Why Ashley Tisdale Doesn’t Have Kids With Husband Christopher French

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Ashley Tisdale married musician Christopher French in 2014, but the 34-year-old High School Musical star is not yet ready to have kids. In a July 2019 interview with People, she said it’s ”not the right time” for her to become a mother just yet.

The former Disney star 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 like, 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.”

Ashley Tisdale and her husband Christopher French visit the Farmers Market with their dogAshley Tisdale and her husband Christopher French visit the Farmers Market with their dog in Los Angeles on January 27, 2019

Tisdale has partnered with Allergan, an Irish-domiciled pharmaceutical company known for the Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill, to join the “Women Who Know” campaign. It encourages women to take active roles in their reproductive health, including researching birth control options.

“We are trying to inspire women to take an active role in decisions about their reproductive health and contraceptive options,” says Tisdale, who will turn 35 on July 2, 2020.

“For me, it’s just about starting the discussion, having those conversations with your doctor and health care provider and knowing that there are options out there.”

Ashley Tisdale and her husband Christopher French at HBO’s Post 2018 Emmy Awards ReceptionAshley Tisdale and her husband Christopher French at HBO’s Post 2018 Emmy Awards Reception held at the Plaza at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles on September 17, 2018

In a May 2015 interview with E! News, Tisdale made clear that she and her husband are happy to wait.

“I have a niece who’s 5. We actually have 3 nieces on his side, and my niece, so we have a lot of kids around us! We’re not having kids anytime soon, we’re really focused on our work, and just being with each other.”

At the time, she had had been married to her husband Christopher French for just one year. Tisdale said, “The only difference I feel, is I changed my name personally, like things get changed like credit cards, but other than that it feels great. There’s nothing different, it’s always been amazing, and it’s always been very natural. I’ve heard about the ‘Newlywed time,’ but we’re having a blast!”

Ashley Tisdale and boyfriend Christopher French do a spot of last-minute Christmas shopping at Barneys New YorkAshley Tisdale and boyfriend Christopher French do a spot of last-minute Christmas shopping at Barneys New York on December 20, 2012

When street style begins to make the switch from pumps and ankle-strap sandals to high-heeled boots, it means fall has arrived. In October 2016, Ashley Tisdale was one fashion-savvy a-lister welcoming fall with style at the Variety Power of Women Luncheon.

Ashley Tisdale's texture-rich Cinq a Sept dress is detailed with sheer, patterned cutwork and densely gathered trimAshley Tisdale’s texture-rich Cinq a Sept dress is detailed with sheer, patterned cutwork and densely gathered trim

The actress ditched her pumps and went for a pair of Saint Laurent stiletto cat boots instead.

Ashley Tisdale flaunts her legs at the Variety's Power Of Women Luncheon 2016Ashley Tisdale flaunts her legs at the Variety’s Power Of Women Luncheon 2016 at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on October 14, 2016, in Beverly Hills, California

Ashley paired her black lace-up boots with a mustard Cinq a Sept mini dress with ruffled sleeves ($595 at Shopbop).

Ashley Tisdale completed her look with a topknot and black ankle bootsAshley Tisdale completed her look with a topknot and black ankle boots

Though her dress was definitely not one of her best, her boots were the perfect savior.

Ashley Tisdale wore a dress from Cinq à Sept, its French name translating to “five to seven”—the celebration-filled early evening hoursAshley Tisdale wore a dress from Cinq à Sept, its French name translating to “five to seven”—the celebration-filled early evening hours

Ashley Tisdale's Saint Laurent stiletto cat bootsAshley Tisdale’s Saint Laurent stiletto cat boots

Ashley Tisdale rocks pointy Saint Laurent bootiesAshley Tisdale rocks pointy Saint Laurent booties

Ashley’s boots are no longer available online. However, Nordstrom has some great alternatives.

BCBGeneration “Banx” Lace-Up Booties, $128.95

BCBGeneration "Banx" Lace-Up Booties

Daya by Zendaya “Kettle” Corset Lace Pointy Toe Boot, $119.95

Daya by Zendaya "Kettle" Corset Lace Pointy Toe Boot

Dolce Vita “Hampton” Open Toe Lace-Up Bootie, $229.95

Dolce Vita "Hampton" Open Toe Lace-Up Bootie

KENDALL + KYLIE “Maya” Lace-Up Bootie, $224.95

KENDALL + KYLIE "Maya" Lace-Up Bootie

KENDALL + KYLIE "Maya" Lace-Up Bootie

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