Butler and Tisdale originally crossed paths in 2009 when they starred in the movie Aliens in the Attic together. Two years later, they reunited on screen for the High School Musical spinoff film, Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure. “Ashley Tisdale and I have been friends for, like, three or four years, so it was a blast to get to come to work every day and just have fun with her,” the actor told Girl magazine at the time about collaborating with the Disney Channel star over the years.
Later that year, Butler started dating Tisdale’s longtime friend Vanessa Hudgens. Following nearly nine years together, the Carrie Diaries alum and Hudgens called it quits in 2020. Tisdale and Butler, however, continued to maintain a close bond. Tisdale gushed about the work that Butler puts into their friendship — especially after she welcomed daughter Jupiter with husband Christopher French.
Tisdale and Butler reunited to play love interests in Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure.
Austin Butler and Ashley Tisdale's Friendship Over the Years During an interview, the Hellcats alum reflected on watching Butler and Hudgens' romance grow, telling People, “It’s great because Austin was my best friend since way before they got together. So it’s just nice to have your two best friends be in a relationship.”
Austin Butler and Ashley Tisdale's Friendship Over the Years
After Brad Pitt mentioned Butler in his 2020 SAG Awards acceptance speech, Tisdale took to social media to celebrate the accomplishment. “That moment when Brad Pitt is accepting his award and mentions your friend Austin Butler,” she wrote at the time. “I’m like, I’ve known him since he was 15! Proud friend.”
Austin Butler and Ashley Tisdale's Friendship Over the Years
“You’ve been my best friend since you were 15 so that’s 15 years strong of friendship! I am beyond proud of you and everything you’re accomplishing but most importantly proud of the person you are,” Tisdale wrote via Instagram in August 2021, after Us confirmed Butler's split from Hudgens. “You’ve been my closest friend through the years, you’re the type of friend that came over when I was crying on the floor from a horrible breakup and not only lifted me off the ground but brought my favorite candy .”
The Young & Hungry producer also thanked Butler for his support, adding, “There’s no one like you Austin, you’re my twin born 7 years later. I hope you know how loved you are! Happy Birthday PS: Remember that one time I convinced you to be in my Disney movie Sharpays Fabulous Adventure. Well, look at you now!!”
Ashley Tisdale Holds on Tight to BFF Austin Butler After Not Seeing Each Other in More Than 2 Years After expanding her family with French, Tisdale shared a photo from her reunion with Butler. "When you haven't seen your best friend in 2 1/2 years," she captioned an Instagram Story in January 2022. "You hold on real tight and don't wanna let go."
Austin Butler and Ashley Tisdale's Friendship Over the Years
"He didn’t get to see me pregnant in person because it’s been two 1/2 years since he’s been home but this guy FaceTimed me throughout and it felt like he was there. He even FaceTimed Jupiter in the hospital the morning after I had her. He’s one of my best friends and to see him with Juju is so special " the "He Said She Said" performer wrote via Instagram.
Austin Butler and Ashley Tisdale's Friendship Over the Years
Tisdale recalled how she first crossed paths with the California native, explaining on an episode of the "Chicks In the Office" podcast in September 2022, “We became best friends back then [on Aliens In the Closet] and have been in each other’s lives since. He is literally one of my best friends and he’s such a good guy. I couldn’t be happier for someone. He’s always worked so hard on his craft and seeing him do all of these things is so awesome and he’s so talented.”
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The High School Musical star learned in November 2022 that her friend was also her 10th cousin once removed. "We’ve had an immediate connection since we met, and we’ve been close friends for years. We even joked about being fraternal twins," she told Us. “I texted him as soon as I heard and he replied right away saying, 'NO F-ING WAY!' He was just as shocked as I was. To know this whole time that we’re actually cousins — it’s just so wild.”
Ashley Tisdale Says BFF Austin Butler 'Always' Makes Time for Niece Jupiter, Gushes Over His Amazing Journey In March 2023, the Merry Happy Whatever alum discussed how Butler has been by her side as she transitioned into motherhood. “Basically, like, the day after I had her, he was, like, FaceTiming us in the hospital. Even with his crazy schedule, he's always making the time. And I think that's just respectable," she noted to Us.
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