Christopher French Breaks Silence on Ashley Tisdale’s Mom Group Fallout

French publicly addressed the controversy for the first time, emphasizing his trust in Tisdale’s autonomy. He told Page Six that he supports her handling of the situation, noting that she is a capable individual who navigates her relationships as she sees fit. The composer described their household as private, acknowledging that the intense public scrutiny surrounding the essay took a toll on his wife, which necessitated her decision to address the matter openly.

The essay, published in The Cut, detailed Tisdale’s experience of being ostracized by a group of friends following the 2021 birth of her daughter. While she left the names of the individuals involved undisclosed, social media users quickly cast suspicion on Hilary Duff, Mandy Moore, and Meghan Trainor. Unlike French, other figures in the orbit of these celebrities took a more aggressive stance. Matthew Koma, husband of Hilary Duff, garnered attention for his satirical social media response, which prompted a supportive nod from Mandy Moore. The backlash against Moore’s public endorsement of Koma highlighted the ongoing friction within this social circle.

Despite the friction, Tisdale is channeling the experience into her professional life. Reports indicate she is currently in talks with Netflix to develop a dark comedy titled Toxic Moms, a project involving Ali Wong that explores the complexities of wealthy, elite parenting circles. Meanwhile, the actress has shifted focus toward her personal health, recently discussing her struggles with postpartum depression and the pressures it placed on her marriage during an appearance on French’s podcast, Recovering.