Hilary Duff is moving past the controversy surrounding Ashley Tisdale's 'toxic mom group' comments by embarking on a major new musical journey. The 38-year-old actress and singer has officially announced 'The Lucky Me Tour', a sprawling 47-date world tour that will take her across seven countries. This marks her first global tour since the 'Dignity Tour' in 2007-2008, signaling a significant return to the international stage after a lengthy hiatus.
Tour Details and Schedule
The tour is set to commence on June 22, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Florida, and will conclude on February 12, 2027, in Mexico City, Mexico. Over the course of nearly two years, Duff will perform in various locations, showcasing her latest work and connecting with fans worldwide. The extensive itinerary underscores her commitment to re-engaging with her audience on a grand scale.
Opening Acts and Presale Information
In a notable move, all opening acts for the tour are led by women, highlighting Duff's support for female artists in the industry. The lineup includes English synth-pop act La Roux, along with Canadian singers Lauren Spencer Smith and Jade LeMac. Presale tickets will be available starting February 19, 2025, at 10 a.m. for North America, and February 17, 2025, at 10 a.m. for the United Kingdom and Ireland. For Australia and New Zealand, the artist presale begins on February 17, 2025, at noon.
Additional presale opportunities are offered through partnerships with American Express, Citi, Mastercard, Westpac New Zealand Mastercard, Verizon, Vodafone, and Westfield members. This wide range of options aims to make tickets accessible to a broad audience of fans eager to see Duff perform live.
Personal Life and Career Milestones
Duff, who boasts 50.4 million social media followers, expressed her excitement about the tour in an Instagram post, stating, 'The name says it all. I truly feel so lucky to be able to be onstage again in front of all of you beautiful people. I can't wait! See you on the lucky me tour.' She debuted the tour with a playful video of herself selecting a cozy white faux-fur coat from a closet, adding a personal touch to the announcement.
This tour follows her sold-out Las Vegas mini-residency at the Voltaire inside The Venetian Resort, scheduled for February 13-15 and May 22-24, 2025. Prior to the tour, Duff will host a meet-and-greet and signing for her sixth studio album, 'Luck... or Something', on February 20, 2025, at 1 p.m. at The Grove in Los Angeles. Her second husband, Matthew Koma, served as the primary producer on this album, her first in a decade.
Family and Background
Duff shares three daughters—Banks, 7; Mae, 4; and Townes, 21 months—with Koma, and has a 13-year-old son, Luca, from her previous marriage to Mike Comrie, which ended in 2016. She and Koma, who celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary on December 21, have built a strong family life despite past challenges, including a brief separation in 2017.
Meanwhile, Duff has not publicly addressed the drama involving Ashley Tisdale, who wrote a scathing essay in The Cut about feeling insecure and alienated by unnamed mothers. Tisdale unfollowed Duff and Mandy Moore on Instagram before deactivating her account, with Koma criticizing Tisdale as 'self-obsessed' and 'tone-deaf'.
Career Origins and Legacy
Duff first rose to fame playing the titular role in the Disney Channel series 'Lizzie McGuire' from 2001 to 2004, followed by a 2003 film adaptation. With 3.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify, she continues to be a influential figure in entertainment, balancing her music career with her roles as a mother and public personality.
The 'Lucky Me Tour' represents a pivotal moment in Duff's career, offering fans a chance to experience her music live after years of focusing on family and other projects. As she prepares to hit the road, the tour promises to be a celebration of her resilience and artistic evolution.
