Hilary Duff, 36, is a household name for Disney lovers! The former child actress starred in Lizzie McGuire from 2001 to 2004, and later starred in the cult classic, The Lizzie McGuire Movie, in 2003. More recently, the blonde beauty had some success with the sitcom, How I Met Your Father, which ran for two seasons on Hulu. These days, however, Hilary is also busy with her family of four children.
She took to Instagram on May 7, 2024, to announce the arrival of her third daughter, Townes Meadow Bair.
“Townes Meadow Bair, now we know why she made us wait so long … She was perfecting those cheeks!” the former How I Met Your Father star captioned her post. “I have been dreaming of holding you in my arms for months and the past 5 days of getting to know you, stare at you and smell you has been pure moments of magic. We all love you like you’ve been here all along beauty. 5/3/24 [sic].”
Keep reading to learn all about the starlet’s four children!
Luca Cruz Comrie
Over a decade ago, Hilary became a first-time mom with the birth of her son, Luca Cruz Comrie, who was born on March 20, 2012. She welcomed her first child with her then-husband, Mike Comrie, who she was married to from 2010 until their 2016 divorce. The mother-of-three celebrated her son’s birthday with a tribute post via Instagram in March 2023.
“Getting into double digits just happen….how are we already at 11 – it’s only been a day but 11 looks good on you my boy,” Hilary captioned the carousel of photos of Luca. “I know you will kick this year’s butt! (Sorry for my day late … ☺️, you keep us all very busy) love you beyond how my brain and heart can compute.” Later, she also shared photos from their trip to Disneyland to honor his special day.
Banks Violet Bair
Later, in 2019, Hilary married her now-husband, Matthew Koma, and welcomed two children with him. Their eldest bundle of joy is their daughter, Banks Violet Bair, who was born on October 25, 2018. Banks was born before her parents tied the knot, however, they were married just two months after her first birthday.
Most recently, Hilary took to Instagram to celebrate her daughter’s fifth birthday with a loving tribute post in October 2023. “Banks- the sweet/spice/dancing butterfly of our family! 5 years of memories with you are burned on my heart and soul forever and begging for more! You are all the top ingredients!” the overjoyed mama penned in the caption.
“Whimsical, yet practical. Smart-clever-cautious, yet free! Thanks for being ours and for being weird and princessy [sic] all in one glorious package!!!” Hilary continued. “Gosh I love you so much! To the best big and little sister there ever was! Happy 5 my little cherry bomb! I sure hope the next 5 go by a little slower, all the cuddles, tickles, Taylor Swift, brain teasers, treats and trampoline bounces 4life my queen.”
Mae James Bair
Just two years before announcing her recent pregnancy, Hilary welcomed her third child and second with Matthew. Her daughter, Mae James Bair, shares a March birthday with her big brother, as she was born on March 24, 2021. Of course, Hilary also celebrated her youngest’s birthday in 2023 with a carousel of photos shared via Instagram. “Happy 2 wild hearted Mae Mae – thanks for making us a too big family! You are bold, confident , funny and know exactly what you want! You are quick to pick up anything and a clever little one,” she gushed at the start of the caption.
“You smell like fresas and shake your booty through most of the day,” she went on to write. “Your circle of friends might be bigger than mine and in the last month you’ve turned into a real chatty Cathy doll We love you major little bit HBD to youuuuuuuuu [sic] ( you also made us sing HBD at least 32 times today).”
Townes Meadow Bair
Hilary gave birth to her daughter Townes on May 3, 2024, she confirmed via Instagram that month.
“Townes Meadow Bair, now we know why she made us wait so long … She was perfecting those cheeks!” she wrote alongside black and white photos of her baby girl. “I have been dreaming of holding you in my arms for months and the past 5 days of getting to know you, stare at you and smell you has been pure moments of magic. We all love you like you’ve been here all along beauty. 5/3/24 [sic].”