Hilary Duff Reflects on Her Iconic Song
Hilary Duff recently opened up about her complicated relationship with one of her most recognizable tracks from the early 2000s. Although the song, featured prominently in the Lizzie McGuire Movie soundtrack, remains a nostalgic anthem for millennials, Duff admitted she didn’t always feel connected to it.
"It wasn't technically my song," Duff explained. "It was a Lizzie McGuire song."
During her appearance on the Therapuss podcast with host Jake Shane, Duff recalled that she didn’t even remember recording “What Dreams Are Made Of.” When asked if she recognized the song’s potential back then, she replied,
"Absolutely not. I don't even remember recording that song."
The singer described how, at the time of its release in 2003, she felt distanced from the track because it belonged more to her television persona than to her own musical identity. She also noted that Disney’s copyright restrictions prevented her from including it in her live performances.
"There was such a separation back then of me and my music and Lizzie McGuire," she said. "I didn't really get to perform that song live because I didn't own it."
Now, however, Duff says she views the song with warmth and appreciation. The actor and singer credited its lasting impact and the fans’ affection for helping her reconnect with the piece, even hinting she might revisit it during a future tour.
"I get so much joy from 'What Dreams Are Made Of' now that it's become so beloved by a generation," Duff said.
Author’s Summary
Hilary Duff shared that she initially felt alienated from her signature hit “What Dreams Are Made Of,” but over time has come to embrace it as an enduring symbol of her pop legacy.