Hilary Duff Speaks Out on Ashley Tisdale's Toxic Mom Group Claims

Hilary Duff is done allowing the negative story about her to spread!

After Ashley Tisdalereleased an honest essay discussing her involvement in a parenting group she called harmful, with fans guessing that the "Lizzie McGuire" actress was one of the people involved.

Over two months following the controversy that gained widespread attention, including from Duff's separated sister, the actress is now clarifying the situation.

Hilary Duff Dismisses Ashley Tisdale's 'Toxic Mom Group' Claims

The actress from "How I Met Your Father" tackled the controversy head-on, emphasizing that she is accustomed to public attention and that the rumors were baseless.

"I mean, this isn't anything new to me," the 38-year-old said.Los Angeles TimesIn a new interview, "I've had this since I was around 15 and beginning to be chased by photographers."

Duff mentioned that being in the public eye meant every aspect of her life was recorded and analyzed. Because of this, tales about her frequently receive recognition in ways that most ordinary individuals don't encounter.

The artist mentioned that social media amplified the situation by sharing misleading information and falsehoods through sensational content.

"It's difficult because you think, 'Wait, that person actually got it right,' and 'Whoa, that person has no idea what they're discussing,'" Duff said, remembering a story she came across that surprised her.

"I saw something that said, 'None of the moms at school really like her and neither do the teachers,' and I responded, 'First of all...' " Duff dismissed it before commending the women at the school.

When questioned about how she blocks out the distractions, Duff responded that it "varies from day to day," but typically she engages in a soothing activity, such as soaking in a hot tub.

Hilary Duff Feels 'Unfairly Depicted' By Ashley Tisdale's Mother Group Essay

Prior to Duff addressing the allegations, individuals close to her had already indicated that she believed she was inaccurately portrayed in the article written by the "High School Musical" star.

According to The Blast,The source indicated that Duff and the other suspected mothers were hurt and surprised by the disclosure, as their viewpoints were not included in Tisdale's account.

"The mothers maintain that there was no 'mean girl' conduct and claim they were truly attempting to support each other during a very sensitive period in their lives," the insider revealed.

The source mentioned that the group's members were upset by Tisdale making things public, as any disagreement they had could have been resolved behind closed doors.

Hilary Duff Shares Her Approach to Managing Her Friendships

Duff has openly discussed how she forms friendships and keeps them over time.

Last November, during a guest spot on the "Therapuss" podcast, the artist known as "Mature" revealed that her method in her social circles is to resolve issues without causing confrontation.

She continued by discussing communication, recognizing that having sincere discussions about expectations following a difficult period could be challenging. Duff admitted to experiencing these situations but felt it was necessary to address them in order to prevent ongoing tensions.

"I don't want to make anyone uncomfortable with my behavior. I prefer to discuss it," she said, according toThe Blast.

What Could Have Caused the Alleged Tension Between Hilary Duff and Ashley Tisdale?

As previous interviews in which Duff talked about how she manages tough discussions came back into the spotlight, rumors increased regarding what might have caused conflict between her and Tisdale.

Per The Blast,A source within the inner circle disclosed that the division resulted from "a mismatch in values that Ashley chose to disclose."

Another person stated that Tisdale had long experienced a sense of separation from them, noting that her public comments were intended to inspire individuals to exit harmful relationships.

When fans speculated that the conflict stemmed from the "Phineas and Ferb" actress's pro-MAGA views, her representative swiftly denied the claim, confirming she is registered as a Democrat.

Hilary Duff's Mother Group Conflicts Lead to Tension with Sister Haylie

The supposed conflict between Duff and Tisdale took an unexpected turn when, out of the blue, Duff's distant sister was seen supporting Tisdale. AsThe BlastAs previously reported, Tisdale and Haylie's children had a playdate, which the mothers enthusiastically posted about on Instagram.

After Haylie showed her support for Tisdale, Hilary became open about their difficult relationship, which she mentioned in her song "We Don't Talk."

The former "Gossip Girl" cast member referred to their difficult relationship as the "most isolating aspect of my life."The sisters have not appeared together in public since 2019, and their online presence has significantly diminished.

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