Hilary Duff Reflects on Her ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Experience
Hilary Duff spoke about her time on the iconic Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire and shared updates on the characters' futures during an appearance on the Therapuss podcast hosted by Jake Shane on November 5.
Memories of the Show
Duff, 38, expressed fondness for her role and the show's success:
“I loved it. I had the best time.”
The actress highlighted how Lizzie McGuire broke all Disney Channel records, influencing how subsequent series were produced.
Behind the Scenes: Disney Channel’s Formula
Discussing the production approach of Disney shows, Duff revealed the structured system that shaped the industry at the time:
“It was complicated for me to understand back then, but there was a formula. They ordered a set number of episodes, spent a fixed amount of money, and stuck to that for all shows.”
She recalled intense filming schedules:
“I think one year we shot 30 episodes, and maybe the next year 35 episodes.”
The Fate of Lizzie and Gordo
Regarding the relationship between Lizzie and Gordo after the show ended, Duff shared her thoughts:
“I don’t think they really had a thing post-show. Maybe an almost thing.”
She added a personal interpretation of Lizzie’s love life:
“In my mind, I like to think she had a thing with Ethan Craft [Clayton Snyder], finally.”
About Gordo’s role, Duff said:
“He’s always there to pick up her pieces still.”
Summary
Hilary Duff fondly recalls her successful time on Lizzie McGuire and sheds light on Disney Channel’s structured production, while imagining new romantic directions for the characters after the show.