At a Glance
- Meghan Trainor posted a Jan. 12 TikTok insisting she is not part of the “toxic” mom group Ashley Tisdale French described in The Cut essay
- The singer previously expressed shock at learning about the alleged drama
- Husband Daryl Sabara told TMZ there is “no drama” between the couples
- Why it matters: The viral essay has sparked speculation about which celebrities belonged to Tisdale French’s former friend circle
Meghan Trainor is again distancing herself from the viral “toxic” mom-group controversy ignited by Ashley Tisdale French’s personal essay, using humor on social media to deny involvement.
TikTok Denial
On Monday, Jan. 12, Trainor uploaded a TikTok video lip-syncing to a Stranger Things scene in which a character begs others to believe an imaginary creature is real.
“Come on you have to believe me! Please, you have to believe me, you have to believe me,” the audio says.
“Me still trying to convince everyone I’m not involved in the mom group drama,” she wrote across the clip. In the caption she added, “I swear i’m innocent.”
The post is the second time in a week the 32-year-old singer has addressed the subject online.
First Reaction
Four days earlier, on Jan. 8, Trainor shared a TikTok showing herself typing at a computer with exaggerated shock. The video was set to her single “Still Don’t Care,” scheduled to appear on her album Toy with Me, due April 24.
“Me finding out about the apparent mom group drama,” the on-screen text read, implying she was unaware of any tension while Tisdale French’s essay circulated.
Tisdale French, 40, did not name the women in her former circle, describing instead how cliques of mothers can become harmful and advocating for stepping away when friendships turn unhealthy.
Husband Weighs In
Daryl Sabara, Trainor’s husband and father of their two children, told TMZ there is no rift between the couples.
“No drama over here, just trying to keep the kids happy, you know?” Sabara, 33, said. He added that he hopes Tisdale French is doing well after her essay gained widespread attention.
The couple share son Barry, 2, and daughter Riley, 4½. Sabara said their focus remains on parenting rather than social-media speculation.
Viral Essay Fallout
Tisdale French’s Cut piece framed leaving the group as an act of self-care:
- If a mom group leaves you hurt or drained, it may not be the right fit
- Walking away does not make someone mean or judgmental
- Friendships, like all relationships, have natural seasons
The essay quickly trended, prompting online debate about celebrity mom circles in Los Angeles and speculation over unnamed participants.
Album on Horizon
Trainor’s upcoming record Toy with Me arrives April 24. The singer has used recent TikTok posts to promote the project while simultaneously addressing the mom-group rumors.
Sources told News Of Losangeles that Trainor intends to keep the conversation lighthearted and centered on her music rather than interpersonal drama.
Key Takeaways
- Trainor has publicly denied involvement twice via TikTok
- Sabara confirmed no conflict exists between the families
- Tisdale French’s essay emphasizes personal empowerment over naming names
- Attention on the story continues as readers search for clues about the anonymous group
