Hilary Duff’s latest gym photo has taken social media by surprise — and sparked a wave of confusion.
The image, widely shared on X (formerly Twitter), shows the 36-year-old actor in gym leggings and a tied white T-shirt, pulling down her face mask mid-workout. At first glance, it looks like a typical fitness snapshot. But viewers couldn’t believe the star’s noticeably toned legs — prompting many to wonder if the photo was even real.
One user joked, “Nah, that’s Hilary Buff,” while another wrote, “Lizzie McGuire grew up to become G.I. Jane.” The photo, however, isn’t new — it dates back to August 2021, when Duff was spotted at a Los Angeles gym during the pandemic.
Beyond the viral jokes, the moment highlights a familiar pattern: public fascination with women’s bodies. In a 2022 Women’s Health interview, Duff said she’s finally at peace with hers, proud that it “produced three children.”
Real or not, the star’s calm reminder still stands — the most important transformation happens on the inside.
