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Quick facts for kids Mandy Moore
Mandy Moore in 2018
Born	Amanda Leigh Moore (1984-04-10) April 10, 1984 (age 41) Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S.
Education	Bishop Moore High School
Occupation	Actress singer songwriter
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 folk-pop folk rock country
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Epic Sony Sire Warner Firm Music EMI Storefront Red Verve Forecast Walt Disney

Amanda Leigh Moore (born April 10, 1984), known as Mandy Moore, is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. 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), Coverage (2003), and more recently, Silver Landings (2020) and In Real Life (2022). She has sold ten million albums around the world.

Mandy 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 movie A Walk to Remember (2002). She has also been in films like Saved! (2004) and 47 Meters Down (2017). A very popular role was when she voiced Rapunzel in the Disney animated movie Tangled (2010).

From 2016 to 2022, Mandy Moore played 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 special star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Mandy Moore's Early Life

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, near Orlando. She has an older brother named Scott and a younger brother named Kyle. From 1998 to 1999, Mandy attended Bishop Moore High School in Orlando.

Mandy Moore's Career Journey

Starting Out in Music and Acting (1993–1999)

Mandy Moore became interested in singing and acting when she was very young. Her grandmother, Eileen Friedman, who was a professional ballerina, was one of her inspirations. Mandy convinced her parents to let her take acting and voice lessons.

She began acting in local plays and singing the national anthem at events in Orlando. At age twelve, she attended the Stagedoor Manor performing arts camp. A director there described her as a "quiet, sweet girl" who earned many solo parts but didn't seek the spotlight.

When Mandy was thirteen, she started working on her own music. A FedEx delivery man heard her singing in an Orlando studio. He knew someone at Epic Records and sent them a copy of Mandy's demo. Soon after, Mandy signed a record deal with Epic Records.

First Albums and MTV Fame (1999–2000)

After signing with Epic Records, Mandy started recording her first album. She had to leave high school in ninth grade but continued her education with tutors. In the summer of 1999, Mandy 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, reaching number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. It sold over 500,000 copies and was certified Gold. In Australia, it was even more successful, reaching number 2 and getting a Platinum certification. Mandy also became a host and VJ for MTV, appearing on shows like Total Request Live.

Mandy's first album, So Real, was released on December 7, 1999. It was released in only a few countries and received mixed reviews. The album reached number 31 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over one million copies, earning a Platinum certification. The second song from the album, "Walk Me Home", was not as successful.

Before promoting So Real ended, Mandy started working on new music. The song "I Wanna Be with You" was released on July 11, 2000. This song became her first Top 40 hit, peaking at number 24. It was also a Top 20 hit in Australia.

A new version of So Real, called I Wanna Be with You, was released on May 9, 2000. This album included new songs and remixes. It was a commercial success, reaching number 21 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and selling over 500,000 copies. Mandy won the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Rising Star in 2000 for this album.

New Music and First Acting Roles (2001–2002)

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

The first song from this album, "In My Pocket", was released on May 29, 2001. It reached number 2 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart and number 11 in Australia.

Mandy's second album, Mandy Moore, came out on June 19, 2001. It featured dance and pop songs with influences from Middle Eastern music. The album reached number 35 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide. The second song, "Crush", was released on August 28, 2001, and reached number 25 in Australia.

Mandy made her first movie appearance in 2001, voicing a Girl Bear Cub in Dr. Dolittle 2. Later that year, she co-starred with Anne Hathaway in The Princess Diaries. Mandy played Lana Thomas, the rival of Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway). The movie was a big success, earning over $165 million worldwide. Mandy sang "Stupid Cupid" in the film.

In 2002, Mandy had her first main role in the romantic movie A Walk to Remember, based on a book by Nicholas Sparks. She played Jamie Sullivan. The movie was a modest hit, earning over $47 million worldwide. Mandy received several awards and nominations for her performance. The third and final song from her self-titled album, "Cry", was released on November 4, 2001, to help promote the film. Mandy said this movie was "the thing I'm most proud of."

More Acting and a Cover Album (2003–2006)

In 2003, Mandy Moore started working on her third album, which was a collection of cover songs called Coverage. This album featured songs from the 1970s and 1980s. The first song, "Have a Little Faith in Me", was released before the album.

Coverage was released on October 21, 2003. It reached number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it her highest-charting album at the time. However, it was her lowest-selling album and the first not to be certified Gold or Platinum.

In 2003, Mandy co-starred in the romantic comedy-drama How to Deal. She played Halley Martin, a teenager dealing with love and family issues. The film earned $14 million in the U.S.

In 2004, Mandy co-starred with Matthew Goode in the romantic comedy Chasing Liberty. She played Anna Foster, the "First Daughter" who wanted more freedom from the Secret Service. This film earned about $12 million. Both movies received mixed reviews, but critics often praised Mandy's performances.

Later in 2004, Mandy co-starred in the comedy-drama Saved!. She played Hilary Faye Stockard, a popular girl at a Christian high school. The film received positive reviews, and Mandy's performance was highly praised. She also sang "God Only Knows" for the movie.

