At a Glance
- Mandy Moore admits she is “mourning” the way her friendships have changed since becoming a mom.
- The actress now bonds most with parents whose kids are the same age as her three children.
- She calls the shift natural: “It’s no one’s fault… you’re going to be in more contact with the people whose kids are your exact age.”
- Why it matters: The star’s candid chat spotlights how parenthood can quietly redraw adult social circles.
Mandy Moore is getting honest about how motherhood has reshaped her circle of friends. In a wide-ranging talk on the Conversations with Cam podcast, the 41-year-old actress and singer told host Cameron Rogers that she has had to “sort of mourn” the evolution of longtime friendships once babies entered the picture.
Moore on the Parenting Bond
During the episode released Wednesday, Jan. 14, Rogers asked Moore if she had watched any friendship “take a different course.” Moore quickly agreed, noting that her closest ties now hinge on matching life stages.
“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,” Moore explained in a clip shared exclusively with News Of Losangeles.
The This Is Us alum shares:
- August “Gus,” 4
- Oscar “Ozzie,” 3
- Louise, 16 months
All three children are with husband Taylor Goldsmith.
Why Age Alignment Matters
Moore describes the change matter-of-factly. “Like, we have kids the same age and I’ve had to sort of mourn in a way, not the loss of those friendships, but like how they’ve, they’ve changed,” she said.
Rogers echoed the sentiment. “I have friends who have kids the exact same age as mine, I have friends who have kids that are older and I have friends who don’t have children and don’t know if they want to have children,” the host replied. “I think that it’s no one’s fault and no one’s doing anything wrong, and it doesn’t mean you love anyone less. But the reality is you’re going to be in more contact with the people whose kids are your exact age.”
The conversation mirrors a broader national discussion on how parenthood can redraw social maps.
Tisdale Essay Sparks Debate
Moore’s remarks land just weeks after Ashley Tisdale’s viral The Cut essay, “Breaking Up With My Toxic Mom Group.” In the piece, Tisdale detailed stepping away from an emotionally unhealthy mom circle, writing that “friendships, like all relationships, have seasons.”
The essay ignited public debate and drew social media reactions from:
- Meghan Trainor
- Matthew Koma, husband of Hilary Duff
Both are alleged to have been part of the same circle Tisdale referenced.
Friends in Crisis
Moore and Duff are known to be close, and Moore recently used Instagram to praise Koma for opening his home during the L.A. wildfires.
“This feels incredibly fitting as @matthewkoma happens to be one of the most talented and generous humans I’m lucky to know (he literally gave my family a place to stay one year ago today when we evacuated). Love you, MB!!” she wrote, referencing Koma’s actual last name.
The post underlined how shared crises can deepen the very friendships that everyday parenting logistics already strengthen.
Key Takeaways
- Moore labels the friendship shift a form of “mourning,” not a break.
- Shared parenting timelines now act as the main glue for her adult friendships.
- The star insists no one is at fault; logistics simply favor parallel lives.
- Her experience aligns with wider conversations sparked by Tisdale’s headline-grabbing essay.
The Conversations with Cam full episode is available on major podcast platforms.
