The “Mommy Mean Girls” rumors can officially be laid to rest. Meghan Trainor is clearing the air regarding the viral speculation that a celebrity “mom group” involving herself, Ashley Tisdale, Hilary Duff, and Mandy Moore had turned toxic. In a new interview with Us Weekly, the “Mother” singer revealed that the drama ended exactly where most modern conflicts do: in the DMs.
The controversy ignited after Ashley Tisdale published a candid essay in The Cut, where she discussed the difficulties of navigating “toxic” dynamics within parent social circles. Internet sleuths immediately pointed fingers at the high-profile group of stars often seen together at playdates. However, Trainor confirmed that the Meghan Trainor Ashley Tisdale mom group drama was largely a product of online over-analysis. “Ashley texted me like, ‘I’m sorry, your name got dragged in,’” Trainor shared, noting that she held no ill will toward the High School Musical alum.
In a refreshing moment of honesty, Trainor admitted that she wasn’t even a core member of the drama to begin with mostly because she rarely showed up. Labeling herself a “bad mom friend,” Trainor explained that her busy schedule led to her skipping so many hangouts that the other moms eventually started a separate group chat without her. “I was totally cool with it,” Trainor laughed, adding that she understood the need for the other women to have a functional space for planning.
While the celebrities involved are accustomed to the spotlight, Trainor pointed out that the real victims of the viral “detective work” were the non-famous parents in their orbit. She described the situation as a “nightmare” for civilian moms who were suddenly being tracked down by fans. “Some moms… never wanted attention on them at all,” Trainor said. “They were like, ‘I was un-Googleable, and now I’m everywhere, and I’m devastated.’”
Despite the initial chaos, the group remains on good terms. Trainor’s husband, Daryl Sabara, had previously hinted that there was no “beef” between the families, and Meghan’s latest comments solidify that the “Mean Girls: Mommy Edition” narrative was just a case of “the world being a silly, crazy place.” With the air cleared and the apologies sent, these Hollywood moms are getting back to what matters most—even if Meghan still skips the occasional brunch.
