When Friendships Fade: A Look at Ashley Tisdale's Mom Group Split

Ashley Tisdale's recent essay about leaving a "toxic" mom group has sparked quite the conversation online. In the piece, she talks about feeling left out and how the group dynamic just wasn't working for her anymore. It's a common story, really. People grow apart, and sometimes, friendships fade. The essay didn't name any specific people, but the internet had a field day speculating. Some thought it might involve Mandy Moore and Hilary Duff, who are often seen with Ashley and other Hollywood moms. But a rep for Ashley quickly shut that down, saying those two weren't involved. Celebrities have been chiming in with their thoughts. Chelsea Handler, for instance, said she doesn't know Ashley but stands by Mandy Moore, who she calls a "wonderful, sweet person. " Handler also joked that mom groups sound awful and are another reason not to have kids. Christy Carlson Romano took to Instagram to share her perspective. She thinks mom groups are important for new moms, especially for dealing with postpartum stuff. But she also gets why someone might want to leave a group if the dynamic shifts.Hilary Duff's husband, Matthew Koma, posted a funny parody of The Cut's cover, poking fun at the situation. And Ashley's own husband, Christopher French, shared a cryptic message about choosing whether or not to engage in drama. Meghan Trainor, who's reportedly part of the same mom group, posted a TikTok with a song that might hint at her feelings on the matter. Her husband, Daryl Sabara, said he doesn't know what's going on but hopes everyone is okay. Francia Raisa, who starred with Hilary Duff in "How I Met Your Father, " posted a funny TikTok lip-syncing a line from "She's the Man. " And Willa Ford defended two of her friends who are part of the group, saying they're wonderful people who wouldn't bully anyone. Becca Tobin, a longtime friend of Ashley's, reacted to Matthew Koma's post with a simple "Ew. " And Jana Kramer, who has connections to the group, talked about the importance of how you handle stepping away from a friendship. Kendra Wilkinson also shared her own negative experiences with mom groups, showing that this isn't just a Hollywood problem. It's something many people deal with. At the end of the day, friendships come and go. It's a normal part of life. And sometimes, it's just not a good fit anymore. That's okay. It's all about growing and learning from these experiences.