In a candid essay written for The Cut, the High School Musical alum revealed that she quietly removed herself from what she describes as a “toxic” mom friend group after realizing she was being consistently excluded. While Tisdale never directly named anyone, online speculation quickly began swirling, with fans pointing to familiar celebrity moms such as Hilary Duff, Mandy Moore, and Meghan Trainor.
Tisdale explained that what initially felt like a supportive circle slowly took a turn. She recalled being met with repeated snubs and vague excuses whenever she tried to make plans. One moment, in particular, stood out as deeply hurtful: the group reportedly organized a girls’ outing on the same day as her daughter’s birthday.
At first, Tisdale says she internalized the behavior, convincing herself that she simply “wasn’t cool enough.” But after finally confronting the group about how she was feeling, the situation only worsened — ultimately leading her to step away altogether.
Though the actress avoided calling out anyone by name, fans were quick to notice that she has since unfollowed Duff and Moore on Instagram, adding fuel to the speculation. Whether those unfollows are directly connected to the essay remains unclear, but the timing hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Despite the emotional fallout, Tisdale ended her essay on a note of empowerment. Her message to other moms was clear and heartfelt: don’t settle for friendships that make you feel small. Motherhood, she wrote, is hard enough — and it should be shared with people who genuinely like and support you.
For many readers, the essay struck a chord, highlighting that even celebrities aren’t immune to cliques, exclusion, and the complicated social dynamics that can come with parenting.
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