Hilary Duff was in great shape as she arrived at CBS Mornings in New York City on Tuesday.
The 36-year-old actress was there to promote her new book, “My Little Sweet Boy,” after writing “My Little Brave Girl,” a book dedicated to her daughters.
“Writing a boy’s book to follow my girl’s book seemed like the natural thing, the natural step to take, and actually it was a bit backwards because I had my boy first, he’s 11,” said she tells hosts Gayle King, Nate Burleson and Tony Dokoupi.
The bestselling author is mother to daughters Banks, five, and Mae, two, whom she shares with her husband Matthew Koma. She shares her son Luca with her ex-husband Mike Comrie.
And she also has a new home fragrance line.
In great shape: Hilary Duff was in great shape when she arrived at the CBS studios in New York on Tuesday morning. She wore a business chic look consisting of a light green blazer over a silver sweater and a silky silver maxi skirt
“Memories: The Younger” star spoke about her book on CBS Mornings
The How I Met Your Father star opted for a business chic look, wearing a lime green blazer over a silver sweater and a silky silver maxi skirt.
She accessorized with a gold necklace with multiple pendants. Her shoulder-length blonde hair was styled in loose layers.
Hilary’s first book, My Little Brave Girl, was about how she realized how brave her little daughter had to be after her mother returned to work.
She said: “My first book was about going back to work and leaving my four-month-old alone for the first time, and I just realized how brave she had to be because it was so hard for me, and I thought, “She’s four months old.” old and I’m all she knows.
The author said writing her second book was a little more difficult.
“I felt like I was going back so many years remembering what my first experiences of motherhood and giving birth to this little boy were like,” she explained.
“It was important for me to teach him something and also to convey to him my experience with flowers, that he is very sensitive and also likes to crumple things up.”
Children’s book: The 36-year-old actress was accompanied into the building by a woman
Autographs: Hilary signed copies of her book for waiting fans
Emotions: The mother of three said she hopes the book helps boys be brave by showing their tender sides. “I think there’s so much power in having access to your emotions.”
Duff’s book “My Little Sweet Boy” shows a boy in a tree reaching for a bird
Publisher Penguin Random House described the picture book as “Inspiring young boys to be as gentle as they are strong.”
When asked why she wanted to add a page about the crying boy, Hilary replied: “I think there’s so much power in having access to your emotions.”
“I know in my journey with him it’s like with guys, ‘Come on, be tough, get up, you know you’re fine, you’re fine,'” she explained.
“I heard that all the time and I ask myself, ‘What if he’s not feeling well right now?'” and “Who am I to say he should be fine and to tell him that in this moment.” ?”
New from Hil: She also has a home fragrance line, which she announced on Monday
She explained why it’s important for boys to be able to explore their feelings: “He’ll learn to be in control when he’s older, but why should we suppress that now?”
In an Instagram Story video filmed in the Green Room, the Younger star said: “I hope this book resonates with you if you’re a new mom.”
After her interview ended, Hilary signed copies of her new book for fans waiting outside the studio.
“My Little Sweet Boy” was released on Tuesday.