Hilary Duff Says Estrangement From Sister Haylie Inspired New Song ‘We Don’t Talk’ and Is the ‘Most Lonely Part of My Existence’

In a candid interview on CBS Mornings, Hilary Duff confirmed to host Anthony Mason that long-circulating fan speculation was correct: her song "We Don’t Talk" is a direct reflection of her current estrangement from her sister, fellow singer Haylie Duff. The track appears on her latest album, "Luck… or Something," and Duff described the decision to publicly share such a private family matter as a difficult one, born from a feeling of profound isolation.

The lyrics delve into the confusion surrounding their rift, expressing uncertainty about its origins and even touching on themes of potential jealousy. Duff, who rose to global fame as the star of Disney Channel's iconic 2001 series "Lizzie McGuire," acknowledged the unique challenge of exposing this pain. "It’s hard because I am me and people know everything about my life since I was a child," she reflected. "I didn’t necessarily choose that part, but it’s my reality." For an artist whose adolescence was lived in the spotlight, this confession represents a particularly vulnerable departure from her earlier, more guarded public persona.

Despite the difficulty, Duff found the creative process to be therapeutic. Articulating her emotions through music served as a form of healing, and she was struck by how many listeners have reached out with stories of similar familial disconnection. This public sharing also acts as a strategic response to the modern fame ecosystem, where personal struggles are endlessly dissected online. "Artists of Duff's generation are increasingly using their art to control their own narrative," observed pop culture analyst Dr. Lena Shaw. "It's a preemptive move against the speculative noise of social media, turning a private pain into a point of artistic and personal agency." Duff specifically cited the challenge of ignoring "talking heads on TikTok" who constantly analyze her life.

When asked if she hoped her sister would hear the song, Duff responded with pragmatic resignation rather than optimism. "I don’t think that would help," she stated, unsure of what Haylie’s reaction might be. Her goal, she clarified, was not to assign blame but to honestly document her own experience in a world where her privacy is inherently limited. "It is a really personal part of my life that doesn’t get to stay personal, so I might as well say how it is for me," Duff said. This raw approach marks a significant evolution in her career, showcasing an artist who has transitioned from a defined teen idol to an adult navigating complex personal terrain with unflinching honesty.