Hilary Duff has revealed an unusual act of teenage revenge, recalling how she and her friends once dumped canned tuna and sausages on a boy's front lawn after he allegedly mistreated one of them. The 39-year-old singer and actress shared the story during an interview published on Tuesday, 3 November, describing how a night of drinking with friends led to a messy prank.
Duff recalled how the group reacted when they believed someone had treated one of their friends badly. The anecdote offers a glimpse into the former Lizzie McGuire star's younger years, before she became a mother of four. Her recollection also revealed a mischievous side of her teenage friendships, which she discussed with amusement.
Hilary Duff Reveals Her Teenage Revenge Prank
Duff recalled the incident during an interview for Billboard's Takes Us Out video series, published on 3 November. Asked about her spiciest girls' night out, the singer described a prank involving a boy whom she believed had mistreated one of her friends. 'This guy was doing my friend real dirty and we were hitting the bottle,' Duff recalled. According to the singer, she and her friends decided to retaliate by buying inexpensive canned sausages and tuna before dumping the food across the boy's front lawn. 'We were spicy,' she said while describing their behaviour.
Duff described the prank as one of her more outrageous nights with friends. She recalled the incident as something that happened in her late teens, although she did not provide a specific date. The singer did not identify the boy or the friend involved, nor did she explain precisely what had happened between them. Her account suggests that the prank was an impulsive response to what she perceived as unfair treatment of someone close to her.
Duff Reflects on Her Wild Nights Before Motherhood
Although the story involved an unusual form of revenge, Duff explained that she has never considered herself someone who regularly goes out partying. Instead, she said she enjoys occasional nights with close friends, especially when they can relax together. The singer also reflected on the different personalities within her friendship group and the memorable experiences they have shared. The story offers a glimpse into Duff's life before motherhood.
Duff shares three daughters, Banks, Mae and Townes, with her husband, musician Matthew Koma. She also has a son, Luca, from her previous marriage to Mike Comrie. The actress described the prank as a memory from much earlier in her life rather than a recent incident. While she laughed about the experience, her comments did not establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged mistreatment of her friend.
Hilary Duff Discusses Her Return to Music and Touring
The tour supports her sixth studio album, luck... or something, released on 20 February 2026, marking her first studio album since Breathe In. Breathe Out. in 2015. On 23 September 2026, Live Nation announced an additional 32 tour dates for 2027, extending her international touring schedule across Europe, Latin America and the United States. During the interview, Duff also discussed her preparations before performances, including vocal warm-ups and routines that help her feel comfortable onstage. She expressed admiration for Alanis Morissette, identifying the Canadian singer as an artist she would like to collaborate with.
Her return to music has given fans an opportunity to reconnect with songs from her earlier career while introducing material from her latest album. The singer's recollection of her teenage prank offered a lighter moment during a conversation that also explored her friendships, performing career and life away from the stage.
