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Amanda Leigh "Mandy" Moore (born April 10, 1984) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She rose to fame with her 1999 debut single "Candy", which peaked at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her debut studio album, So Real (1999), received Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The title track from her reissue of So Real, I Wanna Be With You (2000), became Moore's first top 40 single, peaking at 24. Moore then released the albums Mandy Moore (2001), Coverage (2003), Wild Hope (2007), Amanda Leigh (2009), Silver Landings (2020), and In Real Life (2022).

Key Information

Moore made her feature film debut in 2001 with a minor voice role in Dr. Dolittle 2, before playing a supporting role in the comedy The Princess Diaries. She received recognition for her starring role in the romantic drama A Walk to Remember (2002). Her subsequent film credits include How to Deal (2003), Chasing Liberty (2004), Saved! (2004), Racing Stripes (2005), Because I Said So (2007), License to Wed (2007), Love, Wedding, Marriage (2011), 47 Meters Down (2017), The Darkest Minds (2018), and Midway (2019). She voiced Rapunzel in the Disney animated musical fantasy film Tangled (2010).

From 2016 to 2022, she starred as Rebecca Pearson in the NBC family drama series This Is Us, receiving nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. In 2019, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Early life

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Moore was born on April 10, 1984, in Nashua, New Hampshire,[1][2] to Stacy (née Friedman), a former news reporter who once worked for the Orlando Sentinel, and Donald Moore, a pilot for American Airlines.[2][3] Moore grew up Catholic, but by 2004 had stopped religion and has since developed a "hodgepodge of things" which she believes.[4] She is of Irish, English, Russian-Jewish descent.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] She has an older brother, Scott, and a younger brother, Kyle.[2] When Moore was two months old, she and her family moved to Longwood, Florida, outside of Orlando, because of her father's job. She attended the Park Maitland School, where she discovered her "passion for singing and the stage."[13] From 1998 to 1999, Moore went to the Bishop Moore Catholic High School in College Park (Orlando).[14] Moore is the step-sister of actress Carly Craig.[15] Her brothers and mother are gay, and both parents are now in relationships.[16]

Career

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1993–1999: Career beginnings

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Moore became interested in singing and acting at a young age, and called her British maternal grandmother, Eileen Friedman, a professional ballerina in London, one of her inspirations.[3] Moore said "My parents thought it was just a phase I'd grow out of. But I stuck to it and begged them for acting lessons, for voice lessons."[17]

Moore began acting in lead roles in a number of local productions and performing the national anthem at a number of events in Orlando.[18] She was twelve years old when she went to the Stagedoor Manor performing arts camp.[1] Production director Konnie Kittrell said that Moore "... was a quiet, sweet girl", earned a number of solos, but "She wasn't a spotlight seeker."[1]

When Moore was thirteen she began working on music.[1] One day while recording in an Orlando studio, she was overheard by Victor Cade, a delivery man who had a friend in A&R at Epic Records.[19] Cade sent him a copy of Moore's unfinished demo, and Moore signed on with the label.[1][20]

1999–2000: So Real, MTV stardom, and I Wanna Be with You

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After signing with Epic Records, Moore began working on her debut album. While recording the album, Moore had to leave Bishop Moore Catholic High School when she was in the ninth grade and continued receiving her education from tutors.[1] In the summer of 1999, Moore began touring with the boy band NSYNC.[21][22] Later in 1999, Moore toured with the Backstreet Boys.[21]

Moore's debut single, "Candy", was released on August 17, 1999, in the U.S.[23] The single was a commercial success in a number of countries, and has been compared to the singles of fellow teen pop singers Jessica Simpson, Christina Aguilera, and Britney Spears.[17][24][25][26] It debuted at number 88 on the Billboard Hot 100,[27] before peaking at number 41 on the chart.[28] The single later received a Gold certification from the RIAA, for sales exceeding 500,000 copies in the U.S.[29] The single was the most successful in Australia, where it peaked at number 2 on the ARIA Charts[30] and received a Platinum certification.[31] Moore began to host and VJ at MTV, contributing to numerous shows including Total Request Live, Say What? Karaoke, and her own talk show which was originally called The Mandy Moore Show before being retitled as Mandy.[32]

Moore's debut studio album, So Real, was released on December 7, 1999, by 550 Music through Epic Records.[33] The album received a limited release in a few countries. It received generally mixed reviews from critics when it was released, and Moore continued to be compared to other teen pop singers. Allmusic said about the album, "Fifteen-year-old Mandy Moore's debut album sounded like it was inspired almost entirely by listening to recent hit albums by 'N Sync, the Backstreet Boys, and Britney Spears."[34] Entertainment Weekly had a similar opinion about the album, and gave it a C− in their review.[35] The album debuted at number 77 on the Billboard 200 chart.[36] It continued to climb the chart until it peaked at number 31.[37] It received a Platinum certification from the RIAA, for sales exceeding one million copies in the U.S. alone.[38][39] The album's second single, "Walk Me Home", did not have the same success of its predecessor, failing to appear on any major charts.

Before promotion for So Real had ended, Moore began working on more music. The single "I Wanna Be with You", was released on April 3, 2000. "I Wanna Be with You" spent 16 weeks on the chart and reached its peak of 24 during its ninth week on the chart.[28] The song became her first Top 20 hit on the Billboard Pop Songs chart, where it peaked at number 11.[40] The single became Moore's second Top 20 hit in Australia, where it peaked at number 13.[41] It was a minor success on the German Media Control Charts, where it peaked at number 70.[42] The single received mixed reviews. Billboard praised the song and said, "Top 40 programmers and listeners alike will love Moore more with this track",[43] and Allmusic called the song a highlight track from the album.[44]

A reissue of So Real, titled I Wanna Be with You, was released on May 9, 2000.[44] Marketed as "a new version of Mandy's debut", the album was a compilation of new songs, remixes, and songs from Moore's debut album So Real.[45] Internationally, where the So Real album was not released, I Wanna Be with You served as Moore's debut album, with multiple alternative track listings. The album received generally mixed reviews and was criticized for not being a true follow-up.[46][47] Allmusic called the album "trashier, flashier, gaudier, and altogether more disposable" than its predecessor So Real.[44] The album was a commercial success, debuting and peaking at number 21 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.[37][48] It received a Gold certification from the RIAA, for sales exceeding 500,000 copies in the U.S. alone.[49] Moore won the Kids' Choice Awards for Favorite Rising Star for the album in 2000.[50] "Walk Me Home" was re-released in the United States as the second single from I Wanna Be with You and was slightly more successful than its original release, peaking at number 38 on the Billboard Pop Songs chart.[40] The final single from the album, "So Real" was released in selected territories on June 13, 2000. In Australia, the single became her second Top 40 hit, peaking at number 21 on the ARIA Charts.[51] The single peaked at number 18 on the Official New Zealand Music Chart.[52]

2001–2002: Mandy Moore and early acting roles

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In 2001, Moore began working on her second studio album, which was said to move away from the bubblegum pop sound and image she became known for. Moore said during an interview with Billboard magazine that "All of the music has started to look and sound the same" and that she chose to move in a different musical direction.[53] Moore said that she wanted to feature more live instruments when performing, saying she wanted "no more dancers, no more singing to tracks. I got tired of that in a big way".[53]

The album's lead single, "In My Pocket", was released on May 29, 2001.[54] Entertainment Weekly said the single had "pumping, Indian-influenced Eurodisco".[55] It failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S., but peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart,[56] and it reached number 21 on the Billboard Pop Songs chart.[40] The song became her third Top 20 hit in Australia, where it peaked at number 11 on the ARIA Charts.[57]

Moore's self-titled second studio album, Mandy Moore, was released on June 19, 2001.[58] The album had uptempo dance and pop songs and influences from Middle Eastern music.[46][59] The album received mixed to average reviews from critics.[60] Allmusic called the album a "lush, layered production".[58] The album debuted and peaked at number 35 on the Billboard 200 chart,[37][61] and received a Gold certification from the RIAA.[62] The album has sold an estimated 1.5 million copies worldwide. The album reached number 37 on the ARIA charts in Australia,[63] her highest peak in the country to date. The album's second single, "Crush", was released on August 28, 2001; it peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Pop Songs chart,[40] and it climbed to number 25 on the ARIA Charts.[64]

Moore made her feature film debut in 2001, where she voiced a Girl Bear Cub in the comedy Dr. Dolittle 2, which starred Eddie Murphy.[citation needed] Later that year, Moore co-starred with Anne Hathaway in the comedy The Princess Diaries, based on Meg Cabot's novel The Princess Diaries, and was released on August 3, 2001.[citation needed] She played Lana Thomas, the rival of Mia Thermopolis (Hathaway). On her role, Moore told InStyle Magazine, "I'm the crude popular girl who gets ice cream in her face."[1] The film received mixed reviews. Rotten Tomatoes reported that 47% of 113 sampled critics gave the film positive reviews and that it got a rating average of 5.2 out of 10.[65] In the film, Moore performed a cover of Connie Francis's 1958 song "Stupid Cupid" while at a beach party.[66]

In 2002, Moore made her starring debut with Shane West and Peter Coyote in the romantic drama A Walk to Remember, based on Nicholas Sparks's novel A Walk to Remember. She played Jamie Sullivan, the unpopular daughter of Reverend Sullivan (Coyote). The film opened at #3 at the U.S. box office raking in $12,177,488 in its opening weekend. The film received generally negative reviews. Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times praised Moore and West's "quietly convincing" performances. It was a modest box office hit, earning $41,281,092 in the U.S.,[67] and was a sleeper hit in Asia. The total revenue generated worldwide was $47,494,916. Moore received a number of nominations and awards for her performance in the film.[68] Commenting on the film in 2010, she said: "It was my first movie and I know people say it may be cliché and it's a tearjerker or it's cheesy, but for me, it's the thing I'm most proud of."[69] Moore's self-titled album's third and final single, "Cry", was released on November 4, 2001, to help promote the film.

