Mandy Moore facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mandy Moore
Moore at the 2018 South by Southwest
Born	Amanda Leigh Moore (1984-04-10) April 10, 1984 (age 41) Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S.
Education	Bishop Moore High School
Occupation	Singer songwriter actress
Years active	1993–present
Spouse(s)	Ryan Adams ​ ​ (m. 2009; div. 2016)​ Taylor Goldsmith ​ (m. 2018)​
Children	3
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Origin	Longwood, Florida, U.S.
Genres	Pop pop rock dance-pop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Epic Sony Sire Warner Firm Music EMI Storefront Red Verve Forecast Walt Disney

Amanda Leigh "Mandy" Moore (born April 10, 1984) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She became famous in 1999 with her first song, "Candy". This song reached number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart. Her first album, So Real (1999), sold over a million copies.

Mandy Moore's song "I Wanna Be with You" (2000) was her first song to reach the top 40, peaking at number 24. She has released several other albums, including Mandy Moore (2001) and In Real Life (2022). She has sold ten million albums around the world.

Moore started acting in movies in 2001. She had a small voice role in Dr. Dolittle 2 and a supporting role in The Princess Diaries. She became well-known for her main role in the romantic drama A Walk to Remember (2002). She also voiced Rapunzel in the Disney animated movie Tangled (2010).

From 2016 to 2022, Mandy Moore starred as Rebecca Pearson in the TV show This Is Us. For this role, she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award. In 2019, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Early Life and Beginnings

Mandy Moore was born on April 10, 1984, in Nashua, New Hampshire. Her mother, Stacy, was a news reporter, and her father, Donald, was a pilot. When Mandy was two months old, her family moved to Longwood, Florida.

Moore found her love for singing and performing at the Park Maitland School. From 1998 to 1999, she attended Bishop Moore Catholic High School. Mandy's grandmother, Eileen Friedman, a professional ballerina, was one of her inspirations. Mandy asked her parents for acting and voice lessons, showing her strong interest in performing.

Starting Her Career in Music

When Mandy was 13, she began working on music. A delivery man named Victor Cade heard her singing in a studio. He sent her demo tape to a friend at Epic Records, and Mandy soon signed with the label.

Music and Acting Journey

Becoming a Pop Star (1999-2000)

After signing with Epic Records, Mandy started working on her first album. She left high school to focus on her music and continued her education with tutors. In 1999, she toured with popular boy bands like NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys.

Her first song, "Candy", came out on August 17, 1999. It was a big hit in many countries. The song helped her become known as a teen pop singer, like Britney Spears. "Candy" sold over 500,000 copies in the U.S. and was very successful in Australia. Mandy also became a host and VJ for MTV shows like Total Request Live.

Mandy's first album, So Real, was released on December 7, 1999. It reached number 31 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over a million copies in the U.S. The album's second song, "Walk Me Home", was not as successful.

Before promoting So Real ended, Mandy started making new music. The song "I Wanna Be with You" was released on April 3, 2000. It became her first top 40 hit, reaching number 24 on the charts. This song was also a hit in Australia. A new version of her first album, also called I Wanna Be with You, came out on May 9, 2000. It included new songs and remixes. This album reached number 21 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over 500,000 copies. Mandy won a Kids' Choice Awards for Favorite Rising Star in 2000.

New Music and First Movies (2001-2002)

In 2001, Mandy began working on her second album. She wanted to move away from the "bubblegum pop" sound she was known for. She wanted to use more live instruments in her music.

The first song from this album, "In My Pocket", was released on May 29, 2001. It was a top 20 hit in Australia. Her second album, Mandy Moore, was released on June 19, 2001. It included dance and pop songs with influences from Middle Eastern music. The album reached number 35 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold about 1.5 million copies worldwide. The second song from the album, "Crush", was released on August 28, 2001.

Mandy made her first movie appearance in 2001, voicing a bear cub in Dr. Dolittle 2. Later that year, she acted alongside Anne Hathaway in The Princess Diaries. She played Lana Thomas, the main character's rival. In the movie, Mandy sang a cover of "Stupid Cupid".

