What Happened Between Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens? A Breakdown of Their Alleged Falling Out

Ashely Tisdale French and Vanessa Hudgens were once close friends but have seemingly drifted apart over the years.

French and Hudgens are best known for starring in the High School Musical franchise as Sharpay Evans and Gabriella Montez, respectively, but their friendship started earlier when they appeared together in a different project.

“We actually worked together a year before in a Sears commercial, and from that day on we were super close,” French exclusively told Us Weekly in 2019. “So people don’t really — I think some people know that, but they think it was that movie that brought us together and it really wasn’t.”

Their friendship remained strong for a decade as Hudgens was a bridesmaid in Ashley’s wedding to husband Christopher French. However, things seemingly took a turn when Ashley was missing from Hudgens’ 2023 wedding to Cole Tucker. Rumors swirled that the pair had a friendship breakup, with Ashley later sharing that the twosome were busy with their respective lives.

Keep scrolling for a complete breakdown on Ashley and Hudgens’ history:

2005

Ashley Tisdale French and Vanessa Hudgens formed a fast friendship after working together on a commercial for Sears.

2006

Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale French were cast in High School Musical where they played frenemies Gabriella and Sharpay, respectively.

2014

When Ashley Tisdale French tied the knot with Christopher French, Vanessa Hudgens was one of her bridesmaids.

2017

Vanessa Hudgens gushed about how happy she was to have a friend like Ashley Tisdale French.

“I’m a loyal person. She’s one of those girlfriends who will be my friend forever,” Hudgens said in an interview with Women’s Health.

2019

Ashley Tisdale French opened up about her bond with Vanessa Hudgens.

“We just have a connection and she’s so awesome and one of my best friends,” she exclusively told Us. “What I love about her is that she’s so talented, and I think what we share is that we’re really grounded people and I think that that’s important, especially with what we do, is to stay grounded.”

2020

Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler broke up after nine years of dating. In addition to being close to Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale French has been longtime pals with Butler.

2021

Ashley Tisdale French gave birth to her and Christopher French’s first child, daughter Juniper, in March 2021. Two months later, Ashley introduced her daughter to “Aunt Nessa.”

“Literally Jupiter opened her arms, like, ‘Hold me,’ the minute she met Ness. It warmed my heart,” the actress captioned a photo of Vanessa holding Juniper.

2022

The last time Ashley Tisdale French and Vanessa Hudgens were seen together publicly was at friend Sarah Hyland’s wedding to Wells Adams.

2023

Ashley Tisdale French was not in attendance at Vanessa Hudgens’s wedding to Cole Tucker.

2024

After sparking rumors of an alleged falling out, Ashley Tisdale French addressed the speculation during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen.

“I haven’t seen her in a long time,” Ashley said of Vanessa Hudgens. “I think we’re just — obviously, she’s working, I’m working. I have a daughter, so she’s a full-time job.”