2003–2006: Coverage and continued acting

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In 2003, Moore began working on her third studio album, later revealed to be a cover album called Coverage.[70] The album had covers of 1970s and 1980s songs and was produced by John Fields.[71] Moore's cover of John Hiatt's 1987 song "Have a Little Faith in Me" was released as the album's lead single shortly before the album. The song peaked at number 39 on the Billboard Pop Songs chart but did not enter the Billboard Hot 100.[72] Coverage was released on October 21, 2003, and received generally mixed reviews. Allmusic called the album a "leap to musical maturity,"[73] Entertainment Weekly called it an "effort to shed her bubblegum-blond image."[74] The album debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart,[75] with first week sales of 53,000.[76] This made it Moore's highest debut on the chart and highest-peaking album to date, but was also her lowest-selling and her first album not to be certified by the RIAA. Moore's cover of XTC's 1982 song "Senses Working Overtime" was released as the album's second single and failed to have any chart success. Later that year, Moore's cover of Carole King's 1971 song "I Feel the Earth Move" was included on the compilation album Love Rocks from LGBT rights supporters.[77]

In 2004, Moore left Epic after five years because of creative differences.[78][79] Moore and the label released her greatest hits album, The Best of Mandy Moore, on November 16, 2004, to end her contract.[80] The album reached number 148 on the Billboard 200.[81] Moore's third compilation album, Candy, was released on April 5, 2005.

In 2003, Moore co-starred with Allison Janney, Peter Gallagher, and Trent Ford in the romantic comedy-drama How to Deal which was based on Sarah Dessen's novels That Summer and Someone like You. She played Halley Martin, a cynical and rebellious seventeen-year-old who deals with falling in love with Macon Forrester (Ford), the new boy at her school and her relationships and issues with her family and friends. The film failed to find teenage audiences in the U.S. and grossed a total of $14 million domestically.[82]

In 2004, Moore co-starred with Matthew Goode in the romantic comedy Chasing Liberty. She played Anna Foster, the rebellious eighteen-year-old "First Daughter" who wants more freedom from the Secret Service. The film grossed approximately $12 million.[82] Both How to Deal and Chasing Liberty received generally negative reviews, respectively.[83] Ebert singled Moore's performances out again and said in his review of How to Deal that Moore has "an unaffected natural charm" and "almost makes the movie worth seeing."[84] In his review of Chasing Liberty he said that she has "undeniable screen presence and inspires instant affection."[85] Other critics called her an "actress of limited range,"[86] but one review of Chasing Liberty called her the "most painless of former pop princesses."[87] Late in 2004, Moore co-starred with Jena Malone, Macaulay Culkin and Patrick Fugit in the religion satirical comedy-drama Saved!. She played Hilary Faye Stockard, a proper and popular girl at a Christian high school. The film received generally positive reviews;[88] it did not receive a wide release. Moore's performance was praised,[89] with one critic calling her a "demented delight"[90] and another calling it her best performance to date.[citation needed] She and Michael Stipe covered The Beach Boys' 1966 song "God Only Knows", which bookended the film.[91]

In 2005, Moore co-starred in the sports family comedy-drama Racing Stripes, where she voiced Sandy the white horse, and guest-starred in the HBO comedy-drama Entourage. Moore was originally scheduled to star in the films Cursed, Havoc and The Upside of Anger, which were all eventually released in 2005, but without her involvement in any of them.[92]

In 2006, Moore guest-starred as Julie Quinn in two episodes of the fifth season of the NBC medical sitcom Scrubs, that were the ninth episode "My Half-Acre" and the tenth episode "Her Story II". The same year, she guest-starred in the Fox animated sitcom The Simpsons, where she voiced Tabitha Vixx in the seventeenth-season finale called "Marge and Homer Turn a Couple Play".[93]

Moore co-starred with Hugh Grant, Dennis Quaid and William Dafoe in Paul Weitz's satirical comedy American Dreamz, which was released in April 2006. She played Sally Kendoo, a sociopathic contestant on a singing competition series modelled after American Idol. Weitz said that he had Moore in mind for the role before she was cast, explaining that "there's something inherently sweet about Mandy; it makes it all the more interesting to see her in a villainess role."[94] Moore has said that she enjoys playing mean-spirited characters, but fears being typecast as a villain.[95] The film opened at number nine at the U.S. box office,[96] eventually totaling barely $7 million,[97] and it received generally mixed reviews.[98] Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly praised Moore's and Grant's "wicked barbed chemistry" in their roles,[99] but Robert Koehler of Variety called Moore's role a "pitch-perfect study of a woman for whom a reality show is reality."[100]

Later in 2006, Moore voiced Nita, the heroine of the Disney animated sequel Brother Bear 2, which was released directly to DVD on August 29, 2006. ComingSoon.net praised Moore's "surprisingly good performance".[101] That same year, Moore was originally cast in Emilio Estevez's drama Bobby, but was replaced by Mary Elizabeth Winstead.[102]

2007–2009: Wild Hope and Amanda Leigh

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

In early 2006, Moore said that she missed her music career and that singing is what she was the "most passionate about".[103] In 2004, Moore signed with Sire Records after her contract with Epic ended, but she left the label in May 2006 because of creative differences.[104] She signed with The Firm Music, owned by EMI, in July that year, calling her recording contract "especially exciting",[105] and saying that she left Sire because she did not want to "follow the mainstream", but rather have "complete control and freedom" over her music.[106]

Moore co-starred with Diane Keaton, Gabriel Macht and Tom Everett Scott in the romantic comedy Because I Said So. The film was released on February 2, 2007, and received mixed to negative reviews, but was a financial success, earning over $69 million worldwide at the box office.[107] Later that year, Moore co-starred with John Krasinski and Robin Williams in the romantic comedy License to Wed which was released on July 3, 2007. The film received overwhelmingly negative reviews but was a financial success, grossing $43.8 million domestically and $69.3 million worldwide.[108][109][110] Variety called the film "an astonishingly flat romantic comedy, filled with perplexing choices", but called Moore's performance "appealing".[111]

On September 24, 2007, Moore guest-starred in the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother in the third-season premiere episode "Wait for It". Later that year, she co-starred with Billy Crudup, Tom Wilkinson and Dianne Wiest in the romantic comedy Dedication. She played Lucy Reilly, a struggling children's book illustrator who falls in love with Henry Roth (Crudup). The film premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival and received mixed to positive reviews from critics.[112][113]

Moore's fourth studio album Wild Hope was released on June 19, 2007,[114] and Moore collaborated with record producer John Alagía and a number of musicians on it, including Chantal Kreviazuk, Lori McKenna, Rachael Yamagata and The Weepies.[115] Moore stayed alone in a house in Woodstock in Upstate New York while recording the album in late 2006.[116] Moore performed the album's lead single "Extraordinary" at the Brick Awards on April 12, 2007,[117] and launched a tour in the summer of 2007.[118]

The album received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Billboard said that "Wild Hope is the gratifying sound of a singer finally finding her comfort zone. Gone is the sugary pop of Moore's early career, replaced instead by thoughtful musings on love and life…an album full of subtle, but undeniable hooks."[119] The album debuted on the U.S. Billboard 200 at #30, selling 25,000 copies the first week of its release, according to Billboard.[120] The album also reached No. 9 on The Top Internet albums.[121] To date, the album has sold over 120,000 copies in the U.S. and more than 350,000 copies worldwide.[122][123] On February 23, 2008, Moore released the album in Australia, and subsequently toured with musician Ben Lee and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra in Western Australia, supporting inaugural American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson on her tour.[124]

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

Moore began working on her fifth studio album Amanda Leigh in 2008.[125] Recording sessions for the album took place around December 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts with singer-songwriter, record producer, pianist, and guitarist Mike Viola.[126][125] The album's lead single "I Could Break Your Heart Any Day of the Week" was released on March 17, 2009, and its music video premiered on April 20, 2009, on Yahoo! Music.[127] The single failed to have an impact on any major charts.

Amanda Leigh was released on May 26, 2009. On the album, Moore said, "The music is all a reflection of me now, not somebody else's choices."[128] To promote the release, Moore visited a number of talk shows, performing "I Could Break Your Heart Any Day of the Week" on shows including The Ellen DeGeneres Show[129] and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.[130] On May 26, 2009, she performed songs from the album at Amoeba Music in Hollywood.[131][132] The album received generally positive reviews.[133] Time magazine called the album "impeccably recorded".[134] An article on the album by Paper magazine said, "Mandy (in the album)... shows real thoughtful and emotional depth." Paper finished by saying that "Moore is a far better musician than she's often given credit for."[135] It debuted at number 25 on the Billboard 200, selling 16,000 copies in the U.S. during the week of its release, and at number 4 on the Top Independent albums chart.[136][137][138] To date, the album has sold an estimated 100,000 copies.[137] The album was recorded just prior to Moore's marriage to musician Ryan Adams and was her final album for over ten years.[139]

2010–2015: Tangled and further acting

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After a break of almost two years from film roles, Moore co-starred with Martin Freeman in the romantic comedy Swinging with the Finkels. The film was shot in the United Kingdom in 2009 and was released in 2011.[140] Moore co-starred with Kellan Lutz in the romantic comedy Love, Wedding, Marriage. The film was shot in 2010 and released in 2011.[141] In 2010, Moore made a guest-starring appearance as Mary Portman in the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy, for the two-part sixth-season finale, her first television role since 2007.[142] She returned to the show for two episodes of the seventh season.[143]

Also that year, Moore co-starred with Zachary Levi where she voiced Rapunzel in the CGI Disney animated fantasy musical comedy Tangled. The film received generally positive reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes reported that 89% of critics have given the film a positive review based on 185 reviews, with an average score of 7.5/10.[144] The site's consensus read: "While far from Disney's greatest film, Tangled is a visually stunning, thoroughly entertaining addition to the studio's classic animated canon."[144] Another review aggregator Metacritic, which assigned a weighted average score from 0–100 out of reviews from mainstream film critics, calculated a score of 71 based on 34 reviews.[145] CinemaScore polled conducted during the opening weekend revealed the average grade cinemagoers gave the film was an "A+" on an A+ to F scale.[146] It earned $200,821,936 in North America, and $389,900,000 in other countries, for a worldwide total of $590,721,936.[147]