In 2002, Mandy starred in the romantic drama A Walk to Remember with Shane West. She played Jamie Sullivan, a quiet girl. The movie was a success, earning over $47 million worldwide. Critics praised Mandy's performance. She later said this movie was "the thing I'm most proud of." The song "Cry" from her album was released to help promote the film.

Exploring New Roles (2003-2006)

In 2003, Mandy worked on her third album, Coverage, which featured covers of songs from the 1970s and 1980s. Her cover of "Have a Little Faith in Me" was the first song released from the album. Coverage came out on October 21, 2003, and reached number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart.

In 2004, Mandy left Epic Records. Her greatest hits album, The Best of Mandy Moore, was released to end her contract.

Mandy continued her acting career. In 2003, she starred in How to Deal. In 2004, she played the "First Daughter" in the romantic comedy Chasing Liberty. Both movies received mixed reviews, but critics often praised Mandy's acting. Later in 2004, she co-starred in the comedy-drama Saved!, where her performance was highly praised.

In 2005, Mandy voiced Sandy the horse in Racing Stripes. She also appeared in the TV show Entourage. In 2006, she guest-starred in two episodes of Scrubs and voiced a character in The Simpsons. She also co-starred in the comedy American Dreamz, playing a contestant on a singing show. Mandy voiced Nita in the Disney animated movie Brother Bear 2 (2006).

Return to Music and More Movies (2007-2009)

In 2006, Mandy expressed her desire to return to music. She signed with The Firm Music, wanting more control over her songs.

She starred in the romantic comedies Because I Said So (2007) and License to Wed (2007). Both movies were financially successful. In September 2007, she guest-starred in the TV show How I Met Your Mother. She also starred in the romantic comedy Dedication.

Mandy Moore at the Bridgehampton Polo Club in eastern Long Island, New York, August 2007

Mandy's fourth album, Wild Hope, was released on June 19, 2007. She worked with several musicians on this album. Billboard magazine praised the album, saying Mandy had found her "comfort zone" in music. The album debuted at number 30 on the Billboard 200.

Mandy Moore performing at Joe's Pub in Manhattan, New York, June 2009

In 2008, Mandy started working on her fifth album, Amanda Leigh. The first song from the album, "I Could Break Your Heart Any Day of the Week", was released on March 17, 2009. Amanda Leigh was released on May 26, 2009. Mandy said the music on this album truly reflected who she was. The album received positive reviews and debuted at number 25 on the Billboard 200. This was her last album for over ten years.

Voice Acting and TV Success (2010-Present)

After a break from movies, Mandy co-starred in the romantic comedies Swinging with the Finkels (2011) and Love, Wedding, Marriage (2011). In 2010, she appeared in the TV drama Grey's Anatomy.

Also in 2010, Mandy voiced Rapunzel in the Disney animated musical Tangled. The movie was a huge success, earning over $590 million worldwide. Critics praised the film. Mandy and Zachary Levi performed the movie's theme song, "I See the Light", at the 83rd Academy Awards. The song also won a Grammy Award.

Mandy Moore at the 83rd Academy Awards in 2011

From 2012 to 2013, Mandy voiced Mara in the animated series Tron: Uprising. She also voiced the main character in the Disney Junior animated series Sheriff Callie's Wild West from 2014 to 2017. In 2014, she appeared on two songs on her then-husband Ryan Adams's album. From 2014 to 2015, she had a role in the TV show Red Band Society.

In 2015, it was announced that Mandy and Zachary Levi would return as Rapunzel and Flynn Rider in an animated TV series called Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure, which premiered in 2017. Mandy also starred in the underwater thriller 47 Meters Down, released in 2017.

In September 2016, Mandy began her main role as Rebecca Pearson in the NBC family drama This Is Us. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination. In 2017, she shared her plans to release new music. In August 2018, she co-starred in the science-fiction thriller The Darkest Minds. In November 2018, she voiced Rapunzel again in the Disney animated comedy Ralph Breaks the Internet, which earned almost $500 million worldwide.