In 2005, Mandy voiced Sandy the white horse in the family comedy-drama Racing Stripes. She also appeared in the TV show Entourage. In 2006, she guest-starred in two episodes of the TV show Scrubs and voiced Tabitha Vixx in The Simpsons.

Mandy also co-starred in the comedy American Dreamz (2006), playing Sally Kendoo, a contestant on a singing competition. She enjoyed playing mean characters but worried about being typecast. The film received mixed reviews. Later in 2006, Mandy voiced Nita in the animated movie Brother Bear 2.

New Music Direction (2007–2009)

In 2006, Mandy Moore said she missed making music and that singing was her "most passionate" activity. She signed with a new record label, The Firm Music, in July 2006. She wanted "complete control and freedom" over her music.

Mandy Moore at the Bridgehampton Polo Club in August 2007

Mandy co-starred in the romantic comedy Because I Said So, released in February 2007. The film was a financial success, earning over $69 million worldwide. Later that year, she co-starred with John Krasinski and Robin Williams in the romantic comedy License to Wed. This film received very negative reviews, but Mandy's performance was still praised. It earned $69.3 million worldwide. In September 2007, she guest-starred in the TV show How I Met Your Mother. She also co-starred in the romantic comedy Dedication.

Mandy's fourth album, Wild Hope, was released on June 19, 2007. She worked with many musicians on this album. The album received mixed to positive reviews. Billboard magazine said it was "the gratifying sound of a singer finally finding her comfort zone." The album debuted at number 30 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. It has sold over 120,000 copies in the U.S. and 350,000 worldwide.

Mandy Moore performing in New York City in June 2009

Mandy started working on her fifth album in 2008. The first song from this album, "I Could Break Your Heart Any Day of the Week", was released on March 17, 2009. Mandy's fifth album, Amanda Leigh, was released on May 26, 2009. She said the music on this album was "all a reflection of me now." The album received generally positive reviews. Time magazine called it "impeccably recorded." It debuted at number 25 on the Billboard 200, selling 16,000 copies in its first week. This album was recorded just before her marriage to musician Ryan Adams and was her last album for over ten years.

Tangled and More Acting Roles (2010–2015)

After a break from movies, Mandy Moore co-starred in the romantic comedy Swinging with the Finkels (2011) and Love, Wedding, Marriage (2011). In 2010, she guest-starred as Mary Portman in the TV drama Grey's Anatomy for four episodes.

Also in 2010, Mandy co-starred with Zachary Levi as the voice of Rapunzel in the Disney animated movie Tangled. The film received very positive reviews from critics. It earned over $590 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing animated films. Mandy and Zachary Levi performed the film's theme song, "I See the Light," at the 83rd Academy Awards. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Song Written For Visual Media.

Mandy Moore at the 83rd Academy Awards in 2011

In 2012, Mandy co-starred in the crime drama Hotel Noir. From 2012 to 2013, she 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 July 2012, Mandy announced she was working on her sixth album with her then-husband, musician Ryan Adams. She said the album would be "intense, emotional." From 2014 to 2015, Mandy had a recurring role as Dr. Erin Grace in the TV show Red Band Society.

In June 2015, it was confirmed that Mandy and Zachary Levi would return as Rapunzel and Eugene "Flynn Rider" Fitzherbert in an animated TV series based on Tangled. The series, Tangled: The Series, started in 2017. Mandy also co-starred in the underwater thriller 47 Meters Down, released in June 2017.

In September 2015, Mandy said she was still working on her sixth album. She explained, "2016 will be the re-emergence of my music."

This Is Us and Recent Work (2016–present)

In September 2016, Mandy Moore began her main role as Rebecca Pearson in the NBC family drama This Is Us. For this role, she received a Golden Globe Award nomination. In July 2017, Mandy said she planned to release new music. In July 2018, she mentioned she might work with her now-husband, musician Taylor Goldsmith, on her new music.

In August 2018, Mandy co-starred in the science-fiction thriller The Darkest Minds. In November, she voiced Rapunzel again in the Disney animated movie Ralph Breaks the Internet. The film earned almost $500 million worldwide and received positive reviews.

In February 2019, Mandy co-starred in the short film The Big Break. In March, she co-starred in the drama I'm Not Here and voiced Courtney in Family Guy. On March 25, 2019, Mandy Moore received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

On September 17, 2019, Mandy released her first new song in over ten years, "When I Wasn't Watching". This was followed by "I'd Rather Lose" on October 31. 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 was released after 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", was released on March 8 and featured many of her This Is Us co-stars in its music video. On April 5, she released her second song from the album, "Little Dreams".

Mandy Moore's Musical Style

When Mandy Moore started her music career in 1999, she was known for her bubblegum pop sound. However, she later said that this wasn't her preferred style of music. She even joked that she would "give a refund to everyone who bought [her] first two albums."

Music critics have praised Mandy for writing her own music and growing as an artist. Billboard said she "successfully dropped all the tacky accoutrements of her past and turned into a sweet, classy singer-songwriter." AllMusic noted that she "smoothly evolved from adolescent starlet to mature songwriter."

