Taylor Thomson, an heiress from one of Canada’s richest families, once shared a glamorous and close friendship with Ashley Richardson, a California social media figure. Their bond, which began in 2009 at a poolside gathering in Malibu, blossomed into over a decade of shared dinners, vacations, and deep personal support. The two women were inseparable, navigating life’s highs and lows together, including moments of loss and celebration aboard superyachts and through intimate family gatherings.

This seemingly unbreakable friendship, however, fell apart under dramatic circumstances. In 2022, their relationship ended in a bitter legal and personal feud. The catalyst was an $80 million cryptocurrency investment, reportedly influenced by the advice of celebrity psychics and astrologers rather than sound financial judgment. Both women suffered major losses: Richardson lost her savings, her sobriety, and her home, while Thomson—deeply wealthy by most standards—claimed betrayal and significant financial damage.

Each woman now accuses the other of manipulation and destruction. Richardson’s fortunes shifted so radically that she now drives for Uber, while Thomson, despite her immense wealth, maintains she was exploited by someone she once considered family. Their story stands as a cautionary tale of how trust, fortune, and emotional bonds can unravel—even among the world’s elite—when risky decisions and misplaced trust collide, leaving lasting scars both financially and personally.