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Ashley Tisdale Developing 'Toxic Moms' Comedy at Netflix

This adaptation converts her viral essay into a dark half-hour comedy that foregrounds motherhood and social cliques.

Overview

  • The development was reported on Thursday, July 2, 2026, with Deadline first publishing the story and multiple outlets soon corroborating the news.
  • Sabrina Jalees is attached to write the series and Tisdale is expected to star and serve as an executive producer.
  • Ali Wong is listed as an executive producer and is being eyed to direct if the project moves to a full series.
  • The show is described as a dark, half-hour comedy about a sleep-deprived new mom drawn into a wealthy clique that reveals a darker side, a premise informed by Tisdale’s January essay for The Cut.
  • The project is currently in development with Netflix; no series order, production timeline, or confirmation about whether the show predated or was inspired by the essay has been released.