Hilary Duff to make guest appearance on Fox's 'Raising Hope'

The past couple of years have been filled with joy and family for actress Hilary Duff. After a wedding in 2010 to hockey star Mike Comrie, the pair welcomed a baby boy, Luca in March 2012. After focusing on her family life, Duff has decided to step back into acting.

E! News reports the actress will portray Jimmy's ex girlfriend Rachel. As of now, Duff is set to only star in one episode of the season. Duff's Raising Hope episode is set to air February 26.

Additionally, according to OK! magazine Duff recently announced that she will be both starring and producing a new television comedy. Duff took to her Twitter to share her excitement about her television comeback.

Ok it's official! Very excited about my development deal with 20th century fox!! t.v. here I come! :)

— Hilary Duff (@HilaryDuff) August 13, 2012

Husband Mike Comrie recently decided to retire from hockey, after having to endure multiple surgeries on his hip.

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