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Ashley Tisdale Finds Friendship Amid Toxic Mom Group Drama

2/21/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ashley Tisdale has formed a close friendship with Haylie Duff after leaving a "toxic" mom group that also included Hilary Duff.
Tisdale's essay in The Cut describes feeling excluded from that group, which also featured Mandy Moore.
Despite the drama, Tisdale and Haylie have stayed close, with Haylie offering support.
Hilary Duff said she is estranged from her sister Haylie and described their loneliness in a CBS Mornings interview.

History

Historical Context

The rise of social media in the 2010s transformed celebrity relationships, as seen with Ashley Tisdale and Hilary Duff navigating online parenting groups. These platforms fostered both support and exclusion, reflecting societal pressures on motherhood. This shift parallels the emergence of activist groups like Moms Demand Action, founded after the Sandy Hook tragedy in 2012, which mobilized mothers against gun violence and reshaped community engagement.

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Story summary

Ashley Tisdale has formed a close friendship with Haylie Duff after leaving a "toxic" mom group that also included Hilary Duff.
Tisdale's essay in The Cut describes feeling excluded from that group, which also featured Mandy Moore.
Despite the drama, Tisdale and Haylie have stayed close, with Haylie offering support.
Hilary Duff said she is estranged from her sister Haylie and described their loneliness in a CBS Mornings interview.

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