Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAshley Tisdale is developing a new Netflix comedy titled "Toxic Moms," inspired by her viral essay about "mean girl behavior" in a Hollywood mom group. The "High School Musical" actor is collaborating with Sabrina Jalees and Ali Wong on the project, which is currently in development as a standalone film. The comedy will center on a sleep-deprived new mom who becomes part of a wealthy clique that takes a dark turn. Tisdale's essay, "Breaking Up with My Toxic Mom Group," detailed her experience of being "frozen out" of a social circle after her first daughter was born in 2021. Celebrities Hilary Duff, Mandy Moore, and Meghan Trainor, who were speculated to be part of the group, publicly distanced themselves from the drama and disputed Tisdale's claims, though Tisdale's representative denied the speculation. In fullAshley Tisdale turning ‘toxic mom group’ drama into Netflix comedyMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The former Disney teen star is executive producing the series alongside Ali Wong and Sabrina Jalees, who is also writing.

‘High School Musical’ star published a viral essay earlier this year calling out ‘mean girl behavior’ in her mom group

Ashley Tisdale's 'Toxic Mom' drama is becoming a Netflix series, with the 'High School Musical' star leading its development.

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Ali Wong and Sabrina Jalees will co-produce the comedy, with Wong set to direct.