Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Mandy Moore
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Mandy Moore made an impact.
Mandy Moore is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She gained prominence with her debut single "Candy" in 1999. Her debut album, So Real (1999), went platinum, and "I Wanna Be With You" became her first top 40 hit in 2000. Moore has released several studio albums, including Mandy Moore (2001), Coverage (2003), Wild Hope (2007), Amanda Leigh (2009), Silver Landings (2020), and In Real Life (2022), selling over ten million albums globally.
1966: Covering "God Only Knows"
In 2004, Mandy Moore and Michael Stipe covered The Beach Boys' 1966 song "God Only Knows" for the movie Saved!.
1994: The Lion King
As of 2011, it was the third-highest-grossing film worldwide produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, behind Frozen (2013) and The Lion King (1994).
August 17, 1999: Release of Debut Single "Candy"
On August 17, 1999, Mandy Moore's debut single, "Candy", was released in the U.S., marking a significant moment in her early career.
December 7, 1999: Release of Debut Album "So Real"
On December 7, 1999, Mandy Moore's debut studio album, "So Real", was released, marking an early milestone in her music career.
1999: Rise to Fame with "Candy"
In 1999, Mandy Moore rose to fame with her debut single "Candy," which reached number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her debut album, "So Real," also achieved platinum certification that year.
1999: Musical career began
In 1999, Mandy Moore's musical career began, initially characterized by a bubblegum pop sound and image.
1999: Toured with NSYNC and Backstreet Boys
In the summer of 1999, Mandy Moore began touring with the boy band NSYNC. Later that year, she toured with the boy band Backstreet Boys, promoting her debut album.
April 3, 2000: Release of "I Wanna Be with You"
On April 3, 2000, Mandy Moore released the single "I Wanna Be with You", which became her first Top 20 hit on the Billboard Pop Songs chart.
May 9, 2000: Release of "I Wanna Be with You" (Reissue)
On May 9, 2000, the reissue of "So Real", titled "I Wanna Be with You", was released as a compilation of new songs, remixes, and songs from Mandy Moore's debut album.
June 13, 2000: Release of "So Real" as a Single (Selected Territories)
On June 13, 2000, the single "So Real" was released in selected territories, marking another promotion effort for her debut album.
2000: First Top 40 Single
In 2000, the title track from her reissue of "So Real", titled "I Wanna Be With You", became Moore's first top 40 single, peaking at 24 on the Billboard chart.
May 29, 2001: Release of "In My Pocket"
On May 29, 2001, Mandy Moore released "In My Pocket" as the lead single from her second album, exploring a new sound influenced by Eurodisco.
June 19, 2001: Release of Self-Titled Album
On June 19, 2001, Mandy Moore's self-titled second studio album, "Mandy Moore", was released, featuring a mix of uptempo dance, pop songs, and Middle Eastern influences.
August 3, 2001: Co-starred in The Princess Diaries
On August 3, 2001, Mandy Moore co-starred with Anne Hathaway in the comedy The Princess Diaries, based on Meg Cabot's novel The Princess Diaries.
August 28, 2001: Release of "Crush"
On August 28, 2001, Mandy Moore released "Crush" as the second single from her self-titled album.
November 4, 2001: Release of "Cry"
On November 4, 2001, Mandy Moore's self-titled album's third and final single, "Cry", was released to help promote the film A Walk to Remember.
2001: Feature Film Debut
In 2001, Mandy Moore made her feature film debut with a voice role in "Dr. Dolittle 2", and she played a supporting role in "The Princess Diaries".
2001: "Mandy Moore" Album Release
In 2001, Mandy Moore released her self-titled studio album, "Mandy Moore".
2001: Musical Style Change
In 2001, Mandy Moore started transitioning away from the bubblegum pop sound and image, opting for a different musical direction with more live instruments.
2002: Starring Debut in "A Walk to Remember"
In 2002, Mandy Moore made her starring debut in the romantic drama "A Walk to Remember," based on Nicholas Sparks' novel.
October 21, 2003: Release of "Coverage"
On October 21, 2003, Mandy Moore released her third studio album, "Coverage", which consisted of covers of 1970s and 1980s songs.
2003: "Coverage" Album Release
In 2003, Mandy Moore released the studio album "Coverage".
November 16, 2004: Release of "The Best of Mandy Moore"
On November 16, 2004, Mandy Moore and Epic Records released her greatest hits album, "The Best of Mandy Moore", to end her contract.
2004: Signing with Sire Records
In 2004, Mandy Moore signed with Sire Records after her contract with Epic ended.
April 5, 2005: Release of "Candy" Compilation Album
On April 5, 2005, Mandy Moore's third compilation album, "Candy", was released.
