Austin Butler's Unforgettable Bond with Ashley Tisdale's Daughter: Inside their Epic Summer Swim Adventures!

Austin Butler and Ashley Tisdale have had a long-lasting friendship that has only deepened now that Tisdale is a mother. In a recent Instagram Story photo, Tisdale shared a picture of Butler swimming with her 2-year-old daughter, Jupiter, calling him "Uncle Austin."

In the picture, Butler appeared joyful as he held Jupiter, the child of the High School Musical actress and her husband Christopher French, while staying afloat in the pool. Jupiter, dressed in a pink swimsuit paired with matching floaties, smiled brightly at Butler. Tisdale and Butler have maintained a close friendship for many years, even sharing the screen in films such as 2009's Aliens in the Attic and 2011's Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure.

Austin Butler with Ashley Tisdale’s daughter Jupiter. Courtesy of Ashley Tisdale/Instagram

"We first became best friends on the set of Aliens In the Attic and have remained close ever since," she reflected during a guest appearance on the "Chicks In the Office" podcast in September 2022. "He truly is one of my closest friends and a genuinely wonderful person."

Tisdale further expressed her joy, saying, "I couldn't be more thrilled for him. He has always put in immense effort into his work, and witnessing his success and incredible talent is truly inspiring."

Butler subsequently dated Vanessa Hudgens, Tisdale's co-star and best friend in High School Musical, for a span of nine years before their eventual separation in 2020. Despite the breakup, both Butler and Hudgens have maintained a close relationship with Tisdale.

The connection between Tisdale and Butler grew stronger when they uncovered their distant familial ties in November 2022. Through Tisdale's participation in Ancestry's 2 Lies and a Leaf, it was revealed that they are, in fact, distant relatives, specifically 10th cousins once removed.

"He was confused and surprised by what I had to say. It suddenly made a lot of sense," Tisdale shared with We in March. "If I can't reach him, I often remind him that we're family and he can't ignore me." Despite currently dating model Kaia Gerber, Butler still stays connected with Tisdale and Jupiter.

"He has consistently prioritized taking the time to be an active presence in her life through FaceTime, which I consider to be incredibly significant," the former Suite Life of Zack and Cody star shared with Us in March. "Even in the hospital, just one day after I gave birth, he was already FaceTiming us. Despite his busy schedule, he consistently makes the effort. It's truly admirable." In 2014, Tisdale and her husband, aged 41, tied the knot, and they welcomed their daughter in March 2021.