In February 2019, Mandy co-starred in the short film The Big Break. In March, she was in the drama I'm Not Here and voiced a character in Family Guy. On March 25, 2019, Mandy Moore received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In September 2019, she released her first new song in over ten years, "When I Wasn't Watching". This was followed by "I'd Rather Lose" in October. In November, she co-starred in the historical drama Midway.

On March 6, 2020, Mandy released her sixth album, Silver Landings. She said she felt comfortable with her new record label, Verve Forecast Records. The album included the song "Save a Little for Yourself".

On May 13, 2022, Mandy released her seventh album, In Real Life. The first song, "In Real Life", came out on March 8, with a music video featuring many of her This Is Us co-stars. On April 5, she released her second song from the album, "Little Dreams".

Musical Style and Inspirations

Mandy Moore performing at the Grammy Museum on June 11, 2009

When Mandy Moore started her music career in 1999, she was known for her "bubblegum pop" sound. Later, she said she felt more comfortable with her older music and found new ways to perform her early songs.

Music critics have often praised Mandy for writing her own music and growing as an artist. Billboard magazine noted that she successfully moved from pop star to a "sweet, classy singer-songwriter." AllMusic said she smoothly changed from a young star to a mature songwriter.

Mandy has shared that movies and TV shows inspired her as a child. She also mentioned that her former husband, musician Ryan Adams, greatly influenced her music and introduced her to different music styles.

Helping Others

Mandy Moore believes in "giving with your head," which means thinking carefully about how to help. She has worked with Population Services International, a group that helps children under five and their families with health issues. She has also supported the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to raise awareness about these diseases among young people.

Mandy is a spokesperson for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, which happens every January. She works with organizations to help people learn more about cervical cancer. She is also an ambassador for the UN Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign, which helps prevent malaria by providing bed nets. She helped the campaign raise $1.2 million.

Mandy is also a spokesperson for Dove's self-esteem movement and the "Women Who Should Be Famous" campaign. She has teamed up with Indrani Goradia, a survivor of domestic violence, to raise awareness and campaign against domestic violence.

Personal Life

Mandy Moore was married to musician Ryan Adams from 2009 to 2016. In 2015, she filed for divorce.

In 2015, Mandy began dating musician Taylor Goldsmith. They got engaged in September 2017 and married on November 18, 2018. They have two sons, born in February 2021 and October 2022. In May 2024, she announced they were expecting their third child, a daughter, who was born in September 2024.

In 2019, Mandy Moore reached the Everest base camp with friends. She has also shared that she has immune thrombocytopenic purpura, an autoimmune disease that affects blood platelets.

In January 2025, Mandy's home in Altadena, California, was affected by the Eaton Fire. While her house was still standing, most of its contents were lost due to fire damage.

Music Albums

Studio albums

• So Real (1999)
• Mandy Moore (2001)
• Coverage (2003)
• Wild Hope (2007)
• Amanda Leigh (2009)
• Silver Landings (2020)
• In Real Life (2022)

Concert Tours

Headlining Tours

• In Real Life Tour (2022)

Co-headlining Tours

• Paula Cole and Mandy Moore in Concert (2007)

Opening Act Tours

• NSYNC in Concert (1999)
• Into the Millennium Tour (2000)
• My December Tour (2008)
• Identified Summer Tour (2008)

Film and Television Roles

Movies

Television

Music Videos

Video Games

Awards and Recognitions

Mandy Moore has received many awards and honors for her work. In 2012, she was ranked among the "100 Greatest Women in Music" by VH1.

For her role in This Is Us, she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award. She also won two Screen Actors Guild Awards as part of the show's cast.

On March 25, 2019, Mandy Moore received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a special honor for entertainers. In June 2024, she received the first-ever Lifetime of Culture Award at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards.

See also

In Spanish: Mandy Moore para niños