Moore at the 83rd Academy Awards in 2011

Worldwide, it is the 17th-highest-grossing animated film, the eighth-highest-grossing film of 2010, and the third-highest-grossing 2010 animated film, behind Toy Story 3 and Shrek Forever After. It is also the third Disney film appearing in the Top 10 films of 2010.[148] It was the third-highest-grossing film worldwide produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, behind Frozen (2013) and The Lion King (1994), as of 2011.[149] Moore and Levi performed the film's theme song, "I See the Light", at the 83rd Academy Awards, where it was nominated for Best Original Song.[150] The song also won a Grammy Award for Best Song Written For Visual Media[151][152] as well as Best Song at the Las Vegas Film Critics Society.[153] In October 2011, it was announced that she was set to star in an ABC sitcom called Us and Them,[154] but the pilot was eventually passed by the network.[155] In 2012, she co-starred with Carla Gugino and Rufus Sewell in Sebastian Gutierrez's crime drama Hotel Noir, which was released on October 9, 2012, in the U.S.[citation needed] From 2012 to 2013, Moore voiced Mara in the short-lived Disney XD animated science fiction series Tron: Uprising. She voiced the title character in the Disney Junior animated series Sheriff Callie's Wild West from 2014 to 2015.[156]

In July 2012, Moore announced that she would be collaborating with her then-husband, musician Ryan Adams, on her upcoming sixth studio album.[157] She said: "There's a lot to say and a lot that's happened to me in the last three or so years since the last record's come out, so I have been writing a lot and it's definitely going to be an intense, emotional record. I'm excited about it. I'm excited to get into the studio and start recording."[158] On February 20, 2013, it was announced Moore would be starring as Louise in the ABC sitcom Pulling, based on the British sitcom Pulling.[159][160] The pilot was written by Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky,[161][162] but in March, as the pilot came closer to production, Moore's character was moved in a different direction and Moore considered herself to no longer be the right fit for the role. Moore asked to leave the pilot and ABC agreed to it.[163] In a July 2014 interview with CBS News, Moore said that 2014 was "the year of actual progress forward" on her sixth album and said it was more "dangerous" and "raw" than her previous albums, and said that she hoped to start recording the album in Adams's studio later in the summer. On September 5, 2014, she appeared on two tracks on Adams's self-titled fourteenth album, Ryan Adams.[164] From 2014 to 2015, Moore had a recurring role as Dr. Erin Grace in the short-lived Fox medical comedy-drama Red Band Society.[165]

In June 2015, it was confirmed that Moore and Levi would reprise their roles as Rapunzel and Eugene "Flynn Rider" Fitzherbert in an animated television series based on Tangled. The series, Tangled: The Series, set between Tangled and Tangled Ever After, premiered on the Disney Channel in 2017.[166] Moore co-starred with Claire Holt in the underwater survival thriller 47 Meters Down. Filming began at Pinewood Studios in the United Kingdom and Dominican Republic on June 18, 2015,[167] and finished on August 7, 2015.[168][169] The film was released on June 16, 2017.[170]

In September 2015, Moore said that she was continuing to work on her sixth album. "I've been working on music steadily for the last couple of years," she explained. "I guess 2016 will be the re-emergence of my music. That side of my life has been dormant for too long in my opinion."[171]

2016–present: This Is Us, awards recognition, and albums Silver Landings and In Real Life

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In September 2016, Moore began co-starring as Rebecca Pearson in the NBC family comedy-drama This Is Us, where she later received a Golden Globe Award nomination for her role.[172][173] In July 2017, Moore announced her intentions to return to music in an interview with People. She said, "I want to return to music" and that "I don't have a record label, but I have a lot of music written. Next year, I've decided I'm putting it out there!"[174] In July 2018, she also said on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that she might collaborate with her now husband, musician Taylor Goldsmith, Dawes' lead singer and guitarist, on her new music.[175] In August 2018, Moore co-starred with Amandla Stenberg and Patrick Gibson in the dystopian science-fiction thriller The Darkest Minds.[176][177] In November, she reprised her role as Rapunzel in the Disney CGI animated comedy Ralph Breaks the Internet with John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot, Taraji P. Henson, Kristen Bell and Jane Lynch.[178][179] The film grossed almost $500 million worldwide and received generally positive reviews from critics, who called it a "worthy successor" and praised the animation, humor, characters, plot and the vocal performances of Reilly and Silverman.[180][181] The film received a Best Animated Feature nomination at the 76th Golden Globe Awards and 24th Critics' Choice Awards.[182][183]

In February 2019, Moore co-starred with Justin Bartha, Barbara Jacques and Paul Lieberstein in the short comedic action film The Big Break.[184] In March, she co-starred with J.K. Simmons, Sebastian Stan, Max Greenfield and Maika Monroe in the drama I'm Not Here[citation needed] and voiced Courtney in the Fox animated sitcom Family Guy, in the season 17 episode "No Giggity, No Doubt".[185] On March 25, 2019, Moore received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.[186] On September 17, 2019, Moore released her first original song in over a decade, the single "When I Wasn't Watching", with an accompanying music video;[187] this was followed by the single "I'd Rather Lose" on October 31.[188] In November, she co-starred in the independent historical drama Midway with Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson, Luke Evans, Aaron Eckhart, Nick Jonas, Dennis Quaid, and Woody Harrelson.[189][190]

On March 6, 2020, Moore released her sixth studio album Silver Landings via Verve Forecast Records. She said regarding her decision to sign with Verve Forecast in late 2019, "I had slight PTSD from being on labels in the past ... but Verve truly feels like it's run by a bunch of deeply creative people who aren't necessarily just concerned with the numbers game".[191] The album was preceded by the single "Save a Little for Yourself" with an accompanying music video.[192][193][194]

On May 13, 2022, Moore released her seventh studio album, In Real Life. The album was preceded by the release of the single "In Real Life" on March 8. It was accompanied by a cameo-laden music video which featured many of her This Is Us co-stars in addition to Wilmer Valderrama, Hilary Duff, Matthew Koma, Amanda Kloots, and Karamo Brown, among others.[195] On April 5, Moore released her second single off the album, "Little Dreams".[196]

Musical style and influences

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Moore performing at the Grammy Museum on June 11, 2009

When Moore's musical career began in 1999, she was known for her bubblegum pop sound and image.[197] In 2006, Moore talked about her early albums, saying she believed her debut album So Real was appropriate for her age at their time of release,[11][198] but that she "would give a refund to everyone who bought [her] first two albums" if she could.[199] During a radio interview in April 2006, the show's co-host—who had seen Moore's comments—asked her for a refund on her debut album, which she fulfilled.[200] Moore has since said that she has become more comfortable with her older music, and that she has found new ways to present her more bubblegum-friendly songs with contemporary musical arrangements.[201]

Moore has often been praised by music critics for branching off and writing her own music. Billboard said, "She has successfully dropped all the tacky accoutrements of her past and turned into a sweet, classy singer-songwriter whose charms are readily apparent".[202] AllMusic said, "Moore smoothly evolved from adolescent starlet to mature songwriter, continuing to distance herself from the scene that had launched her career one decade prior".[203]

Moore has said that she was inspired by film and television as a child.[204] In 2012, she stated that her then-husband, musician Ryan Adams, had a huge influence on her music[205] and introduced her to heavy metal.[206]

Other endeavors

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Philanthropy

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

Moore advocates "giving with your head", endorsing the philosophy of effective altruism.[207] She has worked with and publicized Population Services International, a non-profit and its subsidiary, Five & Alive, which works with health crises facing children under the age of five and their families.[208][209] Moore has served as the honorary chairperson of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's division on awareness for youth. She was a spokesperson helping young people to be more aware of the seriousness of leukemia and lymphoma.[210] She serves as the spokesperson for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, held every January.[211] In addition, increasing cervical cancer awareness, Moore collaborated with Dr. Yvonne Collins, The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF), and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).[212] Moore made a surprise visit to Children's Hospital Los Angeles as a part of Get Well Soon Tour.[213]

Moore is the ambassador for the UN Foundation's Nothing But Nets malaria prevention campaign.[214] As a part of the Nothing But Nets campaign she interviewed Laurence D. Wohlers, U.S. ambassador to the Central African Republic, in 2010 and helped the campaign raise $1.2 million.[215][216] She is also the spokesperson for Dove's self-esteem movement and the "Women Who Should Be Famous" campaign.[217][218] Moore teamed with Indrani Goradia, a domestic violence survivor and founder of Indrani's Light Foundation, along with Mom Bloggers Club, to increase awareness and campaign against domestic violence.[219]

Politics

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In July 2016, Moore appeared on an a cappella version of Rachel Platten's song "Fight Song" along with several other celebrities for the 2016 Democratic National Convention[220] for Hillary Clinton's unsuccessful second bid at the presidency.[221]

Moore was one of the demonstrators at the Los Angeles 2017 Women's March held on January 21, 2017.[222]

On January 13, 2020, Moore officially endorsed Pete Buttigieg for President of the United States prior to the Iowa caucuses.[223] Moore also uses her social media platforms to support criminal justice reform and Black Lives Matter.[224][225]

Fashion

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Moore's fashion career began in 2005 with her own fashion line called Mblem. It was a brand of contemporary knitwear and cashmere. One of her focuses was to sell clothing for taller women; Moore is 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m).[226] In February 2009, she announced that the line would be discontinued, but she hoped to return to her fashion career under different circumstances in the future.[227]

Personal life

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Moore dated actor Zach Braff from 2004 to 2006.[228][229][230]

In 2008, Moore began dating musician Ryan Adams. They were engaged in February 2009 and married on March 10, 2009, in Savannah, Georgia.[231][232] In January 2015, Moore filed for divorce from Adams while he was in New York, citing "irreconcilable differences."[233][234] Moore and Adams later released a joint statement explaining their decision, calling it a "respectful, amicable parting of ways",[235] but in 2019 she called him emotionally abusive.[139] Court documents obtained later revealed that they had been legally separated for nearly six months before the filing.[236] The divorce was finalized in June 2016.[237]

