Hilary Duff's London Appearance Amidst 'Toxic Mom Group' Controversy
Hilary Duff appeared in remarkably good spirits as she stepped out in London on Tuesday, despite the ongoing drama surrounding fellow Disney alum Ashley Tisdale's recent article about a 'toxic mom group' that reportedly includes the actress. The 38-year-old former Disney Channel star cut a stylish figure during her promotional activities in the British capital.
Fashion and Tour Promotion in the Capital
The television and music star showcased her fashion sense with a collared beige jumper tucked neatly into smart grey trousers. She elevated her ensemble with a pair of black stilettos and carried her belongings in a luxurious £5,790 Chanel handbag. Styling her blonde hair in soft waves, Hilary completed her look with sunglasses as she was escorted by security to her waiting vehicle.
Her London appearance followed the successful kick-off of her sold-out Small Rooms, Big Nerves comeback tour at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire on Monday night. The actress-singer is currently promoting her new single Mature, which some industry observers have interpreted as containing subtle references to Leonardo DiCaprio.
Comeback Tour and Musical Return
Hilary Duff's comeback represents a significant moment in her career, featuring four carefully selected concert dates across major cities. Following her London performance, she will travel to Toronto, New York City, and Los Angeles to complete the tour. Her London show featured a memorable caped nude bodysuit adorned with oversized blue roses, complemented by white go-go boots selected by stylist Caroline DeJean.
In a particularly nostalgic moment, Hilary concluded her 17-track setlist by performing What Dreams Are Made Of from The Lizzie McGuire Movie for the first time ever in concert. The actress, who boasts an impressive 46.2 million social media followers, shared her approach to the tour in a recent TikTok video: "I think people are actually going to be surprised how many old songs I'm doing, and it's going to really excite them."
Beyond the tour, Hilary is preparing for a Las Vegas residency and collaborating with concert film director Sam Wrench on a docuseries about her musical return.
'Toxic Mom Group' Allegations Surface
The backdrop to Hilary's London activities includes recent revelations from Ashley Tisdale, who published an article titled 'Breaking Up With My Toxic Mom Group' in The Cut. While not naming specific individuals, the article describes a group of celebrity mothers that reportedly includes Hilary Duff and Mandy Moore, with Meghan Trainor rumoured to have been involved despite her recent denials.
According to reports, Hilary had created the mother's group, which traditionally involved regular messaging, shared vacations, play dates, and baby classes. Ashley claimed in her article that she felt "frozen out" during her postpartum period, experiencing exclusion from gatherings that left her feeling "totally lost as to what I was doing 'wrong' to be left out."
Observers noted that Ashley unfollowed both Hilary and Mandy on Instagram around the time of the article's publication, though she clarified: "To be clear I have never considered the moms to be bad people (maybe one) but I do think our group dynamic stopped being healthy and positive - for me anyway."
Family Response and Personal Life
Hilary's husband, Matthew Koma, recently intervened in the controversy by sharing an edited Instagram post that appeared to criticise Ashley as "self obsessed and tone deaf." The 38-year-old Beverly Hills resident photoshopped his own head onto Ashley's body in a recreation of an image from The Cut article.
The couple, who celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary in December, share three daughters: Banks (7), Mae (4), and Townes (20 months). Hilary also has a 13-year-old son, Luca, from her previous marriage to retired NHL player Mike Comrie, which ended in 2016. Interestingly, Hilary first met Matthew while he was dating Carly Rae Jepsen during collaboration on her 2015 album Breathe In. Breathe Out.
Despite a brief separation in 2017, the pair have remained inseparable, navigating both family life and the occasional Hollywood controversy with apparent resilience.
