Hilary Duff Didn't Like

Hilary Duff on “What Dreams Are Made Of”

The sound of a young Hilary Duff repeating “Hey now, hey now” sparks nostalgia for many millennials. However, Duff herself only recently connected with one of her most memorable songs, “What Dreams Are Made Of.”

Disconnect from Early Music

During an appearance on the Therapuss podcast, host Jake Shane praised the song and asked if Duff immediately knew it was special while recording it. She replied,

“Absolutely not. I don't even remember recording that song.”

Duff explained that although she loves the song now, she felt detached from it when it was released in 2003 as part of the Lizzie McGuire Movie soundtrack. She said,

“It was a weird time, and it wasn't technically my song. It was a Lizzie McGuire song.”

Copyright Restrictions and Live Performances

Duff revealed she was prohibited from performing the song live due to Disney’s copyright, stating,

“There was such a separation back then of me and my music and Lizzie McGuire. I didn't really get to perform that song live because I didn't own it.”
Current Feelings About the Song

Despite the past distance, Duff now finds great joy in “What Dreams Are Made Of,” especially because it has become beloved by a whole generation. She even hinted at possibly reclaiming the song on a future tour as part of her pop-star comeback.

Author’s summary: Hilary Duff initially felt disconnected from “What Dreams Are Made Of” due to copyright and branding issues but now embraces the song’s lasting impact and may revisit it live in her upcoming tour.

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Elite Daily Elite Daily — 2025-11-06

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