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Hilary Duff Reflects on Paparazzi Scandal and Media Culture

11/7/2025

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Hilary Duff discussed her teen years on Jake Shane's Therapuss podcast, recalling a scandal where paparazzi speculated she carried a condom in her jelly bag at age 17.
Duff said she felt 'caught' and 'in trouble' after her mother called about the rumors.
She highlighted the media's eagerness to catch young stars in compromising situations.
As she prepares to release the single 'Mature,' she notes changes in tabloid culture since the early 2000s.

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Hilary Duff discussed her teen years on Jake Shane's Therapuss podcast, recalling a scandal where paparazzi speculated she carried a condom in her jelly bag at age 17.
Duff said she felt 'caught' and 'in trouble' after her mother called about the rumors.
She highlighted the media's eagerness to catch young stars in compromising situations.
As she prepares to release the single 'Mature,' she notes changes in tabloid culture since the early 2000s.