Haylie Katherine Duff is an American actress, singer, television host, writer, and model. Although she has never been cast in the lead role in any of the films so far, she has made guest appearances in many films and television series besides playing some important roles in both the small and the big screen. She shot to fame with her roles as Sandy Jameson in the television series ‘7th Heaven’, and as Amy Sanders on ‘Lizzie McGuire’. She is also known for her roles as Annie Nelson in ‘Love Takes Wing’, and Summer Wheatley in ‘Napoleon Dynamite’. With the film ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ becoming a surprise hit, Haylie emerged as a star in her own right, and also won an award for her strong performance. Also a singer and a songwriter, Haylie has recorded several singles for various soundtracks, and has written and co-written several songs for her sister’s studio albums. Besides her TV and film career, she has also given several significant stage performances such as in ‘Hairspray’, and ‘Love, Loss, and What I Wore.’ She has also forayed into the modeling world.Childhood & Early Life