Overview
- Muniz detailed the rift on a Sept. 2 appearance of The Joe Vulpis Podcast, which outlets reported this week.
- He says his contract gave him input on casting his onscreen love interest, yet Duff was signed after “calls were made” without his approval.
- Muniz described Hilary Duff’s mother, Susan, as “the epitome of a stage mom” and said her presence on set made the experience difficult.
- He says the pair remained professional during filming but have not spoken since the last day on the 2003 movie.
- Muniz expressed regret and interest in reconnecting, and multiple outlets report Duff’s representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment.