High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale pregnant with her first child

Ashley Tisdale revealed the news on Instagram. Photo / Getty Images

Ashley Tisdale is expecting her first child.

The High School Musical star has confirmed she and her husband Christopher French are set to become parents.

In sweet matching posts on Instagram, the couple simply shared photos from a pregnancy shoot, leaving the captions blank as the pictures - which showed Tisdale cradling her baby bump - definitely did the talking.

Tisdale's friends were quick to comment and share their support for the couple.
Vanessa Hudgens - who starred with her in the hit Disney musical - wrote: "Just the freaking cutest (sic)"

Whilst former Disney star Haylie Duff shared: "Been waiting for this!!! ... can't wait! ... Best mama & papa combo! (sic)"

And The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco was incredibly excited by the news, writing: "Omg congratulations!!! (sic)"

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A post shared by Ashley Tisdale (@ashleytisdale) on Sep 17, 2020 at 8:00am PDT

Glee star Lea Michele - who recently became a mom herself - also posted a sweet message for the couple. She wrote alongside a love heart and star emoji: "So happy for you babe! You're going to be the best mama! (sic)"

Back in July 2019, Ashley admitted she wasn't ready to become a mother just yet.

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Wow I can’t believe we’ve been married 6 years?!! Time flies. I remember having so much fear the minute we got together because I couldnt believe how good you treated me. I had never been treated that way. But I let go and trusted my heart and 8 months later we were a couple of crazy kids engaged. Chris you truly have made me a better version of myself because you keep inspiring me everyday. Your heart is pure, you would do anything to make me happy, through the ups and downs you are my solid rock. I’m so grateful I get to be your wife. I love you and after all this time I’m still into you... ps the last pic is my favorite 😍 @cmfrench

A post shared by Ashley Tisdale (@ashleytisdale) on Sep 8, 2020 at 8:02am PDT

Speaking during a partnership with pharmaceutical company Allergan - who makes birth control pill Lo Leostrin Fe - as she joined the 'Women Who Know' campaign, which encourages women to seek accurate information on their reproductive health, she said: "Whether you're traveling or you have work or education or you're married and not ready to have a kid yet, there are options out there. For me, it's okay to not want to start a family right away. People are always asking me about that, but it's just not the right time. And I have options out there."