In 2015, Moore began dating musician Taylor Goldsmith. They were engaged in September 2017[238] and married on November 18, 2018, in Los Angeles, California.[239] They have two sons: born in February 2021[240][241] and October 2022.[242][243] On May 31, 2024, she shared on Instagram that they are expecting their third child, a daughter.[244][245] Moore announced the birth of her daughter in September 2024.[246][247]

In 2019, accompanied by friends and fellow hikers, Moore reached the Everest base camp, which has an elevation of 17,598 ft.[248] In 2019, Moore also revealed that she suffers from digestive issues and gluten sensitivity, which causes fatigue, gas, and bloating.[249] In August 2022, Moore was diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenic purpura, an incurable but treatable autoimmune disease that causes abnormally low levels of platelets.[250][251]

In January 2025, her home in Altadena, California, was believed to have been burned down due to the Eaton Fire.[252] She later learned that her house was still standing, but almost all of the contents inside were lost due to damage from having been surrounded by fire from all sides.[253] Her relatives' house burned down in the fire.[254] She was then criticized online after sharing on Instagram that a GoFundMe page had been set up for them.[254][255][256] She responded by telling negative internet commentators that she was obviously helping out her relatives, and to "Kindly F OFF."[254]

Discography

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Main article: Mandy Moore discography

Studio albums

Tours

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Headlining

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Co-headlining

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Opening act

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Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2001 Dr. Dolittle 2 Girl Bear Cub Voice[261]
The Princess Diaries Lana Thomas
2002 A Walk to Remember Jamie Elizabeth Sullivan-Carter Dialogues and Vocals, a Mandy Moore vocals for movie
All I Want Lisa
2003 How to Deal Halley Martin
2004 Chasing Liberty Anna Foster
Saved! Hilary Faye Stockard
2005 Racing Stripes Sandy Voice[261]
Romance & Cigarettes Baby Murder
2006 American Dreamz Sally Kendoo
Brother Bear 2 Nita Voice[261]
2007 Because I Said So Milly Wilder
License to Wed Sadie Jones
Dedication Lucy Reilly
Southland Tales Madeline Frost Santaros
2009 Swinging with the Finkels Ellie Finkel
2010 Tangled Rapunzel Voice[261]
2011 Love, Wedding, Marriage Ava Gold
2012 Tangled Ever After Rapunzel Voice, short film[261]
Hotel Noir Evangeline Lundy
2017 47 Meters Down Lisa
I'm Not Here Mom
2018 The Darkest Minds Catherine "Cate" Connor
Ralph Breaks the Internet Rapunzel Voice[261][262]
2019 The Big Break Natasha Short film[263]
Midway Anne Best
2023 Once Upon a Studio Rapunzel Voice, short film[261]
2026 The Breadwinner Katie Post-production[264]

Television

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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 Hot Homeless Girl Who May or May Not Be Mandy Moore 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[261]
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"[261]
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[261]
2017–2020 Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure Voice, main role[261]
2018 Drunk History Clara Barton Episode: "Heroines"
2019 Family Guy Courtney Voice, episode: "No Giggity, No Doubt"[185]
2023 Lego Disney Princess: The Castle Quest Rapunzel Voice, television special[261]
Dr. Death Benita Alexander[265] Main role, season 2
2024 Dinner Time Live with David Chang Herself Episode: "The Summer Menu"
2025 #1 Happy Family USA Mrs. Malcolm Voice, recurring role

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2000 "Little Things" Good Charlotte Ex-Girlfriend
2008 "Make You Crazy" Brett Dennen ft. Femi Kuti Shoe store customer

Video games

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2002 Kingdom Hearts Aerith Gainsborough English version[261]
2010 Tangled: The Video Game Rapunzel
2012 Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure
2013 Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix Aerith Gainsborough English version; Archived audio
Disney Infinity Rapunzel
2014 Disney Infinity 2.0
2015 Disney Infinity 3.0
2023 Disney Dreamlight Valley
2024 Disney Speedstorm

Awards and honors

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Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Mandy Moore

In 2012, Moore was ranked number 96 on VH1's list of "100 Greatest Women in Music" as well as number 63 on their "Sexiest Artists of All Time List".[266][267]

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. As a part of the ensemble cast of This Is Us, she received two Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.[268][269]

On March 25, 2019, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.[186][270][271]

In June 2024, Moore received the inaugural Lifetime of Culture Award at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards.[272][273]

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Amanda Leigh Moore (born April 10, 1984), professionally known as Mandy Moore, is an American singer-songwriter and who rose to fame as a teen pop artist with her 1999 debut single "," which peaked at number 41 on the and propelled her self-titled debut album to platinum certification. Born in , to an airline pilot father and former news reporter mother, Moore grew up in and began performing locally before signing with at age 14. Transitioning to acting in the early , Moore starred in films including (2002), opposite , and voiced in Disney's (2010), contributing to the animated feature's global box office success exceeding $590 million. Her television breakthrough came with the role of matriarch Rebecca Pearson in (2016–2022), for which she received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Series and two Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Moore has released six studio albums, selling millions worldwide, and continues to balance , acting, and family life after marrying musician in 2018, with whom she has three children born between 2021 and 2024.

Early life

Family and upbringing

Amanda Leigh Moore was born on April 10, 1984, in , to Don Moore, an airline pilot, and Stacy Friedman Moore, a former news reporter who had worked for the and later became a homemaker. When Moore was two months old, her family relocated to Longwood, Florida, a suburb outside Orlando, due to her father's employment with an airline. She was raised there as the middle child in a family of three siblings, with an older brother, Scott, and a younger brother, Kyle. Moore's early upbringing occurred in what she has described as a seemingly traditional , with her parents remaining married throughout her childhood and . The family later experienced significant changes in adulthood, including her parents' and shifts in their personal relationships, but these occurred after Moore had established her career.

Early exposure to entertainment

Moore first developed an interest in performing arts at age six, inspired by watching the musical Oklahoma!, which prompted her to pursue singing and acting. She attended musical theater camps and participated in local productions, including Guys and Dolls during sixth grade and South Pacific. At age nine, Moore began performing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at sporting events in the Orlando area, starting with an Orlando Magic basketball game, which earned her the local nickname "National Anthem Girl." She continued these performances at various athletic events throughout her pre-teen years, gaining regional recognition for her vocal abilities. Moore started formal singing lessons at age ten while attending school in Florida. By age thirteen, while recording a demo tape, she was overheard by a FedEx delivery worker who passed it to a music executive, leading to her signing with Epic Records, a Sony Music imprint, during her time at Bishop Moore Catholic High School in Orlando. This discovery marked the transition from local performances to professional opportunities, preceding her debut single "Candy" in 1999.

Music career

Breakthrough and debut albums (1999–2002)

Moore signed with in 1999 at age 15, following demo recordings that caught the label's attention through her early performances and industry connections. Her debut single, "," was released on August 17, 1999, embodying the bubblegum pop style prevalent among teen artists like and ; it peaked at number 41 on the and received a gold certification from the RIAA for 500,000 units shipped. The single promoted her debut studio album, So Real, released on December 7, 1999, which featured producers like and crafting upbeat, synth-driven tracks aimed at a young audience. The album debuted and peaked at number 31 on the , selling over one million copies in the United States and earning platinum certification from the RIAA based on shipments. To capitalize on momentum, Epic reissued the album in May 2000 as I Wanna Be with You, adding four new tracks including the title single, a mid-tempo ballad co-written by Nowels and . That single became Moore's highest-charting to date, reaching number 24 on the after 17 weeks on the chart, while the reissue album peaked at number 21 on the . In 2001, Moore released her self-titled second studio album on June 19, shifting slightly toward pop-rock influences with elements of Middle Eastern instrumentation on tracks like "." The album debuted at number 35 on the , with first-week sales of approximately 47,000 copies, and has sold over 460,000 units in the to date. Lead single "" peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Pop Songs chart, supported by a emphasizing Moore's maturing image, while follow-up "Cry" tied into her film . These releases solidified her as a fixture in the scene amid the Y2K era, though commercial peaks reflected a competitive market dominated by established peers.

Mid-2000s releases and stylistic shifts (2003–2006)

In 2003, Moore released her fourth studio album, Coverage, on October 21 through Epic Records, marking a departure from her earlier original teen-oriented pop material by consisting entirely of covers of songs primarily from the 1970s and 1980s. The album, produced by John Fields, featured 12 tracks including renditions of XTC's "Senses Working Overtime," The Waterboys' "The Whole of the Moon," Todd Rundgren's "Can We Still Be Friends," and John Hiatt's "Have a Little Faith in Me," with Moore aiming to showcase her vocal range and interpretive skills on established compositions rather than teen pop formulas. Recorded over eight weeks, the project blended admiration for the originals with contemporary pop-rock and ballad arrangements, positioning Moore as aspiring toward a more mature, singer-songwriter identity amid a pop landscape dominated by youth-focused acts. Coverage debuted at number 14 on the chart but achieved only modest sales, with singles "Drop the Pilot" and "Have a Little Faith in Me" failing to generate significant radio play or chart traction, reflecting limited commercial resonance for the stylistic pivot. Critics noted the album's emphasis on Moore's vocals—which demonstrated improved control and emotional depth over her prior work—but often critiqued it as an uneven bid for artistic credibility, with some viewing the covers as a safe detour from original songwriting that neither fully satisfied pop audiences nor earned broad respect from rock purists. A promotional single, "Senses Working Overtime," followed in early 2004, but it did not reverse the album's underwhelming momentum. Following Coverage, Moore parted ways with as her contract concluded, amid the project's failure to sustain her early commercial viability. In , issued a compilation aggregating prior hits, but no new original material emerged during this period. She briefly signed with in , recording demos for a follow-up emphasizing original songs in a folk-influenced , yet creative disagreements led to her departure in May without releasing an . By mid-, Moore aligned with a new venture under The Firm, planning a 2007 release of self-written material to further evolve beyond , though label instability delayed her return to original recordings. This interlude highlighted challenges in transitioning from a manufactured pop image to substantive artistic autonomy, as industry expectations clashed with her maturing preferences.

