Ashley Tisdale’s former mom group members’ surprising reaction to bombshell essay revealed

Written by on January 15, 2026

The mom group that Ashley Tisdale called “toxic” in her scathing essay is ready to put the drama behind them and move on.

“The moms remaining in the group wish Ashley no ill will,” a source told Us Weekly.

The insider said that the group, which included Hilary Duff, Mandy Moore, Meghan Trainor and more, was “surprised” by the essay the “High School Musical” actress wrote for the Cut, as they “thought the friendship faded organically.”

Ashley Tisdale, Sami Ryan, Hilary Duff, and friends posing together outdoors.

The mom group wishes “no ill will” against Ashley Tisdale after she called them “toxic” in her scathing essay. Ashley Tisdale/Instagram

Six women in matching green and white striped robes by a pool.

The insider told Us Weekly that the group, which included Hilary Duff, Mandy Moore, Meghan Trainor and more, was “surprised” by the essay. Janice Gott/Instagram

Ashley Tisdale and her former friend group smiling.

The women “thought the friendship faded organically.” Ashley Tisdale/Instagram

“There was no big blowout moment so this came as a surprise to them,” the source added.

Earlier this month, Tisdale, 40, wrote a scathing essay for the Cut, explaining why she was “breaking up” with her “toxic” mom group of friends.

In the piece, the “Suite Life of Zack & Cody” alum said she didn’t feel “cool enough” after she was excluded from hangouts with members of the mom group.

“I realized that there were group text chains that didn’t include everyone, which led to cliques forming within the larger group,” she alleged in the essay.

Ashley Tisdale in a light pink top, denim shorts, and a large tote bag with pink floral patterns, standing in front of a green hedge.

Earlier this month, Tisdale explained why she was “breaking up” with her “toxic” mom group of friends. ashleytisdalefrench/Instagram

Black and white photo of eight women on a couch.

The “Suite Life of Zack & Cody” alum claimed she was excluded from hangouts with members of the mom group. Janice Gott/Instagram

Ashley Tisdale in a white sweatshirt with a blue sailboat design, peeking from behind a wooden doorframe.

Tisdale questioned why she still showed “up for this.”

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“And after the third or fourth time of seeing social media photos of everyone else at a hangout that I didn’t get invited to, it felt like I wasn’t really part of the group after all.”

Due to feeling excluded, Tisdale said she questioned why she still showed “up for this.”

Several of the women responded to Tisdale’s shady essay, including Moore, who cryptically commented on the drama.

In a podcast appearance this week, the “Candy” singer, also 41, said she has “had to sort of mourn in a way” how some of her friendships have “changed.”

Mandy Moore speaking into a microphone.

Several of the women responded to Tisdale’s shady essay, including Moore, who said she has “had to sort of mourn in a way” how some of her friendships have “changed.” Conversations with Cam/Youtube

Matthew Koma in an interview for The Cut, titled,

Duff’s husband, Matthew Koma, called the “Scary Movie 5” star the “most self-obsessed tone deaf person on earth.” instagram/matthewkoma

Ashley Tisdale with wet hair and shoulders exposed during a self-care day.

Amid the drama, Tisdale enjoyed a self-care day. ashleytisdalefrench/instagram

While Duff, 38, has remained mum on Tisdale’s claims, the “Lizzie McGuire” actress’s husband, Matthew Koma, spoke out, calling the “Scary Movie 5” star the “most self-obsessed tone deaf person on earth.”

Despite everyone’s opinion on the essay, Tisdale has shut out the noise by enjoying a day of self-care.

On Tuesday, the mom of two took to her Instagram Stories to share that she had a “little massage and facial day.”

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