Mandy has said that she is inspired by music from the 1970s, including artists like Joni Mitchell and Paul McCartney. She also mentioned that her former husband, Ryan Adams, introduced her to heavy metal. Mandy has become more comfortable with her older music and finds new ways to perform her early pop songs.

Other Activities

Helping Others (Philanthropy)

Mandy Moore at the United Nations "Roll Back Malaria" reception in September 2011

Mandy Moore believes in "giving with your head," which means thinking carefully about how to help others. She has worked with Population Services International (PSI) and its program, Five & Alive, which helps children under five and their families with health issues.

She has also been an Honorary Chairperson for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, helping young people learn about leukemia and lymphoma. Mandy is also a spokesperson for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, which happens every January. She has worked with doctors and organizations to raise awareness about cervical cancer. Mandy has visited Children's Hospital Los Angeles to cheer up young patients.

Mandy is an ambassador for the UN Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign, which works to prevent malaria. She helped the campaign raise $1.2 million. She is also a spokesperson for Dove's self-esteem movement and the "Women who should be famous" campaign. Mandy has also teamed up with Indrani Goradia's Light Foundation to raise awareness about domestic violence.

In Politics

Mandy Moore has shown her support for political causes. In July 2016, she appeared in a song called "Fight Song" with other celebrities to support Hillary Clinton during her presidential campaign.

On January 21, 2017, Mandy was one of the people who marched in the 2017 Women's March in Los Angeles.

In January 2020, Mandy officially supported Pete Buttigieg for President of the United States. She also uses her social media to support criminal justice reform and Black Lives Matter.

Fashion Line

In 2005, Mandy Moore started her own fashion line called Mblem. It sold modern knitwear and cashmere clothes. She focused on making clothes for taller women, as she is 5 feet 10 inches tall. In 2009, Mandy announced that the line would stop, but she hoped to return to fashion later.

Mandy Moore's Personal Life

Mandy Moore dated actor Zach Braff from 2004 to 2006.

In 2008, Mandy started dating musician Ryan Adams. They got engaged in February 2009 and married on March 10, 2009. In January 2015, Mandy filed for divorce from Adams. Their divorce was finalized in June 2016.

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

In 2019, Mandy Moore and her friends hiked to the Everest base camp, which is very high up at 17,598 feet.

In January 2025, Mandy's home in Altadena, California, was destroyed by the Eaton Fire. Her relatives' house also burned down. She shared on Instagram that a GoFundMe page was set up for her relatives. She later responded to critics by saying she was helping her family.

Mandy Moore's 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)

Mandy Moore's 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)

Mandy Moore's Filmography

Movies

Television Shows

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2000	2GE+HER: The Series	Herself	Episode: "Bunny"
	All That		Episode: "Mandy Moore"
2001	The Andy Dick Show		Episode: "Andy Land"
2003, 2023	Clone High	Herself (Hot Homeless Girl)	Voice, 2 episodes
2003	Punk'd	Herself	Episode: "#1.2"
	I Love the '80s Strikes Back		Documentary miniseries
2004	The Andy Dick Show		Episode: "Andy Land"
2005	Criss Angel Mindfreak		Episode: "Blind"
	Entourage	Herself / Aquagirl	5 episodes
2006	Scrubs	Julie Quinn	2 episodes
	The Simpsons	Tabitha Vixx	Voice, episode: "Marge and Homer Turn a Couple Play"
2007	How I Met Your Mother	Amy	Episode: "Wait for It"
2010	Grey's Anatomy	Mary Portman	4 episodes
2012–2013	Tron: Uprising	Mara	Voice, main role
2013–2015	High School USA!	Cassandra Barren	Voice, main role
2013	Christmas in Conway	Natalie Springer	Television film
2014	Sofia the First	Rapunzel	Voice, episode: "The Curse of Princess Ivy"
2014–2015	Red Band Society	Dr. Erin Grace	5 episodes
2014–2017	Sheriff Callie's Wild West	Sheriff Callie	Voice, main role
2016–2022	This Is Us	Rebecca Pearson	Main role
2017	Tangled: Before Ever After	Rapunzel	Voice, television film
2017–2020	Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure		Voice, main role
2018	... History	Clara Barton	Episode: "Heroines"
2019	Family Guy	Courtney	Voice, episode: "No Giggity, No Doubt"
2023	Lego Disney Princess: The Castle Quest	Rapunzel	Voice, television special
	Dr. Death	Benita Alexander	Main role, season 2
2024	Dinner Time Live with David Chang	Herself	Episode: "The Summer Menu"
TBA	#1 Happy Family	Mrs. Malcolm	Voice, recurring role

Music Videos

Video Games

Awards and Honors

Mandy Moore has received many awards and nominations throughout her career. She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in This Is Us. As part of the cast of This Is Us, she won two Screen Actors Guild Awards.

On March 25, 2019, Mandy Moore was honored with a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame.

In June 2024, she received the first-ever Lifetime of Culture Award at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards.

Images for kids

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  Mandy Moore performing at the Grammy Museum in June 2009

See also

In Spanish: Mandy Moore para niños