Ashley Tisdale is keeping things close to home as conversations continue swirling around her recent comments about “toxic” mom group dynamics. The actress and mom of two was recently spotted enjoying a relaxed playdate between her daughter and longtime friend Haylie Duff. While speculation continues, Tisdale appears to be prioritizing positivity and personal connections.
Ashley Tisdale and Haylie Duff enjoy playdate with their daughters amid mom group drama
On Tuesday, Ashley Tisdale and Haylie Duff shared a sweet snapshot of their daughters spending time together. Duff posted a photo to her Instagram story showing her 7-year-old daughter, Lulu, playing under a table alongside Tisdale’s 4-year-old daughter, Jupiter. She captioned the image “Under table shenanigans,” tagging Tisdale, who later reshared it with her followers.
The friendly exchange came amid ongoing discussion surrounding Tisdale’s recent essay for The Cut, in which she wrote about her experience leaving what she described as a “toxic” mom group. In both that essay and a previous blog post, Tisdale framed the situation as deeply personal, emphasizing that her decision to step away was about protecting her own well-being rather than placing blame on specific individuals. She kept names out of the discussion and stressed that friendships can change over time.
The essay’s publication sparked online speculation about the identities of the Hollywood parents involved, with some claims pointing to Duff’s younger sister, Hilary Duff. That said, the timing of the playdate raised eyebrows largely because of unrelated but ongoing rumors about tension within the Duff family. Hilary Duff recently debuted a new song titled “We Don’t Talk” during a London concert, which fans have interpreted as referencing a personal rift. While some listeners believe the lyrics allude to her relationship with Haylie, Hilary has not confirmed who the song is about, and neither sister has publicly addressed the speculation.
Despite the online chatter, the shared moment between Tisdale and Haylie suggested business as usual. The two have been friends for years, dating back to at least 2016, when Duff purchased Tisdale’s former Los Angeles home.
Originally written by Zahrah Patel on Reality Tea.