Independent era and hiatus (2007–2015)

Following the stylistic shifts of her mid-2000s releases, Moore transitioned to greater artistic independence by signing with The Firm Music, a boutique label under EMI, in 2006. Her fourth studio album, Wild Hope, marked her first collection of predominantly self-penned material and adopted a folk-pop sound emphasizing introspection over teen-oriented pop. Released on June 19, 2007, the album debuted at number 30 on the Billboard 200, selling 25,000 copies in its first week, and ultimately sold approximately 109,000 copies in the United States. The lead single, "Extraordinary," received moderate airplay but failed to chart highly, reflecting the album's limited commercial breakthrough despite critical acknowledgment of Moore's vocal maturity and songwriting growth. Moore continued her independent trajectory with her fifth studio album, , released on May 26, 2009, via Storefront Recordings in association with . The record further explored 1970s-inspired influences, with Moore drawing from personal experiences in tracks like "," and featured collaborations with producers such as . It debuted at number 25 on the but achieved even lower sales, moving around 16,000 units initially and underscoring the challenges of sustaining momentum without major-label promotion. No significant singles propelled the album commercially, aligning with Moore's pivot toward roles that gained prominence during this era. After , Moore entered an extended hiatus from music production, issuing no new studio albums until 2020. This period coincided with her March 2009 marriage to musician , whom she divorced in 2016, and a focus on film and television projects such as voicing in Disney's Tangled (2010). In 2019, amid broader allegations against Adams, Moore publicly stated that his emotional manipulation and control during their relationship derailed her musical output, including discouraging collaborations and fostering self-doubt about her artistry. She later reflected that the hiatus allowed personal reevaluation but stalled her evolution as a recording artist until post-divorce recovery.

Return to recording (2016–present)

In September 2019, Moore released "When I Wasn't Watching", her first original single in ten years, marking the beginning of her return to recording new material after focusing primarily on acting. The track, co-written by Moore with producers Mike Viola and Taylor Goldsmith (her husband), addressed themes of personal reflection and change, accompanied by a music video directed by Moore herself. This led to the announcement and release of her sixth studio album, , on March 6, 2020, through . The 10-track album featured additional singles "I'd Rather Lose" (October 31, 2019) and "Save a Little for Yourself" (January 14, 2020), blending , folk, and pop elements with lyrics drawing from Moore's experiences including her divorce from in 2016 and subsequent personal growth. Recorded primarily in , it debuted at number 33 on the chart, selling approximately 12,000 equivalent album units in its first week. Moore followed with her seventh studio album, In Real Life, released on May 13, 2022, also via Verve Forecast. Comprising 11 tracks, the album shifted toward themes of , motherhood (following the births of her sons in 2021 and 2022), and optimism, with production again involving and collaborators like Yves Rothman. Lead singles included "In Real Life" (March 2022) and "How I Got Here", supporting a U.S. tour of over 20 dates that summer. Subsequent releases included the single "Little Dreams" in June 2022 and "Four Moons" later that year, both tied to holiday and seasonal themes. No full-length albums followed by October 2025, though Moore performed select dates and contributed to soundtracks, maintaining a balance with her acting commitments.

Acting career

Early film and television roles (2001–2009)

Moore began her acting career in 2001 with a voice role as Beebee the golden retriever in the family comedy Dr. Dolittle 2, directed by Steve Carr. That same year, she portrayed the mean-spirited high school antagonist Lana Thomas in Garry Marshall's teen comedy The Princess Diaries, opposite Anne Hathaway, marking her first live-action screen appearance. Her breakthrough came in 2002 with the lead role of Jamie Sullivan in A Walk to Remember, a romantic drama adapted from Nicholas Sparks' novel, directed by Adam Shankman; Moore played a terminally ill preacher's daughter who inspires a troubled teen, played by Shane West, leading to critical notice for her sincere performance in a film that grossed $47.5 million worldwide on an $11.8 million budget. Also in 2002, she starred as Lisa in the coming-of-age drama Try Seventeen (also known as All I Want), a low-profile indie film directed by Jeffrey Porter. In 2003, Moore headlined How to Deal, a romantic dramedy directed by Clare Kilner, where she played Halley Martin, a cynical teen navigating family strife and young love opposite Jacob Hutcherson and Allison Janney; the film received mixed reviews but highlighted her versatility beyond teen pop imagery. The following year, she took the starring role of Anna Foster, the rebellious daughter of the U.S. president, in the romantic comedy Chasing Liberty, directed by Andy Cadiff and co-starring Matthew Goode, which aimed for lighthearted escapism but underperformed commercially. Later in 2004, Moore earned acclaim for her portrayal of the hypocritical fundamentalist Christian Hilary Faye in the satirical comedy Saved!, directed by Brian Dannelly, opposite Jena Malone and Macaulay Culkin; the ensemble indie film critiqued evangelical subculture and premiered at Sundance, boosting her credibility in edgier roles despite modest box office returns. Moore provided the voice of Sandy the white horse in the 2005 family film Racing Stripes, directed by Frederik Du Chau, a talking-animal comedy featuring Frankie Muniz. In 2006, she appeared in the supporting role of Madeline Frost Santaros in Richard Kelly's ambitious but critically divisive ensemble sci-fi satire Southland Tales, which struggled at the box office and received polarizing reviews. Her television debut came in 2005 on HBO's Entourage, where she played Mandy Moore, a fictionalized version of herself as an actress and on-again-off-again love interest for Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier) across several episodes in seasons 2 and 3, blending meta-humor with dramatic tension. By 2007, Moore starred in two romantic comedies: as the eligible daughter Milly in Michael Lehmann's Because I Said So, opposite Diane Keaton and Piper Perabo, which grossed over $42 million domestically but drew criticism for formulaic plotting; and as the bride-to-be Sadie Jones in Ken Kwapis' License to Wed, alongside John Krasinski and Robin Williams, a film that performed moderately at the box office amid mixed audience reception. These roles solidified her presence in mid-budget studio fare during the mid-2000s, though none achieved the cultural resonance of her earlier Sparks adaptation, reflecting a period of typecasting in youthful romantic leads amid her parallel music pursuits.

Voice work and family films (2010–2015)

In 2010, Moore provided the voice of Rapunzel in Disney's animated feature film Tangled, a loose adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale "Rapunzel" that follows the titular character's escape from a tower with the aid of thief Flynn Rider. The film, directed by Nathan Greno and Byron Howard, featured Moore's singing voice in original songs composed by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, including the hit "I See the Light," which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. Tangled achieved commercial success, grossing over $592 million at the worldwide box office against a $260 million budget, and received praise for its animation and Moore's performance, which blended youthful enthusiasm with vocal range suitable for family audiences. Moore reprised the role in the short film Tangled Ever After (2012), a comedic wedding-day mishap story screened before Winnie the Pooh. Beyond Tangled, Moore expanded her voice acting in animated television series targeted at younger viewers. She voiced Mara, a skilled programmer and ally to the protagonists, in the Disney XD series Tron: Uprising (2012–2013), a prequel to the Tron film franchise set in a digital grid world, which ran for one season of 19 episodes. In 2014, Moore starred as the lead voice of Sheriff Callie, a cat sheriff promoting moral lessons on friendship and responsibility, in Disney Junior's Sheriff Callie's Wild West, a Western-themed preschool series that premiered on December 20, 2014, and continued into 2016 with Moore contributing songs and narration. These roles marked Moore's shift toward voice work in family-oriented animation, leveraging her musical background for character-driven performances amid a period of selective live-action projects.

Breakthrough in dramatic television (2016–2022)

Moore portrayed Rebecca Pearson, the resilient matriarch of the Pearson family, in the drama series , which aired from September 20, 2016, to May 24, 2022, spanning six seasons. In the role, she depicted the character across multiple timelines, aging from a teenager to an elderly woman facing health challenges, including in later seasons. The series, created by , followed the interconnected lives of the Pearson siblings and their parents, blending emotional family narratives with non-linear storytelling that emphasized themes of loss, identity, and reconciliation. Moore's performance marked a shift from her earlier comedic and voice roles, earning praise for its emotional depth and vulnerability, which critics credited with elevating her from supporting actress to dramatic lead. The show's debut season averaged 10.1 million viewers per episode, contributing to its renewal and Moore's recognition as a key anchor amid an ensemble cast including Milo Ventimiglia and Sterling K. Brown. Her portrayal garnered multiple accolades, including a 2017 Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film; a 2019 Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series; and a 2022 Television Critics Association Award for Individual Achievement in Drama. She also shared in two Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2018 and 2019, though the show faced Emmy snubs in its final season despite strong fan advocacy for her work. Moore has attributed the role's demands—requiring physical transformations like aging makeup and prosthetic applications—to professional growth, noting it influenced her approach to subsequent dramatic projects. During this period, Moore's television focus remained primarily on , with no other major dramatic series roles, solidifying the show's status as her career-defining breakthrough in the genre after years of film and music endeavors. , viewed by 12.1 million households, underscored her contribution to its cultural impact, as Rebecca's arc concluded with themes of legacy and familial bonds that resonated with audiences navigating real-life parallels.

Post-"This Is Us" projects (2023–present)

Following the conclusion of This Is Us in May 2022, Moore returned to television in the Peacock anthology series Dr. Death, portraying Benita Alexander in the second season subtitled "The Inventor," which premiered on November 21, 2023. The season, consisting of eight episodes, focused on the story of medical device innovator Paolo Macchiarini and drew from real-life events, with Moore's character depicted as a journalist entangled in a deceptive relationship. Moore also contributed voice work to animated shorts in 2023, reprising her role as Rapunzel from Disney's Tangled franchise. She appeared in Once Upon a Studio, a Disney100 special short film released on October 15, 2023, which celebrated the studio's animation history by featuring dozens of classic characters coming to life in a group portrait. Additionally, she voiced Rapunzel in Lego Disney Princess: The Castle Quest, a direct-to-video special that debuted on Disney+ on August 18, 2023, involving princess characters on a quest to restore a magical castle. In film, Moore has lined up lead roles in upcoming projects. She is set to star opposite comedian Nate Bargatze in The Breadwinner, a TriStar Pictures comedy announced in 2024, with production details indicating a 2026 release. Other announced features include Thread: An Insidious Tale and Falling Slowly, both in development as of 2025 with no confirmed release dates. Moore reunited professionally with This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman for an untitled Hulu limited series announced on August 18, 2025, centered on an NFL franchise and co-starring Christopher Meloni; Moore described the opportunity as "elated" in public statements, though plot specifics and production timeline remain undisclosed. She is also attached to Happy Family USA, a 2025 television project listed in industry credits.

Other professional endeavors

Fashion and endorsements

In 2005, Moore launched M·blem, a contemporary women's clothing line targeted at young adults, featuring casual apparel such as jeans, tops, and dresses designed in collaboration with industry partners. The brand debuted with a launch event in Los Angeles and expanded to select retailers, but Moore discontinued it in February 2009 after three seasons to prioritize her music career. Moore served as Gymboree's brand ambassador starting in 2023, leading to the release of the limited-edition "XO Mandy Moore" capsule collection in October 2023, which included coordinated outfits for infants and toddlers inspired by her sons, Augustus and Oscar. The collection, comprising boys' and girls' clothing with holiday themes, marked her first design effort for the children's apparel brand and culminated a year-long partnership focused on family-oriented style. In June 2024, Moore partnered with for the "Claim Your And" campaign, an initiative promoting self-expression and rejecting imposed labels through advertisements featuring her personal narrative of multifaceted identity as an actress, musician, mother, and advocate. The eighth annual program included digital content, in-store displays, and empowerment messaging aimed at women, drawing from Moore's experiences in defying singular categorizations.

Directing and production work

Mandy Moore made her directorial debut on the NBC series This Is Us, where she starred as Rebecca Pearson, by directing the ninth episode of its sixth season, titled "The Hill." The episode, which aired on March 22, 2022, centered on a pivotal argument between Kate Pearson (Chrissy Metz) and Toby Damon (Chris Sullivan), exploring themes of marital strain and personal growth. Moore balanced her acting duties with directing responsibilities during production, filming her scenes first to allow focus on helming the episode, which she described as demanding yet fulfilling. Cast members, including , , and , publicly celebrated Moore's milestone, highlighting her transition from performer to director within the show's ensemble. No subsequent directing credits for Moore in television or film have been reported as of 2025. Regarding production, Moore has not held credited producer roles on major film or television projects, with her professional efforts primarily centered on , , and this singular directorial outing.

Philanthropy and advocacy

Health and fertility awareness

Mandy Moore has publicly shared her experiences with fertility challenges, including a diagnosis of that complicated her conception efforts for her first child. After attempting to conceive for over a year without success, she consulted a fertility specialist who identified potential structural issues, such as cartilage over her uterus, initially suggesting surgery might be required; however, following the diagnosis, she conceived naturally, defying initial medical expectations. During her second pregnancy in 2022, Moore revealed a diagnosis of (ITP), a rare autoimmune disorder causing low platelet counts, which rendered epidural unsafe and necessitated an unmedicated birth. She has also discussed severe leading to in early pregnancies, highlighting the physical toll of reproductive health issues. These personal accounts underscore her emphasis on the non-linear nature of fertility journeys, particularly for the approximately 10% of women affected by globally. Moore advocates for greater awareness and research into women's reproductive health, partnering with prenatal vitamin company Perelel in 2024 for the "Perelel Universe" campaign, which calls on Congress to increase National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding to address gender gaps in medical research. Through this initiative, she promotes "body literacy" and open societal discussions about fertility, IVF, and postpartum challenges, drawing from her own path—including IVF considerations and pregnancies in her late 30s and 40s—to encourage destigmatization and better support systems.

Environmental and youth causes

Moore has engaged in environmental advocacy through targeted campaigns emphasizing recycling and awareness. In March 2018, she fronted Garnier's sustainability initiative, urging consumers to recycle beauty product packaging via the "Rinse, Recycle, Repeat" program developed with DoSomething.org, with the goal of diverting one million empties from landfills annually. Earlier, in 2007, Moore served as a VIP juror for the Natural Resources Defense Council's Film Your Issue contest in its Healthy Planet category, evaluating youth-submitted films on environmental topics. In youth and child welfare efforts, Moore has focused on health interventions and protection. As a Global Ambassador for Population Services International since 2008, she has supported child survival programs, including the launch of a campaign distributing 3 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets in South Sudan to combat malaria. From 2010 to 2011, she raised over $2.2 million through the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets initiative, funding net distributions in the Central African Republic and Cameroon, where she conducted visits to promote the distributions. She has also served on the Board of Governors for Love Our Children USA, which works to end child abuse and neglect through education and policy advocacy. Moore has backed youth-oriented civic and educational causes, including Declare Yourself, a nonpartisan voter registration drive targeting young adults, and the Save The Music Foundation, which restores music education in underfunded public schools. In November 2018, she collaborated with Garnier Whole Blends and UNICEF on a fundraising effort to aid children in emergency zones, providing relief supplies and restoring normalcy post-disaster.

Political involvement

Public statements and endorsements

Moore has publicly endorsed several Democratic candidates. In January 2020, she campaigned for Pete Buttigieg during the Iowa caucuses, appearing at events and describing him as "my guy" in an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, emphasizing his potential to unify the party and win the presidency. She later shifted support to Joe Biden after Buttigieg suspended his campaign, participating in Biden's fundraising efforts in September 2020 alongside figures like Andy Cohen. In August 2020, Moore tweeted her enthusiasm for the Biden-Harris ticket, stating, "Kamala!!! I can't wait to vote for Biden/Harris 2020!!!" and explaining in a Variety interview that she felt compelled to speak out politically to influence the election outcome, prioritizing issues like democracy and public health. She also signed onto a Planned Parenthood Action Fund advertisement in October 2020 urging voter turnout, aligning with pro-choice advocacy. Moore has made general calls to vote without naming candidates in recent cycles, such as a October 2024 Facebook post encouraging followers to "triple the vote" by mobilizing three others. Following the 2024 election, she posted on Facebook expressing "numb with grief, anger, resentment, uncertainty, fear, disappointment," reflecting distress over the results. In September 2025, she commented on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, describing it as "terrifying" in a statement highlighting emotional impact.

Responses to political events

In response to Donald Trump's 2016 election victory and inauguration, Moore expressed public disbelief, tweeting on August 15, 2017, "I can NOT believe what I'm watching on television right now. How is this man our president? Honestly?" This reflected her ongoing criticism of Trump amid events like the Charlottesville rally and subsequent political debates. Following the 2024 presidential election, in which Trump defeated Kamala Harris, Moore shared her emotional reaction on Facebook on November 7, 2024, stating she was "sifting through a cascade of emotions—numb with grief, anger, resentment, uncertainty, fear, disappointment, etc." The post aligned with broader celebrity dismay over the outcome but avoided explicit policy critiques. Moore reacted to Carrie Underwood's a cappella performance of "America the Beautiful" at Trump's January 20, 2025, inauguration—marred by technical issues and perceived vocal mishaps—by liking an Instagram meme on January 23, 2025, that mocked the singer with a "RuPaul’s Drag Race" reference implying she "find the note." The gesture drew fan backlash defending Underwood's intent for national unity, highlighting divisions among entertainers over participation in Republican-led events. On September 11, 2025, after conservative activist was assassinated during a speech at , Moore condemned the act on Stories, reposting a Moms Demand Action message: "There is no room for in this discourse. Ever." She described it as a "terrifying consequence" and "cancer," expressing heartbreak for Kirk's widow and children, while noting a concurrent and stating, "Bullets don’t know and don’t care if you are a Republican or Democrat." As a gun reform advocate, her response emphasized broader violence prevention over partisan framing.

Personal life

Marriages and relationships

Moore dated actor from 2004 to 2006, a relationship marked by public scrutiny over their seven-year age gap and her guest appearance on his series Scrubs. She was briefly linked to musician in 2007 and singer-songwriter later that year. Moore married singer-songwriter Ryan Adams on March 10, 2009, after a two-year engagement. The couple separated on August 4, 2014, announced their split in January 2015, and finalized the divorce on June 20, 2016, with no spousal support awarded to either party. In subsequent interviews, Moore characterized the marriage as emotionally abusive, stating she felt she was "drowning" amid controlling behavior that hindered her career. These claims aligned with broader 2019 allegations against Adams of and manipulation toward multiple women, though Adams denied criminal intent while admitting to past emotional . Moore began dating musician Taylor Goldsmith, frontman of the band Dawes, in early 2015 after meeting through mutual friends. They became engaged in September 2017 and married on November 18, 2018, in an intimate backyard ceremony at her Los Angeles home, attended by family and co-stars from This Is Us.

Motherhood and family dynamics

Mandy Moore and musician Taylor Goldsmith, married since November 18, 2018, welcomed their first child, son August "Gus" Harrison Goldsmith, in February 2021. Their second son, Oscar "Ozzie" Bennett Goldsmith, arrived in October 2022. The couple expanded their family further with the birth of daughter Louise "Lou" Everett Goldsmith on September 25, 2024, completing what Moore has termed their "Big Three"—a reference to the sibling trio in her role on This Is Us. Moore has portrayed family life as intensely collaborative and hands-on, particularly with three children under four years old, describing it as requiring "all hands on deck" amid daily demands and external challenges like the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires that tested their resilience. Goldsmith, frontman of the band Dawes, shares parenting responsibilities actively; the couple has integrated family into professional pursuits, such as Moore touring while pregnant with their second child in 2022, emphasizing adaptability over rigid schedules. In interviews, Moore has addressed the self-imposed pressure to achieve flawless motherhood, advocating instead for intuition-driven decisions and grace toward imperfections, influenced by her portrayal of matriarch Rebecca Pearson, from whom she gleaned insights into long-term relational bonds and unconditional support. She confirmed in May 2025 that their family of five is complete, prioritizing stability and eventual return to work after the early years' intensity. This dynamic reflects a partnership rooted in mutual creative pursuits—Moore in acting and music, Goldsmith in songwriting—fostering a home environment where family routines adapt to both parents' careers without evident discord reported in public accounts.

