Mandy Moore recently shared insights into how the nature of her friendships has evolved since becoming a parent, highlighting the complexities of mom friendships today. The actress spoke candidly on January 14 during the Conversations With Cam Podcast about how her relationships have shifted as her children have grown, touching on the challenges and emotional aspects of these changes.
How Motherhood Has Transformed Mandy Moore’s Friendships
Two weeks after Ashley Tisdale’s revealing essay about leaving a toxic mom friend group, Mandy Moore reflected on similar shifts within her own circle. Moore, mother to three children—August, 4, Oscar, 3, and Louise, 16 months—with husband Taylor Goldsmith, emphasized that being at different parenting stages has affected the closeness she shares with some friends.
Do you feel like you have seen a friendship sort of take a different course?
Mandy asked host Cameron Rogers during her podcast appearance.
I have friends who have kids that are older, let’s say. And I have found that the people I am closest with in my life right now are people who are kind of at the same chapter of their lives as parents.
While Moore values these connections, she also acknowledged mourning the evolution of friendships rather than their outright loss.
We have kids the same age and I’ve had to sort of mourn in a way,
she shared.
not the loss of those friendships, but like how they’ve changed.
Origins and Evolution of the Mom Friend Group Centered Around Hilary Duff
The actress’s comments came in the wake of Ashley Tisdale’s public explanation about departing from a celebrity mom circle she described as exclusionary. Ashley, mother to Jupiter, 4, and Emerson, 16 months, with Christopher French, did not name individuals directly, but previously shared glimpses of her time with other moms including Hilary Duff, Meghan Trainor, and Mandy Moore.
Moore highlighted that the friend group’s foundation was closely tied to their shared experience of having babies during the pandemic.
I think the origin story is all kind of having pandemic babies and Hilary Duff is a very dear friend of mine,
she said.
She and her husband Matt [Koma] are very close with me and Taylor, my husband.
Hilary Duff, according to Moore, played a pivotal role in starting the group, which began as a way for mothers with toddlers to connect and support one another.
She was just like a boss,
Mandy explained.
She was like, ‘we need a music class. We need community.’ And so she sort of started this music class at her house and gathered a group of incredible women and I brought a few into the fold, as well. And we evolved from music class to movement class to all hanging out.
From these initial gatherings, the friendships deepened, extending beyond the children’s activities into wider social bonds.
People get together for holidays, people get together for birthdays,
Moore said.
We go to the zoo, you know? It’s like just all the things you do collectively as like a friends group.
The Role of the Mom Group Chat and Ongoing Dynamics
While Ashley Tisdale reportedly exited the group with a brief message in their shared chat stating she did not want to participate any longer, Mandy Moore described ongoing communication within the mom group as lively and multifaceted.
The moms chat is always like popping off with questions, comments, concerns,
she said. Like, fun gossip.
Other Celebrity Feuds Highlight the Complexities of High-Profile Relationships
Moore’s reflections on shifting friendships among moms resonate with the broader pattern of tensions and misunderstandings in celebrity circles. Various high-profile disputes have unfolded recently, reflecting personal conflicts that attract public attention.
Tan France and Bobby Berk Address Rumors of a Rift
Bobby Berk, who departed from Queer Eye after eight seasons, responded in January 2024 to speculation about his relationship with fellow cast member Tan France. He reassured fans there was no professional fallout, framing the issue as a personal matter unrelated to the show.
I want people to know that Tan and I—we will be fine,
he told Vanity Fair.
There was a situation, and that’s between Tan and I, and it has nothing to do with the show. It was something personal that had been brewing—and nothing romantic, just to clarify that.
Tan France later refuted rumors that he attempted to replace Bobby on the show with Jeremiah Brent, clarifying that casting decisions were handled transparently.
Netflix and the production companies did a full-on casting. I didn’t put my friend up for the job. They ended up getting it because they were the best person for the job,
he stated on Instagram.
