Meghan Trainor breaks silence on ‘toxic mom group’ drama after Ashley Tisdale’s viral allegations

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Meghan Trainor has responded to the controversy surrounding a group of mothers who were criticized online, following accusations that she was among those called out by Ashley Tisdale in a recent essay that went viral.

Ashley Tisdale, 40, a mother of two young daughters – Jupiter, age four, and Emerson, 16 months – recently shared that she felt left out by other moms after giving birth.

The High School Musical star didn’t reveal the identities of the other women involved, which led to a lot of guessing and speculation about who they were.

People soon realized she had previously often praised her close group of mom friends, which included celebrities like Mandy Moore, Hilary Duff, and Trainor.

Just before releasing her revealing essay in The Cut, Tisdale unfollowed both Moore and Duff on Instagram, adding to the drama.

With rumors swirling about her and those close to her, Meghan Trainor, 32, has shared a TikTok video addressing the situation.

She shared a video of her shocked reaction while at her computer, explaining she’d just discovered some drama within a moms’ group.

Interestingly, Ashley Tisdale has stopped following Hilary Duff and Haylie Moore on Instagram, but she still follows Meghan Trainor – though Trainor doesn’t follow her back.

Ashley Tisdale and her husband, Christopher French, a composer, share two children. They married in 2014 after dating for two years.

Trainor and her husband, Daryl Sabara, are parents to two sons: Riley, age four, and Barry, age two. Sabara has also publicly addressed the recent drama involving a ‘mom group’.

Oh my gosh, when TMZ asked him about all the craziness, he was SO smooth! He just said, ‘No drama here, I’m just focused on making the kids happy.’ It was perfect! Seriously, he handled it with such grace, I nearly fainted. It just proves what I’ve always known – he’s an amazing dad and doesn’t let anything bother him!

When asked about Tisdale, Sabara reiterated that he wasn’t aware of the situation, but expressed hope that she was doing alright.

Okay, seriously, Ashley Tisdale gets me! After she had her baby in 2021, she talked about her ‘village of moms’ and it just felt so real. But then, seeing her post about a weekend with Hilary Duff and Meghan Trainor? I melted! She wrote about how amazing it was to go through motherhood with these women, and honestly, it’s everything I aspire to. It’s like, yes! Find your tribe, support each other, and just live that mom life together! It’s just… perfect.

Last January, she enthusiastically shared how her group of new mothers supported each other when wildfires in Los Angeles destroyed Moore’s house. This forced Moore and her family to stay with Duff temporarily.

Tisdale shared on social media how much she appreciates her friends – including Moore, Duff, and Trainor – for supporting each other. She noted that it’s comforting to know they have each other during tough times, proving that meaningful connections still exist. She also gave a shout-out to her ‘mom group’ for being there through both good and bad times.

Last week, on New Year’s Day, her powerful essay, “Breaking Up With My Toxic Mom Group,” was published in The Cut and quickly became a popular topic on social media.

The article, which expanded on a blog post from November, detailed how she discovered a group of friends were meeting up without her. She would often see pictures of these gatherings on Instagram, confirming she hadn’t been included.

She described feeling a familiar, unwelcome sensation she hadn’t experienced in years. Sitting alone after her daughter was asleep, she suddenly questioned if she was good enough. It instantly transported her back to the insecurity of high school, where she felt confused and lost about why she wasn’t being included.

She explained that she didn’t think the other mothers were intentionally malicious – perhaps with one exception – but that the way their group interacted became unhealthy and negative, at least from her perspective.

Being excluded from one event was the last thing Tisdale could handle, so she texted the group to let them know she was leaving.

In her latest essay, she recounted how she texted that the project felt immature and she wanted to withdraw from it.

Soon after Ashley Tisdale shared her thoughts, Hilary Duff’s husband, Matthew Koma, playfully responded with a fake magazine cover. It looked like a headline from Cut magazine and read: ‘A dad’s perspective on a mom group: When you’re incredibly self-centered and out of touch, other moms naturally focus on their kids.’

Later that day, Moore shared a heartfelt message on social media, praising Koma as an incredibly talented and kind person. He recalled that exactly one year prior, Koma had generously offered his family a place to stay when they were forced to evacuate.

There’s been talk about why Tisdale may have been excluded from the group, and some believe it stems from her September social media posts discussing the potential assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Tisdale pointed out a difference between how the nation reacted to the 9/11 attacks and a recent murder. He observed that while 9/11 brought the country together in grief, the current response often involves blaming the victim’s beliefs. He argued that everyone affected by a tragedy, like those in the building where the murder occurred, holds diverse viewpoints, and losing compassion for human life is a dangerous trend.

Her online post sparked strong criticism, leading her to respond with a defense of her position. She stated that while people may disagree or be offended by others’ views, resorting to violence is never acceptable.

I’ve always admired Ashley Tisdale because she stands up for what she believes in. She’s a strong advocate for equality – for everyone, including women, the LGBTQ+ community, and ensuring everyone has the right to vote. She also believes, as I do, in common-sense gun laws and a woman’s right to choose.

She seemed to be distancing her opinions from those of the late Kirk, a strong Christian conservative who strongly opposed abortion, same-sex marriage, and transgender rights, while also being a passionate supporter of gun ownership.

According to Page Six, a source explained that the reasons for Tisdale’s distance from the group are complex and multi-faceted, not due to a single issue.

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2026-01-09 19:34