Health challenges and resilience

Mandy Moore encountered significant fertility challenges prior to conceiving her first child. After attempting to become pregnant for over a year without success, she consulted a fertility specialist who identified potential uterine abnormalities and suspected endometriosis, a condition affecting approximately 10% of women that can impair fertility by causing tissue growth outside the uterus. Moore prepared for invasive surgery to address the issue and improve her chances of conception, reflecting the causal link between untreated endometriosis and delayed or prevented pregnancies in clinical data. Despite these obstacles, she conceived unexpectedly in late 2020, giving birth to her son August "Gus" Harrison Goldsmith on February 22, 2021. Postpartum, Moore was diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), a rare autoimmune disorder that reduces platelet counts and increases bleeding risks, complicating recovery from delivery. She experienced persistently low platelet levels in the weeks following Gus's birth, requiring medical monitoring to prevent hemorrhage, as ITP affects platelet production through antibody-mediated destruction, per hematological evidence. These health issues persisted into subsequent pregnancies; Moore described a "slim chance" of conceiving her second son, Oscar, born in 2023, due to ongoing uterine and autoimmune concerns, yet she succeeded without surgery, attributing part of her persistence to empirical optimism informed by specialist consultations. By September 2024, at age 40, she announced her third pregnancy, highlighting advanced maternal age risks such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, which rise empirically after 35 due to physiological declines in vascular and metabolic function. Moore demonstrated resilience by openly sharing her experiences to destigmatize fertility and postpartum disorders, partnering with women's health initiatives like Perelel Health to advocate for research into conditions like ITP and endometriosis, which often evade early diagnosis due to symptom overlap with normal reproductive variances. Her approach emphasized proactive medical intervention and public discourse, countering societal reticence that delays treatment, as evidenced by her campaigns promoting IVF awareness and prenatal nutrition to mitigate causal factors in reproductive health setbacks. Despite these trials, Moore maintained professional commitments, including acting roles, underscoring adaptive coping through integrated self-care and familial support, without reliance on unverified therapies.

Public image and controversies

Media perception and evolution

Mandy Moore initially garnered media attention as a wholesome teen pop artist in the late 1990s, debuting with the single "Candy" on April 6, 1999, which peaked at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 and established her image as a bubblegum pop figure emphasizing innocence over the edgier personas of peers like Britney Spears. Coverage in outlets like People and Entertainment Weekly highlighted her family-friendly appeal, with her self-titled debut album selling over 2.5 million copies worldwide by 2002, reinforcing perceptions of her as a relatable, non-controversial teen idol amid the Y2K pop explosion. As Moore pivoted to acting in the early 2000s, media narratives shifted to her maturation, spotlighting roles in films such as A Walk to Remember (released January 25, 2002), where she portrayed Jamie Sullivan opposite Shane West, earning praise for transitioning from musical performer to dramatic lead despite mixed commercial success in subsequent projects like How to Deal (2003). This phase saw coverage in Variety and The Hollywood Reporter framing her as an ambitious multi-hyphenate navigating Hollywood's post-teen idol landscape, though by the mid-2000s, reports noted career stagnation with fewer high-profile roles and a pivot to independent music releases like Wild Hope (2007), which sold modestly at around 300,000 units. The 2016 premiere of This Is Us marked a pivotal evolution in media perception, with critics lauding Moore's portrayal of Rebecca Pearson, which earned her two Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (2018, 2019) and Golden Globe nods, repositioning her as a critically respected actress capable of emotional depth over former pop-star stereotypes. Outlets like The New York Times and Vanity Fair documented this resurgence as a "comeback," attributing it to her vocal training and persistence through a self-described "low point" of auditions and rejections pre-2016. Her 2020 album Silver Landings, her first in a decade, further diversified coverage, blending indie folk with personal themes of divorce and growth, receiving positive reviews for authenticity amid her high-profile split from Ryan Adams in 2016. By the 2020s, post-motherhood (birth of son August 2021 and daughter Louise 2024), media portrayals emphasized resilience and fulfillment, with People and Forbes profiles in 2023-2025 highlighting her balanced life as actress, musician, and parent, including reflections on escaping early fame's pitfalls without social media's scrutiny, which she called a "really lucky" advantage in a October 2025 interview. Recent 2025 coverage, such as at the Step Up Inspiration Awards on October 8, noted a stylistic boldening—dramatic makeup and red carpet reinvention—signaling continued evolution from "pop princess" to multifaceted icon, though some tabloids speculated on cosmetic changes without confirmation. Overall, her image has stabilized as enduringly positive, with minimal backlash, reflecting a career arc of steady reinvention over two decades.

Specific incidents and backlash

In January 2025, Mandy Moore faced significant online backlash after sharing a GoFundMe link on Instagram for her in-laws, whose home in Altadena, California, was destroyed by wildfires amid a series of destructive blazes in Los Angeles County. The fundraiser, aimed at supporting her relatives' recovery from the loss of their residence and possessions, drew criticism from social media users who accused Moore of insensitivity, labeling the request "tone-deaf" given her estimated net worth exceeding $14 million and her status as a high-earning actress from projects like This Is Us. Detractors argued she should personally fund the relief rather than solicit public donations, with comments highlighting perceived entitlement among celebrities during widespread disaster recovery efforts. Moore responded directly on Instagram, defending the post by stating, "Kindly F off," and emphasizing that her family had "lost most of our life in a fire, too," referencing a prior personal experience with fire damage. She clarified that the GoFundMe was not her own initiative but a support for , and she later deleted the post amid escalating criticism. Supporters, including reality TV personality , publicly defended her, arguing against the "piling on" of a aiding relatives and questioning the fairness of demanding personal wealth disclosure in charitable appeals. The incident highlighted tensions in public expectations for celebrity philanthropy during natural disasters, with coverage across outlets noting the rapid amplification via platforms like X and , though no formal investigations or legal repercussions followed.

Artistic influences and legacy

Musical and performance influences

Moore has identified and as her primary musical influences during her early career, with Houston particularly inspiring her vocal aspirations as "the woman that inspired me to sing." These artists shaped her initial foray into , evident in her debut single "" released on August 17, 1999, which featured polished production and upbeat melodies akin to late-1990s R&B-infused pop. As her style evolved toward folk-rock and indie elements in albums like Wild Hope (2007) and Amanda Leigh (2009), Moore drew from 1970s singer-songwriters, prominently citing Joni Mitchell as a key influence, including repeated listens to Mitchell's Court and Spark (1974). This shift incorporated acoustic instrumentation and introspective lyrics, with production nods to Mitchell's era through elements like clavinet and harpsichord on Amanda Leigh, alongside inspirations from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and Todd Rundgren. Her marriage to musician Ryan Adams from 2009 to 2016 further impacted her songwriting, fostering a move toward personal, narrative-driven compositions, though she later reflected on the relationship's constraints on her artistic output. In performance, Moore's stage presence transitioned from choreographed routines—mirroring influences like Madonna's evolving visual spectacles, which she emulated as a child—to more intimate, guitar-led sets emphasizing emotional delivery over dance-heavy production, aligning with her folk influences. This maturation is documented in live recordings and tours supporting (2020), where she prioritized raw vocal expression and storytelling, diverging from her early reliance on MTV-era video-driven promotion.

Cultural impact and reception

Moore's debut single "Candy," released in 1999, became a staple of the teen pop resurgence, certifying gold in the United States with sales exceeding 500,000 units and peaking at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100, thereby contributing to the era's youth-oriented media saturation alongside artists like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Her early albums, including So Real (1 million units sold) and I Wanna Be with You (over 500,000 units), amplified an image of relatable accessibility, influencing casual fashion trends and bedroom merchandise culture among adolescents in the early 2000s. In film, her lead role as Jamie Sullivan in (2002) grossed nearly $50 million worldwide on a $12 million budget, establishing it as a benchmark for teen romance narratives despite mixed critical reviews, and solidifying her transition from singer to actress within popular consciousness. Voicing in Disney's (2010) further embedded her in family entertainment, with the film surpassing $200 million domestically and earning an Academy Award nomination for the song "," which highlighted her and contributed to the animated musical's enduring appeal. Her performance as Rebecca Pearson in the NBC series This Is Us (2016–2022) garnered widespread critical praise for its emotional depth, earning her two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and a Golden Globe nomination, with reviewers noting her portrayal of familial resilience as a standout in ensemble television drama. Later musical efforts, such as the 2003 album Coverage, received positive notices for diversifying beyond teen pop into varied influences including Middle Eastern sounds, though commercial peaks waned as her acting career predominated. Overall, Moore's career trajectory reflects a reception emphasizing artistic evolution and durability, with global album sales totaling over 10 million units underscoring her foundational role in bridging pop music and dramatic performance.

Discography

Studio albums

Mandy Moore's debut studio album, So Real, was released on December 7, 1999, by Epic Records. The record featured teen-oriented pop songs and achieved commercial success, peaking at number 31 on the Billboard 200 chart and earning platinum certification from the RIAA for shipments exceeding one million units in the United States. Her second album, I Wanna Be with You, followed on May 9, 2000, also via Epic Records, blending new tracks with selections from So Real in a pop and Europop style. The self-titled Mandy Moore, released June 19, 2001, incorporated uptempo dance-pop elements alongside Middle Eastern musical influences. In 2003, Moore issued Coverage on October 21, a collection of covers spanning 1970s and 1980s rock and pop songs, produced by John Fields. The album reinterpreted tracks by artists such as XTC and Cat Stevens. Wild Hope, released June 19, 2007, on The Firm Music, represented a departure toward folk-pop and indie influences, with Moore co-writing all tracks. Her sixth studio effort, , arrived May 26, 2009, drawing from 1970s aesthetics and named after her full . After an 11-year gap, Moore returned with on March 6, 2020, through , an introspective work addressing personal growth, divorce, and resilience amid life's changes.