But I didn’t get them hired by getting rid of somebody else.
Sharon Osbourne’s Sharp Words About Ashton Kutcher
In a September 2023 interview while playing the game Stir the Pot with her daughter Kelly Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne described Ashton Kutcher as the rudest celebrity she had encountered, calling him a
rude, rude, rude, rude little boy
and a dastardly little thing.
Sharon recounted a past encounter during a 2014 appearance of Ashton on The Talk where his attitude was challenging after Sharon mispronounced his name.
He goes, ‘What are you, what have you done in this industry?’
she recalled.
And I was like, ‘Kid, don’t start with me, because I’m gonna eat you up and s–t you out.’ So I was just like, ‘You don’t know what you’re dealing with, kid.’
Ashton Kutcher did not publicly respond to her remarks.
Maren Morris and Cassadee Pope Confront Brittany Aldean Over Controversial Social Media Post
In August 2022, Cassadee Pope and Maren Morris exchanged sharp words with Brittany Aldean, wife of country singer Jason Aldean, after Brittany posted an Instagram Reel with a line emphasizing gratitude for not changing her gender during a tomboy phase.
I’d really like to thank my parents for not changing my gender when I went through my tomboy phase. I love this girly life.
JoJo Siwa’s Clash and Reconciliation with Candace Cameron Bure
JoJo Siwa named Candace Cameron Bure the rudest celebrity during a 2022 TikTok challenge, recalling a moment when Bure reportedly declined to take a photo with her on the red carpet. Bure later apologized for the incident.
I kind of broke your 11-year-old heart. I didn’t take a picture with you. Ugh! I feel crummy, I feel—JoJo, I’m so sorry.
Despite making amends, tensions reignited when Bure expressed her views on the Great American Family network’s programming orientation, stating traditional marriage would remain central.
JoJo Siwa, who publicly came out as LGBTQ+ in 2021, called the comment
rude and hurtful to a whole community of people.
Courtney Love and Olivia Rodrigo’s Album Art Dispute
In 2021, Courtney Love accused Olivia Rodrigo of appropriating her band Hole’s album cover for a promotional photo without credit. Olivia responded warmly in a subsequent message.
Love u and live through this sooooo much.
Courtney Love replied playfully, inviting Olivia to contact her florist in London.
Olivia – you’re welcome. My favorite florist is in Notting Hill, London! Dm me for deets! I look forward to reading your note [winking face emoji].
Henry Winkler Recalls Difficulties with Tom Hanks on “Turner & Hooch” Set
During a Watch What Happens Live interview, Henry Winkler spoke about challenges working with Tom Hanks during the 1989 film “Turner & Hooch.” Winkler was replaced as director after 13 days on the project but shared fondness for Hanks’ canine co-star.
I was directing that movie for 13 days and then I was called into [producer] Jeff Katzenberg’s office and he said, ‘You have everything with you? Go home,’
Winkler said.
I got along great, great with that dog,
he added. Love that dog.
Despite the tension, Winkler declined to confirm if he had watched the movie.
Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag’s Longstanding Feud
Fans of The Hills recall the infamous line “You know what you did!” from Lauren Conrad to Heidi Montag, marking the height of their rivalry that began when Heidi started dating Spencer Pratt. The feud escalated with accusations of spreading false rumors about Lauren.
Dwayne Johnson and Tyrese Gibson’s Ongoing Conflict
The co-stars reignited their feud when Fast and Furious 9’s release date was delayed to 2020, coinciding with the announcement of a spinoff starring Johnson. Tyrese threatened to quit the franchise if Johnson remained in the film and later spoke candidly about the situation.
I have yet to talk to The Rock to this day, and we will have a conversation.
He told Van Lathan on The Red Pill podcast, revealing he had only spoken with Johnson’s producing partner.
I found myself being the messenger on behalf of various people associated to the franchise, but stupid me was the only one who went public about those feelings, which is my own fault,
he said.
It’s not professional, it’s not cool.
