Ashley Tisdale has opened up about her experience with a group of mothers she referred to as “toxic,” revealing that she felt increasingly excluded from their gatherings. The actress, who shares two young daughters with her husband, Christopher French, shared her feelings in a candid text message, stating that the situation had become reminiscent of high school cliques.
Tisdale described moments when she was intentionally left out of group hangouts. In her reflections, she noted, “I remember being left out of a couple of group hangs, and I knew about them because Instagram made sure it fed me every single photo and Instagram Story.” She recounted a particular dinner party where she noticed her seating position at the end of the table, which further highlighted her exclusion from the group dynamic.
In an effort to address her concerns, Tisdale reached out to the other mothers via text, expressing her discomfort with the situation. “This is too high school for me and I don’t want to take part in it anymore,” she stated. The response from her peers was mixed; while some attempted to smooth over the tension, others seemed indifferent to her feelings. She recounted, “One sent flowers, then ignored me when I thanked her for them.”
Despite her frustration, Tisdale emphasized that she does not view the other mothers as bad people, but acknowledged that the group dynamic had become unhealthy for her. “To be clear, I have never considered the moms to be bad people. But I do think our group dynamic stopped being healthy and positive — for me, anyway,” she added.
Following her revelations, speculation arose regarding whether her comments were directed at fellow celebrities Hilary Duff and Mandy Moore, with whom she had previously been associated. Tisdale’s representative has since clarified that her essay was not about either of these actresses, and denied unverified rumors about Tisdale’s political affiliations, stating that she is a registered Democrat.
As the situation has garnered significant media attention, BuzzFeed reached out to Tisdale’s representative for further comment. The incident highlights the challenges of social dynamics among parents, particularly in celebrity circles, where public perception can complicate personal relationships.
Tisdale’s candid account resonates with many who navigate similar issues in their own social circles, illustrating how friendship dynamics can shift and lead to feelings of isolation.