Singles and EPs

Mandy Moore's singles career began with the release of on August 17, 1999, which served as the from her debut album So Real and peaked at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100. Follow-up singles from early albums included "Walk Me Home" and "So Real" in 1999–2000, though they achieved limited chart success beyond her debut market. Her highest-charting single, "I Wanna Be with You," released in June 2000 as the title track of her second album, reached number 24 on the Hot 100. Subsequent releases from the self-titled Mandy Moore (2001) album featured "In My Pocket," which bubbled under the Hot 100 at number 102, alongside non-charting singles like "Crush" and "Cry." In 2003, a cover of "Have a Little Faith in Me" appeared as a standalone single. Later singles tied to albums Wild Hope (2007) and Amanda Leigh (2009) included "Extraordinary," peaking at number 102 on the Hot 100 bubbler chart, and promotional tracks like "Nothing That You Are." Moore's return to music in the 2020s yielded singles supporting (2020), such as "I'd Rather Lose" (February 2020) and "Save a Little for Yourself" (March 2020), followed by "Fifteen" from the same album. The 2022 album In Real Life was preceded by "" and the title track "In Real Life," with additional standalone singles like "Little Dreams" (2022). A holiday single, "How Could This Be ?" was released in November 2021. Moore has released few standalone EPs, primarily promotional digital releases such as the Walmart Soundcheck EP in 2007 (featuring live performances from Wild Hope) and another in 2009 tied to Amanda Leigh. These were distributed as MP3 files for retail exclusives and did not achieve wide commercial release or chart impact.
TitleRelease DateAlbum/SourceUS Hot 100 Peak
CandyAug 17, 1999So Real41
I Wanna Be with YouJun 2000I Wanna Be with You24
In My PocketJun 2001Mandy Moore102
ExtraordinaryApr 2007Wild Hope102

Filmography

Film

Mandy Moore entered the film industry in 2001, initially taking supporting and voice roles before securing leading parts in romantic dramas and comedies during the early 2000s. Her performances often featured in teen-oriented stories, with a notable transition to voice work in animated features and later thriller genres. While some projects achieved commercial success, such as the animated Tangled, others received mixed critical reception amid her parallel music and television commitments.
YearTitleRoleNotes
2001Dr. Dolittle 2Animal Control ReceptionistVoice role
2001The Princess DiariesLana ThomasAntagonist, supporting role
2002A Walk to RememberJamie SullivanLead role in romantic drama adaptation of Nicholas Sparks novel; film grossed $47.5 million domestically
2002Try SeventeenLisaSupporting role in coming-of-age drama
2003How to DealHalley BrandonLead role in teen romantic comedy-drama
2004Chasing LibertyAnna FosterLead role in romantic comedy
2004Saved!Hilary FayeLead role in satirical comedy about religious high schoolers
2005Racing StripesChloeVoice role in family sports comedy
2005Romance & CigarettesDarleneSupporting role in musical comedy
2007Because I Said SoMillyLead role in romantic comedy opposite Diane Keaton
2007License to WedSadie JonesLead role in romantic comedy with John Krasinski
2007DedicationAliceSupporting role in independent drama
2010TangledRapunzelVoice lead in Disney animated musical; grossed $592.5 million worldwide
2011Love, Wedding, MarriageEvaLead role in romantic comedy
2012Tangled Ever AfterRapunzelVoice role in Disney animated short
201747 Meters DownLisaLead role in survival thriller; grossed $62.2 million worldwide
2018The Darkest MindsCateSupporting role in dystopian science fiction film
2018Ralph Breaks the InternetRapunzelVoice cameo in Disney animated sequel

Television

Moore's early television appearances included guest roles on series such as Grey's Anatomy in 2010, where she portrayed Mary Portman, a terminally ill patient. She also had a recurring role as Dr. Erin Grace, a compassionate physician, in the Fox medical drama Red Band Society from 2014 to 2015. Her most prominent television role came in the NBC family drama This Is Us, which aired from September 20, 2016, to May 24, 2022, across six seasons comprising 106 episodes. Moore played Rebecca Pearson, the resilient matriarch navigating marriage, motherhood, loss, and aging, a performance that spanned the character's life from her 20s to her 80s through makeup, prosthetics, and narrative flashbacks. The role earned her two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2018 and 2019, as well as a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama in 2018. Critics praised Moore's portrayal for its emotional depth and versatility, contributing to the series' success as a cultural phenomenon that averaged over 10 million viewers per episode in its early seasons. Following , Moore starred as Benita Alexander, an investigative journalist entangled in a deceptive romance with fraudulent Paolo , in the second season of Peacock's true-crime anthology Dr. Death, which premiered on December 21, 2023. The limited series, based on real events detailed in the , highlighted Moore's shift to thriller territory, with her character uncovering Macchiarini's fabrications about his career and personal life. Moore also directed at least one episode of during its run, marking her behind-the-camera contributions to television.

Voice roles

Moore's earliest voice role was as a female bear cub in the live-action/animated hybrid film Dr. Dolittle 2, released on June 22, 2001. She voiced Nita, the human childhood friend and love interest of Kenai, in the direct-to-video sequel Brother Bear 2, which premiered on November 17, 2006. Her breakthrough in animation came as Rapunzel in Disney's Tangled, a computer-animated musical fantasy film released on November 24, 2010, where she performed both speaking and singing parts, including the hit song "When Will My Life Begin." Moore reprised the role in the short film Tangled Ever After (2012), the feature Ralph Breaks the Internet (November 21, 2018), the short Once Upon a Studio (October 15, 2023), and specials like Lego Disney Princess: The Castle Quest (2023). In television animation, Moore provided the voice of Mara, a programsmith resistance fighter, in the Disney XD series Tron: Uprising, which aired from October 7, 2012, to January 28, 2013. She starred as the titular character, Sheriff Callie, a calico cat law enforcer, in the Disney Junior series Sheriff Callie's Wild West, running from December 20, 2014, to February 22, 2019, across 41 episodes. Additional credits include Aerith Gainsborough in the video game Kingdom Hearts (2002) and guest appearances such as in the revival of Clone High (2023).

Tours

Headlining tours

Moore undertook her first headlining performances in 2001 to support her self-titled second studio album, including a charity event at the House of Blues in Los Angeles on June 14 alongside 3LW. These shows marked an early shift from her prior role as an opening act for acts like NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys, though they remained limited in scale compared to her later efforts. The Wild Hope Tour in 2007 promoted her fourth studio album, Wild Hope, featuring intimate theater and club venues such as Chicago's Park West and Tucson's Rialto Theatre on August 28. The tour emphasized acoustic arrangements and collaborations with producer John Alagía, reflecting the album's folk-influenced sound, with setlists averaging around 15-20 songs including covers and originals. Performances highlighted tracks like "Extraordinary" and "Wild Hope," drawing modest but dedicated audiences amid her transition toward acting roles. Following a decade-long focus on television and film, Moore announced a North American headlining tour in late 2019 to support her sixth album, , scheduled for 29 dates starting March 20, 2020, at Pittsburgh's Benedum Center. The led to its postponement, with limited promotional appearances instead. Moore's most recent headlining endeavor, the In Real Life Tour, launched on June 10, 2022, in support of her seventh studio album, In Real Life, comprising 26 dates across North American theaters like Nashville's . Billed as her first major headlining run in over a decade, it featured family involvement—including her husband joining onstage despite his quarantine—and setlists blending new material with career-spanning hits like "Candy." The tour concluded in early July 2022, emphasizing personal themes from the album amid her pregnancy.

Promotional performances

Mandy Moore's promotional performances primarily occurred during her early music career to build awareness for her debut albums, often consisting of opening slots for major acts, festival appearances, and targeted live events rather than extended headlining tours. In 1999, following the release of her single "Candy," she opened for the Backstreet Boys on select dates of their Into the Millennium Tour, including a performance on October 14 at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California. Earlier that year, on September 26, she appeared alongside the Backstreet Boys and E.Y.C. at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, as part of promotional efforts to introduce her to broader audiences. She also performed at the WPST Rocktoberfest on October 8 in Trenton, New Jersey, sharing the bill with acts like Sugar Ray and LFO. To promote her 2000 album So Real, Moore undertook international promotional activities, including a live show at Bankstown Shopping Square in Sydney, Australia, which highlighted tracks from the album and its lead single. During this period, she also opened for NSYNC on portions of their promotional tour supporting their self-titled debut album, leveraging the boy band's popularity to expose her pop-oriented sound to teenage fans. In later years, promotional performances shifted toward intimate or television-based live sets tied to album releases. For her 2020 album , Moore staged a January at the Bootleg Theatre in , performing early hits like "Candy" to generate buzz ahead of the record's launch. Similar efforts supported In Real Life (2022), with VEVO-released live renditions of tracks such as "" and "Heartlands" serving as digital promotional showcases. These events emphasized direct fan engagement over large-scale touring, aligning with her intermittent return to music amid acting commitments.

Awards and nominations

Mandy Moore received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film for her role as Rebecca Pearson in This Is Us at the 2017 ceremony. She earned her first Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for the same role in 2019. Moore was snubbed for Emmy consideration in 2018 and 2022 despite critical acclaim for her performance in later seasons of the series. In 2022, she won the Award for Individual Achievement in Drama for . Moore also received the Hollywood Critics Association Television Virtuoso Award in 2022 for her work on the series. Earlier in her career, she won a Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Breakout Actress for (2002). For her debut album So Real (1999), she won a Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Rising Star in 2000.
YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
2017Golden Globe AwardsBest Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Television FilmThis Is UsNominated
2019Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesThis Is UsNominated
2022Television Critics Association AwardsIndividual Achievement in DramaThis Is UsWon
2002Teen Choice AwardsChoice Movie Breakout ActressA Walk to RememberWon
2000Kids' Choice AwardsFavorite Rising StarSo RealWon

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