Hilary Duff Spills Her First Celebrity Crush – And It'S A Disney Legend!

The Big Reveal on The Jennifer Hudson Show

Hilary Duff took a delightful stroll down memory lane during her appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show on May 20. The actress and singer didn't hold back as she dished about her first celebrity crushes, and let's just say, it was a blast from the past for many! However, most of the audience seemed puzzled when Duff mentioned her teenage heartthrob.

“My first celebrity crush was Jonathan Taylor Thomas," Duff confessed. "Do you remember JTT? Look, you're too young. You're too young.”

The 38-year-old actress was met with blank stares from the crowd, prompting her to urge them to raise their hands if they knew who she was talking about. To her dismay, only a few did.

Who is Jonathan Taylor Thomas?

Duff painted a vivid picture of Jonathan Taylor Thomas, the '90s teen idol who was plastered across magazine covers and starred in the hit TV show "Home Improvement." But perhaps most notably, he was the voice behind young Simba in Disney's beloved "The Lion King." "Okay, guys. He was on Home Improvement," Duff explained. "He was also in Lion King. He was a kid. He was the voice of Simba, right?"

Duff didn't stop there. She also mentioned another '90s heartthrob that had her swooning back in the day – Zac Hanson, the youngest member of the pop group Hanson, known for their catchy hit "MMMBop."

Family Life and Traditions

These days, the Lizzie McGuire star is happily married to musician Matthew Koma. Together, they juggle a lively household with their three children: daughters Banks, 8, and Mae, 5, and son Townes, 2. Duff also has a 14-year-old son, Luca, from her previous marriage to Mike Comrie.

Duff shared a cherished family tradition that her kids aren't always thrilled about. "Everybody has to get their shoes on and get a leash and take a dog and go on a walk with us," she revealed. "The kids never want to do it, they're hiding. But then we always have amazing chats and family time."

Hilary Duff's candid chat about her childhood crushes and family life was both heartwarming and nostalgic, reminding us all of the joys of growing up and the importance of family time.