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Ashley Tisdale Embraces New Identity: Ashley French
19 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Ashley Tisdale has officially changed her professional name.
- She will now be known as Ashley French, her marital surname.
- Tisdale aims for her public persona to reflect her authentic self.

Ashley Tisdale, celebrated for her role in the High School Musical franchise, has officially adopted Ashley French as her professional name. This significant change reflects her marital surname, which she has used privately since marrying musician Christopher French in 2014.
Tisdale explained that the transition is about aligning her public persona with her authentic self, stating, "I just felt like it was time for people to know me for me, and not just for a character or a celebrity." This aligns with her recent venture, the website By Ashley French, launched to share her experiences in her 40s, as a parent, and as a business owner.
This move also signals a shift in her approach to social media, where she has felt disillusioned by the platform's evolution. By creating By Ashley French, Tisdale seeks a more grounded and intimate space online, prioritizing her peace and sharing deeper reflections on well-being, style, and everyday joys, moving away from the 'noise' of conventional social media sharing.