The drama is only heating up with Ashley Tisdale and her so-called “toxic mom group.”
A member of the moms’ group sent a questionable message purportedly in response to the actress’ claims that she had been neglected by those around her during her postpartum period.
Being a mom means everything to Ashley Tisdale, and she enjoys it despite complicated pregnancies and mental health issues. The actress has been an advocate for mental health awareness, encouraging others going through the same struggles.
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Has there been a response to Ashley Tisdale’s “Toxic Mom Group” essay?
Shortly after Tisdale shared her breakup with her former mothers group, calling the association toxic, a response likely to spark confrontations was dropped. Members of the group include Meghan Trainor, Hilary Duff and Mandy Moore, among others.
She shared that one of the reasons she moved away from the group was because she felt excluded by her friends during a very sensitive time in her life as a mother. Samii Ryan, who has also been linked to the close-knit gang, reposted a video of a man lip-syncing to Megan Thee Stallion’s hit song, “Her.”
The Daily Mail shared that speculation that Ryan’s repost was meant to respond to Tisdale came from the song’s lyrics and the caption “2026 mood.” She also shared a photo of a page from a book with words that couldn’t help but spark rumors.
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The actress began to feel excluded by other mothers
Tisdale said she separated herself from the mom group, describing the clique she once considered her “mom village” as a “toxic mom group.”
The women in the group have shared vacations, baby classes and play dates over the past four years. Recently, she noticed that she was being excluded from the same group that worked together on motherhood.
During the vulnerable postpartum months, when she needed support the most, she noticed that suddenly she was no longer invited to specific gatherings. The others would go, have fun, and then share photos on Instagram.
The whole experience felt like high school, and Tisdale had to make the difficult decision to leave. She notices that the group dynamic is no longer positive and healthy for her.
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Doting mum says essay wasn’t aimed at anyone in particular
As rumors swirled that Tisdale was calling out some members of her former mothers group with her story, she cleared the air on the subject.
Shortly before posting this article, fans noticed that she was no longer following Moore and Duff on Instagram. This fueled more speculation and theories. Tisdale’s spokesperson, however, clearly stated that his article was not aimed at any specific celebrity.
The Blast reported that his rep insisted that widely reported allegations that the essay was linked to his friendship with Mandy Moore, Hilary Duff and Meghan Trainor were false.
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Motherhood changed the life of the High School Musical alumna
Tisdale is the mother of two adorable girls. She has previously described motherhood as her favorite activity and a phase of life that she truly loves. As PEOPLE shared, she struggled with the idea of expanding her family after her first daughter, Jupiter.
Her fears came from the physical strain of pregnancy. After much thought, she decided to put her fears aside and focus on the blessing a child brings to a family.
Thanks to this, and after seeing how Jupiter interacts with other children, she was convinced to try for a second baby. “She loves being a big sister,” Tisdale said, describing Jupiter’s love for her sister Emerson.
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Inside Ashley Tisdale’s fight with mental health
Tisdale has spoken out about her mental health struggles and helped raise awareness for others going through similar situations.
In 2023, she shared her favorite mental health hack, which involved hugging baby goats. Goat therapy has been proven to help improve mental health and instantly improve mood.
The actress also used her online platform to create a safe space. On World Mental Health Day 2022, she sent a message encouraging people to speak up and grow together.
“We will continue to share stories and advice for anyone who needs it, without shame or feelings of overwhelm,” she wrote after explaining how being a Frenshe had helped her.
Would Ashley Tisdale’s essay turn into something bigger?
