Hilary Duff Shares Her Experience with Jennifer Coolidge on the Set of A Cinderella Story: It Was a Bit Intimidating
A Cinderella Story, Jennifer Coolidge, Hilary Duff.
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Key Takeaways
- Hilary Duff recently revealed feeling intimidated by a well-known former co-star on the set of A Cinderella Story.
- During an interview with Variety, Duff noted that Jennifer Coolidge’s approach to her role was somewhat daunting.
- Coolidge portrayed Duff’s “wicked stepmother” character, Fiona, in the 2004 film.
In a candid interview, Hilary Duff shared her experiences working alongside Jennifer Coolidge on the set of the beloved 2004 film A Cinderella Story. During a recent conversation with Variety, Duff, now 38, reflected on what it was like to be a teenager sharing the screen with the renowned actress.
“It’s been so much fun to watch her career because she just goes there in such a big way that it was really impressive and slightly intimidating as like a teenager,” Duff recalled. “She was, like, mean to me, so it was a little scary ’cause I was only 15, and she was just, you know, mean to me ’cause she’s my evil stepmother. At the time, I think I had to remind myself, ‘You’re filming a movie. You’re filming a movie.’”
Jennifer Coolidge, Hilary Duff.
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In the film, Coolidge’s character serves as Duff’s malevolent stepmother. The cast also featured notable actors such as Chad Michael Murray, Regina King, and Dan Byrd.
During a January 2023 appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Duff expressed admiration for Coolidge’s recent accolades. “I was really proud to see her having a moment,” she remarked.
A Cinderella Story, Jennifer Coolidge, Hilary Duff.
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“I can’t even begin to tell you how much I’ve just been, like, obsessed with this past year for Jennifer Coolidge. It’s been really cool to see,” Duff said. Coolidge has garnered multiple awards for her performance in HBO’s acclaimed series The White Lotus.
In a lighter moment, Duff reminisced about a unique experience on the set: “My favorite moment was her rubbing salmon on her face while filming A Cinderella Story and talking about the omegas,” she shared. Duff also noted a humorous parallel with her son, who began eating sushi at a tender age. “I looked and I was like, ‘You’re just rubbing raw salmon on your face.’ She’s just everything.”
“She’s always been a lovely human being, but I’m really proud to see her moment,” Duff added. “It reminds me that in this industry, I feel so lucky that anything can happen at any stage. It’s so dope.”
Duff’s upcoming album, luck…or something, is scheduled for release on February 20.
