Ashley Tisdale has ignited controversy following the release of her op-ed in The Cut, where she described her experiences with a “toxic” group of celebrity mothers. The piece has led to renewed scrutiny of her past comments regarding conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and speculation about tensions among a circle that includes Hilary Duff, Mandy Moore, and Meghan Trainor.
In her essay titled “Breaking Up With My Toxic Mom Group,” published this week, Tisdale expressed feelings of alienation and exclusion. She reflected on her initial perception of the group as a supportive community, stating, “I felt thrown back in high school. I thought I found my village, but I didn’t.” This candid exploration of her experiences struck a chord with social media users, who quickly linked her sentiments to the Hollywood moms she did not name directly.
As the online discussion heated up, Tisdale’s husband, musician Christopher French, shared a cryptic quote on Instagram that read, “Underrated life skill: Pausing to decide if it’s worth your energy.” Meanwhile, Koma, who is married to Tisdale, posted a satirical version of Tisdale’s op-ed cover on his Instagram Story. The altered headline read, “When You’re The Most Self-Obsessed Tone Deaf Person On Earth, Other Moms Tend To Shift Focus To Their Actual Toddlers,” along with the caption, “Read my new interview with @TheCut.”
The fallout intensified a day later when Koma tagged Moore in a post referencing her 1999 hit single “Candy.” Moore responded with a simple, “Love you,” further complicating the narrative surrounding the group’s dynamics. Observers noted that Tisdale’s past comments about Charlie Kirk resurfaced during the discourse. In a 2025 Instagram post, Tisdale addressed the aftermath of Kirk’s death, stating, “Even when we disagree or find someone’s views offensive, violence is never the answer.” This remark drew mixed reactions, with some users questioning its relevance to the current situation.
According to a representative for Tisdale speaking to TMZ, the comments made regarding Kirk are unrelated to the ongoing controversy and emphasized that Tisdale identifies as a registered Democrat. Sources familiar with the situation informed Page Six that there is no singular cause behind the apparent rift among the mothers. “It’s a myriad of things, not just one specific,” one person noted.
Tensions reportedly escalated after the 2018 California wildfires, during which Moore’s home was damaged. Duff allegedly took in Moore and her family during this challenging time. Some insiders claimed that Tisdale was not emotionally available for the group, leading to perceptions that she was too self-focused. Entertainment commentator Perez Hilton remarked on his podcast that Koma’s post seemed to echo this sentiment, suggesting that it painted Tisdale as “tone-deaf and a big baby.”
In response to the unfolding situation, Trainor shared a TikTok video appearing shocked, with her song “Still Don’t Care” playing in the background, further contributing to the lively commentary surrounding the issue.
As the drama continues to unfold, followers and fans eagerly await further developments in Tisdale’s narrative and the dynamics within this high-profile circle of mothers.
