Hilary Duff turns 26 on Saturday, meaning it's been over a decade since she was Lizzie McGuire, the world's most fashionable middle schooler.
To distract yourself from the fact that you're suddenly very, very old, reflect on a better time. Like, when your greatest aspiration was to become BFF with Lizzie.
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Because in Lizzie's world, every time you have an embarrassing moment the world makes it up to you with a kiss from a celebrity.
One to help her with her homework and one to loan her increasingly bizarre hair accessories.
So, so sweet.
You could have been the coolest kid in 7th grade if you had a fake nose ring,
Somehow, when you tried to wear tie-dye jeans and eight mini-buns, it never looked as stylish.
Despite the fact that it was also the eating disorder episode, everything worked out in the end, and they got to dance in shiny outfits.
Everyone should have a friend to give them this kind of boost after a break-up.
Sure it was a short-lived career, but there were a lot of pretty dresses while it lasted.
Not exactly the Backstreet Boys, but still cool.
If she could be so oblivious, there was always the possibility that one of your guy friends was desperately in love with you too.
Because this was the credits it's hard to tell if Lizzie or Hillary was enjoying the rubber monstrosity, but it looked fun either way.
Way cooler than bowling.
Lizzie was an international traveler before she hit high school.
Both a fashion montage and a fancy food montage.
Be honest, you still remember the words to "What Dreams Are Made Of."
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