Mandy Moore Praises 'Incredible' Hilary Duff After Ashley Tisdale Drama

The A Walk to Remember actress applauds Duff's talent and motherhood amid the 'toxic' mom group allegations.

Feb. 19, 2026 at 1:07am

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Mandy Moore is speaking highly of fellow actress and mother Hilary Duff, calling her an 'incredible talent' and praising her ability to balance her life. This comes after the two faced drama surrounding Ashley Tisdale French's claims of a 'toxic' mom group that included Moore and Duff.

Why it matters

The mom group drama involving Tisdale, Duff, and Moore has been a major topic of discussion in the entertainment world. Moore's public praise of Duff sheds light on the complex dynamics within celebrity mom circles and how they navigate maintaining friendships during the challenges of motherhood.

The details

Moore told Glamour that Duff has 'managed to really find a system that works for her' in balancing her life as a mother and musician. The two actresses bonded over becoming mothers around the same time, with Moore sharing she feels 'exceedingly lucky' that her kids spend time with people whose values align with hers, including Duff. The drama stemmed from Tisdale's essay about leaving a 'toxic' mom group, though she did not name specific members.

  • In January 2026, Ashley Tisdale French wrote a personal essay about leaving a 'toxic' mom group.
  • The essay was published in New York Magazine's The Cut in January 2026.

The players

Mandy Moore

A 41-year-old actress known for her roles in A Walk to Remember and This Is Us. She is also a mother of three children.

Hilary Duff

A 38-year-old actress and singer who rose to fame as a teen star. She is the mother of four children.

Ashley Tisdale French

A 40-year-old actress known for her role in the High School Musical franchise. She wrote an essay about leaving a 'toxic' mom group.

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What they’re saying

“She's such an incredible talent and such an incredible mother. Seeing the way that she balances her life is really inspiring to me.”

— Mandy Moore

“The friends that I've made since becoming a parent are some of the deeper, more surprising friendships I've found as an adult.”

— Mandy Moore

The takeaway

The mom group drama highlights the complexities of maintaining friendships and navigating the challenges of motherhood, even among celebrity circles. Moore's praise of Duff's ability to balance her life as a mother and entertainer serves as an inspiring example of how women can support each other during this transformative time.