Mandy Moore Defends Hilary Duff After Ashley Tisdale French's Claims

Mandy Moore praised Hilary Duff as an incredible mother and friend after Ashley Tisdale French published an essay alleging a toxic and exclusive environment within their celebrity mom group.While Mandy Moore and Hilary Duff reportedly felt blindsided by the claims of exclusion, insiders suggest the community was intended to be a supportive network for parents sharing similar values.The friendship circle, which originated from a music class started by Hilary Duff, also includes Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara, though online speculation grew after Ashley Tisdale French unfollowed her former friends on Instagram.