Hilary Duff is no stranger to the limelight, and she's proving it again by addressing the buzz surrounding Ashley Tisdale's 'toxic mom group' drama. In a recent chat promoting her new album, Duff opened up about the whirlwind of speculation ignited by Tisdale's viral essay for The Cut. Tisdale, a fellow alum of Disney's star-studded playground, 'High School Musical,' recounted her decision to step away from a group of celebrity moms she deemed 'toxic.' Without dropping any names, the essay left fans piecing together clues, quickly pointing fingers at Duff, Mandy Moore, and others.
During her interview with the Los Angeles Times, Duff was asked whether she hesitated to jump back into the pop scene with her album amidst the unfolding drama. She brushed off the idea, explaining, "I've had this since I was maybe 15 and starting to get followed around by paparazzi. Everything starts getting documented and everyone knows my life and all the players in it. So the stories that get news pickup – it's not what happens to a normal person who maybe became an actor as an adult."
The essay's aftershocks continue to ripple across social media as fans speculate about which famous faces were involved. However, Duff, seasoned by her years in the Hollywood spotlight, seems unfazed by the rumor mill.
Duff also weighed in on how social media and 'talking heads' on platforms like TikTok have intensified the situation. When quizzed about her ability to tune out the noise, she candidly shared that it "depends on the day." Some days, she simply retreats to the solace of her home to "quiet the noise."
It's a classic tale of Hollywood drama set against the backdrop of SoCal sunshine – and for Duff, it's just another chapter in a life lived under the constant gaze of cameras and fans alike.