AceShowbiz - Hilary Duff recently addressed online critiques suggesting that her new music sounds like recycled tracks from Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift. Speaking on the March 3 episode of Jessie and Lennie Ware’s "Table Manners" podcast, Hilary Duff expressed difficulty in discussing or comparing other female artists.

She noted how quickly the internet forms harsh opinions after hearing a song just once, often labeling it as a "reheated Sabrina." "I'm just saying a cruel, like, internet take is wild," she remarked. Hilary also pointed out her seniority in the industry, reminding critics that she is older than Carpenter and had already established her music career earlier.

Hilary Duff first gained prominence starring on Disney Channel's Lizzie McGuire from 2001 to 2004 and launched her music career with the Christmas album Santa Claus Lane in 2002. Following that, she released several albums including Metamorphosis, Hilary Duff, and Dignity between 2003 and 2007.

After a hiatus from music, Hilary returned in 2015 with her fifth studio album, Breathe In. Breathe Out., before taking another extended break. Her most recent comeback came in February with the release of Luck ... or Something.

During the podcast, she also acknowledged the presence and success of fellow pop singers like Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift, stating, "There's plenty of space, obviously, for everyone." She emphasized the challenge of creating entirely original music nowadays, saying it’s about making songs that resonate personally and are enjoyable to listen to, especially when alone with the windows down.

Hilary Duff described her new album as a pop record that naturally draws inspiration from existing sounds, adding that if listeners hear similarities, it should be taken as a compliment to artists like Carpenter and Swift who have invested significant time in their craft. She also explained that her absence from music was due to prioritizing family life.

Hilary shares her 13-year-old son Luca with ex-husband Mike Comrie, as well as daughters Banks, 7, Mae, 4, and Townes, 22 months, with her current husband Matthew Koma, whom she married in 2019.

The new music marks a stylistic shift for Hilary Duff, with tracks like "Roommates" containing more provocative lyrics referencing adult themes such as pornography and masturbation, a departure from her earlier works.

Fans have speculated about the personal nature of some songs on her album Luck ... or Something, particularly regarding her family. Hilary addressed this in a Glamour cover interview published February 17, confirming that some songs are indeed about her family experiences.

On the "Call Her Daddy" podcast on February 25, Hilary clarified that she is not creating music for young children or her own kids. Instead, she makes music for herself and people like her. She reflected on having sung complex lyrics when she was younger without fully understanding their meaning.

She also shared that early in her career, she was labeled “the good girl,” which made it challenging to navigate the adult themes in her music and public image. Over time, she learned to accept this aspect of her career, even though it was difficult at a young age.

Hilary Duff’s recent statements reveal her determination to create authentic music on her own terms, regardless of comparisons or criticisms from the internet. Her commitment to balancing family life and artistic expression remains a defining feature of her evolving career.