Mandy Moore admits she’s ‘mourning’ friendships as Ashley Tisdale’s ‘toxic mom group’ drama explodes

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As a longtime fan of Mandy Moore, I was really touched by what she shared recently. She talked about the sadness that can creep in when friendships naturally shift, especially with everything going on around Ashley Tisdale’s essay and the discussion it sparked. It felt so honest and relatable – a reminder that even public figures deal with the quiet heartbreak of evolving relationships.

On Wednesday’s episode of Conversations With Cam, This Is Us star Mandy Moore, 41, discussed how becoming a mother has changed her relationships with the people closest to her.

Moore asked Cameron Rogers if he’d noticed friendships changing over time during their discussion.

Moore shared that she’s naturally drawn to connecting with parents who have children of similar ages.

I’ve noticed that as friends have children at different stages, I’ve grown closest to those who are parenting children the same age as mine. It’s not that I’ve lost those other friendships, but they’ve definitely shifted, and I’ve had to adjust to that change.

Rogers comforted the actress, explaining that these changes are normal, and that parents often feel most connected to children going through similar experiences.

Rogers explained that parents tend to connect with others who have children the same age as their own, and also with those whose children are older. Ultimately, you’ll likely spend the most time with people whose kids are around the same age as yours.

Moore admitted the changes still ‘surprised’ her.

The actress, who has three young children – August, 4, Oscar, 3, and Louise, 15 months – with her husband Taylor Goldsmith, also mentioned that she’s realized some of her relationships have changed and she no longer relies on those people as much for support.

I always thought these friendships would last, but honestly, they’re not who I’d call for something small like needing to vent about a silly problem – like my son, Gus, changing his Halloween costume seven times already!

Moore’s statements follow closely after she appeared to share her thoughts on the controversy sparked by Tisdale’s popular essay about being left out of a close group of mothers.

Last week, Mandy Moore publicly backed Matthew Koma, Hilary Duff’s husband, after he criticized Ashley Tisdale’s essay, calling it self-centered and insensitive.

Moore reposted an Instagram Story from Koma, featuring her performance of the song “Candy” at a California charity concert held to commemorate the anniversary of the Pacific Palisades fires.

Moore shared that it feels perfect that Matthew Koma is involved, describing him as one of the kindest and most gifted people she knows.

Let me tell you, Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma are truly amazing people. When the wildfires forced evacuations in Pacific Palisades, they selflessly opened their home to my family, and we’re so grateful for their kindness and generosity during a really stressful time.

Earlier this month, actress Ashley Tisdale gained attention for an essay she wrote for The Cut, called “Breaking Up With My Toxic Mom Group.” In it, she described feeling isolated and excluded after having a baby.

Although she didn’t mention any names, people immediately guessed the group she was referring to included Hilary Duff, Brittany Moore, and Meghan Trainor. This speculation increased after Ashley Tisdale stopped following both Duff and Moore on Instagram.

Ashley Tisdale, mother to 5-year-old Jupiter and 16-month-old Emerson with her husband Christopher French, has often spoken about the importance of her close friends, calling them her ‘village’ after Jupiter was born in 2021.

In her essay, Tisdale explained that she realized she was being left out of events after seeing pictures of them on social media.

She described a resurfacing, unwelcome feeling from her past. ‘I found myself alone one night, after putting my daughter to bed, wondering if I was good enough,’ she wrote.

She ended up texting the group to excuse herself, saying she found the situation too immature and didn’t want to be involved anymore.

Just to clarify, I don’t think any of the mothers are bad people – perhaps with one exception. However, I do believe the way our group interacted became unhealthy and negative, at least from my perspective.

Rumors started swirling even more when Hilary Duff’s sister, Haylie, publicly reacted to an online post about Ashley Tisdale’s recent article. This caught people’s attention because there have long been whispers of a strained relationship between the Duff sisters.

Duff and Moore, however, appear to remain close. 

These close friends have often talked about how much they care for each other, and they were recently spotted enjoying a fun holiday get-together with their kids.

The Daily Mail has reached out to representatives for Tisdale, Ryan, Duff and Moore for comment.

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2026-01-14 21:06