Taylor Swift and Katy Perry End Years of Feuding
After years of tension that partly inspired Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood,” the two pop stars ended hostilities when Perry sent Swift an actual olive branch before her Reputation Tour.
So I just got to my dressing room and found this actual olive branch,
Taylor shared in an Instagram video. This mean so much.
Taylor captioned the video, Thank you Katy.
Kim Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker’s Estranged Relationship
Though the Sex and the City stars avoided feud rumors for years, tensions reemerged after Kim Cattrall declined to return for a third movie and made critical comments about Parker. Parker expressed heartbreak at Cattrall’s remarks during an Andy Cohen interview.
What was your reaction to Kim Cattrall telling Piers Morgan that you were never friends just colleagues?
Cohen asked.
Parker responded,
Just…heartbroken. I mean that whole week, you and I spoke about it because I was just…I don’t know I found it really upsetting because that’s, you know, that’s not the way I recall our experience.
So…it’s sad but I’m kind of…I don’t know, I always think that what ties us together is this singular experience is the thing. It was a professional experience but it became personal because it was years and years of our lives. So I’m hoping that that sort of eclipses anything that’s been recently spoken,
she continued.
That many years spent doing something so special that people had a connection with is such a privileged.
Kim Cattrall did make a cameo in And Just Like That but did not share scenes with Parker.
Madonna and Elton John’s Longstanding Dispute
The two iconic singers have been feuding since 2004, when Elton John criticized Madonna’s live performances during an awards acceptance speech.
Madonna, best f–king live act? F–k off! Since when has lip-syncing been live? Sorry about that, but I think everyone who lip-syncs in public on stage, when you pay like 75 quid to see them, should be shot.
Shonda Rhimes and Katherine Heigl’s Public Disagreement
Katherine Heigl sparked controversy in 2008 by withdrawing her name from Emmy consideration, citing inadequate material for a nomination. Shonda Rhimes later reflected on this during a 2012 interview with Oprah Winfrey.
On some level it stung and on some level I was not surprised,
Rhimes said.
When people show you who they are, believe them. I carry that [mantra] with me a lot. It has served me well.
Nicki Minaj and Cardi B’s New York Fashion Week Confrontation
The rapper feud escalated during the Harper’s Bazaar Icon party, following months of tension. Cardi B opened up about the lead-up to the fight.
For a while now she’s been taking a lot of shots at me,
Cardi said.
I spoke to her twice before, and we came to an understanding. But she kept it going.
Cardi also called out an incident involving a tweet Nicki allegedly liked and unliked concerning her parenting, which Nicki denied.
I was going to make millions off my Bruno Mars tour, and I sacrificed that to stay with my daughter,
Cardi added.
I love my daughter. I’m a good-ass f–king mom. So for somebody that don’t have a child to like that comment? So many people want to say that party wasn’t the time or the place, but I’m not going to catch another artist in the grocery store or down the block.
Kanye West and Taylor Swift’s Complex History
Their tensions began in 2009 at the MTV Video Music Awards when Kanye interrupted Taylor’s speech. They reconciled briefly before falling out again in 2026 after Kanye released the song “Famous,” which referenced Swift.
In early 2025, Kanye followed Taylor on Instagram a day prior to the Grammys without comment; Taylor did not respond publicly.
Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez’s Longstanding Cold War
The feud has simmered for over 15 years, originating from Mariah Carey’s dismissive response when asked about Jennifer Lopez during an interview.
I don’t know her.
Despite the brevity, the phrase became emblematic of their rivalry.
Mandy Moore’s reflections about evolving mom friendships echo a broader theme of shifting personal dynamics and public conflicts seen among celebrities. These changing relationships underscore the challenges of maintaining connections amid life transitions and spotlight how fame often magnifies everyday interpersonal struggles. For Moore and fellow moms, navigating these altered bonds is both a personal journey and a part of a larger dialogue on friendship in modern parenthood.
