People are just realising Ashley Tisdale's age after Disney star flaunts youthful looks
Followers of High School Musical sensation Ashley Tisdale have only just realised her actual age following a jaw-dropping Instagram upload. The actress caused quite a stir online earlier this year with a viral social media post that garnered more than 460,000 likes.
Admirers were left gobsmacked by the former Disney star, with many crediting her youthful appearance to those famous "Sharpay genes". In the High School Musical star's post, she shared: "How I thought I'd look at 40 vs. how I actually look." The first portion of the clip featured a filter that gave the Phineas and Ferb voice actress the appearance of having wrinkles and silver hair. However, when the filter disappeared, viewers were absolutely floored by Tisdale's real appearance.
Fans seem to think the star hasn't aged a single day since her memorable performance in the High School Musical trilogy.
The post, shared on 22nd April this year, was accompanied by the caption: "Almost 40 and still feeling 25." One admirer joked: "It's those Sharpay genes."
Another commented: "People need to get it out of their head that 30 to 40 is old." Tisdale, who celebrated her 40th birthday on 2nd July this year, shot to fame through her roles in High School Musical and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
She later landed the lead in Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure in 2011. The Disney alumna stepped away from acting in 2016 to concentrate on her musical career, whilst also making her television debut as a panellist on The Masked Dancer.
The star also ventured into video game voice acting for the first time with The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes. Tisdale's latest film appearance was in Baby Shark's Big Movie! back in 2023.
Earlier this month, Tisdale reflected on reaching the milestone of 40.
She shared in an Instagram post: "Looking back at the milestones - big and small - that shaped me, I see a life built with intention, love, and resilience.
"I've grown through things I never imagined I'd face. I've learned to trust my instincts, to listen to my heart, and to protect my peace. I've let go of timelines, softened into myself, and started choosing what truly matters.
"And at the centre of it all is the family I've built - my greatest pride, my truest joy. A love I couldn't have dreamed up if I tried.
"It hasn't all been easy. Nothing was ever handed to me. At one point, my mental health was at its lowest - I didn't recognise or even like myself. But I kept going. I did the work. I grew. And now I look around and am proud of who I've becoming.
"If I could give any advice so far, it would be this: lead with love. Don't pour your energy into the bad stuff - pour it into the good. That's what grows. That's what lasts."
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