In a raw and emotional revelation that has fans reeling, Hilary Duff has confirmed what many suspected: her haunting track "We Don't Talk" is a heartbreaking ode to her fractured relationship with sister Haylie Duff.
During a tearful interview on CBS Mornings, the 38-year-old singer broke down as she admitted the song's painful truth. "Yes, it is. It's definitely about my sister," Hilary confessed, her voice trembling. "The loneliest part of my life right now is not having my sister in it."
Sisters Hilary and Haylie Duff in happier times (2005). Mark Sullivan/WireImage
The former Disney star revealed she almost left the track off her new album Luck... or Something but decided to include it after realizing how many people share similar experiences. "So many people are going through this without their other half," she noted. "In conversations, I often hear, 'Yeah, me too. Me too.'"
Hilary described the decision to share her truth as "healing" despite the public scrutiny. "With my life so public since childhood, this part wasn't my choice, but it's my reality," she said.
Haylie Duff in Los Angeles on May 20, 2025. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty
The singer opened up about the difficulty of seeing fans dissect her personal life online. "Sometimes they're wrong, sometimes right—it's wild to process," she admitted. "I try to block out the noise, but it's always there."
When asked if she hopes Haylie hears the song, Hilary gave a heartbreaking response: "I don't think that would help." She explained, "I need to live for myself and do what feels right. It's taken time to ignore the chatter and just be me."
The lyrics of "We Don't Talk" paint a poignant picture of sibling estrangement: "'Cause we come from the same home, the same blood / A different combination, but the same lock... People ask me how you're doing, I wanna say amazing / But the truth is that I don't know / What I always end up saying is / How we don't talk, we don't talk, talk about it."
Once inseparable sisters who collaborated on projects like Material Girls and covered "Our Lips Are Sealed," Hilary and Haylie haven't been seen together publicly in years—making this confession all the more devastating for fans who grew up watching their close bond.
Hilary remains uncertain if her sister will ever listen to the track. "I don't know her reaction, but since my life isn't private, I might as well share my experience," she said. "I'm not being negative—just honest about how it feels."
Watch the emotional interview clip above to see Hilary discuss this painful chapter in her life.
