Haylie Duff and her longtime fiancé, Matt Rosenberg, have called off their 12-year engagement, a representative confirmed to Page Six on Monday. The couple, who share two young daughters, ended their relationship around the start of the year and are now focused on co‑parenting.
Duff, 41, the older sister of Hilary Duff, and Rosenberg, an entrepreneur, got engaged on April Fools’ Day 2014. They never set a wedding date, and over the years the “Napoleon Dynamite” actress described their bond as already feeling like a marriage – especially after welcoming children.
“We feel married in a lot of ways. I mean, we couldn’t be more married if we tried,” Duff told Page Six in May 2021. “We’ve got two kids and couldn’t be more married if we tried, but I think both of us envisioned doing it in Texas, and so now that we’re here, the conversations are happening a little more often than they were before.”
The couple had originally postponed their wedding after discovering they were expecting their first child. Their daughters – Ryan Ava Erhard, 10, and Lulu Gray, 7 – became the center of their lives. Duff later said that becoming a mother had “reimagined” what her wedding day would look like.
“I just probably won’t be in, like, a big wedding dress like I thought I would be,” she said. “I think, like, we’re older, first of all, too, you know, both of our kids would be there. I think it’s been reimagined a little bit, which is exciting.”
That wedding never came. A representative confirmed that the relationship ended “around the first of the year,” adding: “She asks for privacy at this time in protection of her young daughters.”
The Long Engagement That Never Led to a Wedding
Duff and Rosenberg’s engagement lasted 12 years – a rare length even in Hollywood. The couple met through mutual friends and seemed content with their nontraditional path. Rosenberg proposed on April 1, 2014, a date that initially raised eyebrows but was genuine.
Throughout the years, Duff frequently posted family photos on social media, showing a happy, blended household. The couple never publicly addressed any major conflicts, making the split a surprise to fans.
Hilary Duff’s ‘We Don’t Talk’: A Family Rift in the Background
The breakup comes months after Haylie’s younger sister, Hilary Duff, released a song titled “We Don’t Talk,” in which she detailed a painful estrangement from someone close – widely interpreted as Haylie. The lyrics spoke of longing for reconciliation:
“We come from the same home, the same blood … Let’s have it out / I’ll hear you out, you’ll hear me out on the couch. … Let’s break it down / So sick of being so sad about / How we don’t talk and you won’t talk about it.”
In February, Hilary told Rolling Stone that the song was about “the most lonely part of my life” and that she struggled with whether to share it. “People have known my life since I was a child. And so they know all the characters in it … For me, it was important to be open about that theme.”
The sisters have not been seen together publicly in years. Haylie has not commented on the song or the alleged rift.
Life After the Split: Co‑Parenting and Moving Forward
Duff and Rosenberg are focused on raising their daughters. Neither has publicly addressed the reasons for the breakup. A source close to the couple told Page Six that the separation was amicable and that they remain committed to co‑parenting.
Rosenberg, who largely stayed out of the spotlight, has not issued a statement.
What Happens Next
- Co‑parenting arrangements: The couple will likely continue to share custody of Ryan and Lulu.
- Public appearances: Duff has not been seen at major events recently; she may take a break from the spotlight.
- Sister reconciliation? Fans are hoping Hilary’s song might open a door for the sisters to heal their rift.
FAQ: Haylie Duff and Matt Rosenberg Split
Q: When did Haylie Duff and Matt Rosenberg break up?
A: Around the first of the year, according to a rep.
Q: How long were they engaged?
A: 12 years – since April 1, 2014.
Q: Do they have children?
A: Yes, two daughters: Ryan Ava Erhard (10) and Lulu Gray (7).
Q: Did they ever plan to get married?
A: Yes, but they postponed due to pregnancy and later said they felt “already married.”
Q: Is there a connection to Hilary Duff’s song “We Don’t Talk”?
A: The song is widely believed to be about an estrangement with Haylie. Hilary has not named her directly.
Q: Where can I find updates?
A: Follow Page Six or the Duff family’s social media.
