Show*, Duff discussed the differing reactions of her children when it comes to her celebrity life. “My little ones are my number one fans. They want to be at all the shows,” she said, adding that their excitement is apparent during performances, especially when her confetti cannons go off. In contrast, she noted, “My teenager, I think he doesn’t think I’m totally embarrassing. I think it’s coming for me.”
Despite this, Duff gleaned some consolation from her son’s friends. She highlighted that they often seek her out to talk, suggesting that her fame has at least earned her some social currency. “I’m like, ‘Luca, look at all your friends right now; they’ve definitely seen me on TikTok. So like that is cool,’” she mused, while clearly relishing the light-hearted banter with her son.
Luca Cruz, born in 2012, is Duff’s eldest child with former husband Mike Comrie. After the couple’s separation, she later found love with Matthew Koma, whom she married in 2019. Together, they have welcomed three daughters: Banks Violet, Mae James, and the newest addition, Townes, who was born in May 2024.
Throughout her journey as a mother, Duff has made it a point to share snippets of her life with her children on social media. In a recent episode of the *Not Gonna Lie* podcast with Kylie Kelce, she reflected on the balance between her career and motherhood. They discussed various topics including the recent challenges she has faced, which ranged from her professional endeavours to her experiences adjusting to life as a mother of four.
During the podcast, Duff compared her experiences on the show *Hot Ones*, where she attempted to eat extremely spicy wings, to the challenges of her home birth. She remarked, “The home birth was much harder,” noting the difficulty of reaching the heat level of ‘Da Bomb’ on the hot wings show. This levity revealed her candidness in discussing motherhood and the trials of being a high-profile individual in the public eye.
Moreover, Duff touched upon her interactions with her son’s evolving teenage lingo. She shared that while learning new slang, she tries to avoid embarrassing him. “The second I use it or talk about him, he’s like, ‘Just don’t. Please don’t,’” she explained light-heartedly. This generational gap in language has certainly added a layer to their relationship as she strives to stay connected with him while respecting his boundaries.
In a humorous exchange, Duff conveyed a new term she had picked up from Luca: “getting clipped.” She explained how her son and his friends prefer to avoid being captured on camera during calls, a cultural nuance that reflects the modern teenage experience. The amusing anecdote showed Duff navigating the complexities of parenthood in the age of social media.
The actress concluded by illustrating the trend among teenagers to use their phones for fun and games, such as giving each other a hard time with old photos, while simultaneously adhering to the unwritten rules of their social interactions. Her revelations paint a vivid image of the landscape of parenting teens today—complete with both challenges and opportunities for connection.
While Hilary Duff may not hold the title of ‘cool mum’ in her son’s eyes, her engaging reflections undoubtedly resonate with many parents navigating the intricate path of raising children in a rapidly changing world.