Mandy Moore Says Mom Friend Group Is the 'Antithesis' of What's Been Said About It

"“I feel incredibly lucky and surprised by how meaningful the relationships I've made since becoming a mom really are,” Moore said. “You need community. I hate this misnomer (about) women, just pitting against each other, that we're petty and we're out to one-up each other.”"

"“I've felt nothing but empowered and supported and loved,” she continued. “I lean on my friends now that are other moms and parents more than I ever have, and I think that's what's so surprising. I just want to get that message out there.”"

"She then agreed with Jenna that the mom group is “the antithesis” of how it has been described. Moore, 42, also opened up about the drama in a May 18 interview on Sirius XM's “Andy Cohen Live.”"

"“It's wild to have anybody talk about your life, and I know Hilary (Duff) has sort of mentioned this, too,” Moore said. “It's like we both have grown up in this business and had people dissect who we are and the choices we make and all of that, but this was somet"

Mandy Moore addressed claims about a “toxic” celebrity mom group labeled as mean-girl behavior. She described feeling lucky and surprised by the meaningful relationships formed since becoming a mother, emphasizing the need for community. Moore rejected the idea that women are petty or constantly trying to one-up each other, saying her experience has been empowering, supported, and loved. She said she leans on other moms and parents more than before and wants that message shared. Moore also agreed that the mom group is the opposite of how it has been described, and she commented on how public scrutiny of personal choices can feel unusual.

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