Ashley Tisdale Leaves Celebrity Mom Group Over Exclusion

Ashley Tisdale, the actress known for her roles in High School Musical and other projects, has parted ways with a close-knit group of celebrity mothers after experiencing feelings of exclusion and toxicity within the circle. In a personal essay published by The Cut in January, the 40-year-old mother of two detailed her decision to leave the group, which included fellow entertainers Hilary Duff, Mandy Moore, and Meghan Trainor, among others.

Tisdale, who shares daughters Jupiter, 4, and Emerson, 1, with husband Christopher French, formed the group shortly after Jupiter's birth in 2021. She sought support from other new mothers to navigate the challenges of parenthood, including sleep deprivation, product choices like diaper bags and bassinets, and the emotional shifts of early motherhood. "After the birth of my first daughter, I was craving connection with other mothers," Tisdale wrote. "I needed someone to talk to about which diaper bag to buy, whether a Snoo is worth it, and how you can possibly get anything done if you're supposed to sleep while the baby is sleeping."

What began as a welcoming space for shared advice and playdates evolved into a source of distress for Tisdale....