2005: Co-starring in 'Racing Stripes' and Guest Starring in 'Entourage'
In 2005, Mandy 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'. She was originally scheduled to star in 'Cursed', 'Havoc' and 'The Upside of Anger', but was not involved in the released films.
2005: Launched fashion line Mblem
In 2005, Mandy Moore launched her own fashion line called Mblem, specializing in contemporary knitwear and cashmere for taller women.
April 2006: Refunded fan for debut album
During a radio interview in April 2006, Mandy Moore was asked to refund a fan for her debut album. She agreed.
April 2006: Starring in 'American Dreamz'
In April 2006, Mandy Moore starred in 'American Dreamz', playing Sally Kendoo, a sociopathic singing contestant. The film received mixed reviews.
May 2006: Leaving Sire Records
In May 2006, Mandy Moore left Sire Records due to creative differences.
August 29, 2006: Voicing Nita in 'Brother Bear 2'
On August 29, 2006, Mandy Moore voiced Nita in the Disney animated sequel 'Brother Bear 2', which was released directly to DVD. Her performance was praised.
2006: Guest Starring in 'Scrubs' and 'The Simpsons'
In 2006, Mandy Moore guest-starred in two episodes of 'Scrubs' and voiced Tabitha Vixx in 'The Simpsons'.
2006: Recording 'Wild Hope' Album
In late 2006, Mandy Moore stayed alone in a house in Woodstock, NY while recording the album Wild Hope.
February 2, 2007: Starring in 'Because I Said So'
On February 2, 2007, Mandy Moore co-starred in the romantic comedy 'Because I Said So'.
April 12, 2007: Performing "Extraordinary" at the Brick Awards
On April 12, 2007, Mandy Moore performed the album's lead single "Extraordinary" at the Brick Awards.
June 19, 2007: Releasing 'Wild Hope' Album
On June 19, 2007, Mandy Moore released her fourth studio album, 'Wild Hope'.
July 3, 2007: Starring in 'License to Wed'
On July 3, 2007, Mandy Moore co-starred in the romantic comedy 'License to Wed', which received overwhelmingly negative reviews but was a financial success.
September 24, 2007: Guest-starring in 'How I Met Your Mother'
On September 24, 2007, Mandy Moore guest-starred in the CBS sitcom 'How I Met Your Mother'.
2007: "Wild Hope" Album Release
In 2007, Mandy Moore released the studio album "Wild Hope".
2007: Last television role since 2007
In 2010, Mandy 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.
February 23, 2008: Releasing 'Wild Hope' in Australia
On February 23, 2008, Mandy Moore released the album 'Wild Hope' in Australia and subsequently toured there.
December 2008: Recording Amanda Leigh Album
Around December 2008, Mandy Moore began recording sessions for her fifth studio album Amanda Leigh in Boston, Massachusetts.
February 2009: Discontinued fashion line Mblem
In February 2009, Mandy Moore announced that her fashion line, Mblem, would be discontinued, although she hoped to return to the fashion industry in the future.
March 17, 2009: Releasing "I Could Break Your Heart Any Day of the Week"
On March 17, 2009, Mandy Moore released her lead single "I Could Break Your Heart Any Day of the Week" for the Amanda Leigh Album.
April 20, 2009: Premiering Music Video for "I Could Break Your Heart Any Day of the Week"
On April 20, 2009, Mandy Moore premiered the music video for "I Could Break Your Heart Any Day of the Week" on Yahoo! Music.
May 26, 2009: Releasing Amanda Leigh Album
On May 26, 2009, Mandy Moore released the 'Amanda Leigh' album. She also performed songs from the album at Amoeba Music in Hollywood.
2009: Filming 'Swinging with the Finkels'
In 2009, Mandy Moore co-starred with Martin Freeman in the romantic comedy 'Swinging with the Finkels'. The film was shot in the United Kingdom.
2009: "Amanda Leigh" Album Release
In 2009, Mandy Moore released the studio album "Amanda Leigh".
2010: "I See the Light" Nomination
In 2010 Mandy 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.
2010: Interviewed Laurence D. Wohlers
In 2010, Mandy Moore interviewed Laurence D. Wohlers, United States Ambassador to the Central African Republic, as part of the Nothing But Nets campaign and helped raise $1.2 million for the campaign.
2010: Guest-starring in 'Grey's Anatomy'
In 2010, Mandy Moore made a guest-starring appearance as Mary Portman in the ABC medical drama 'Grey's Anatomy'.
2010: Voiced Rapunzel in "Tangled"
In 2010, Mandy Moore voiced Rapunzel in Disney's animated musical fantasy film "Tangled".
October 2011: ABC Sitcom 'Us and Them'
In October 2011, it was announced that Mandy Moore was set to star in an ABC sitcom called 'Us and Them', but the pilot was eventually passed by the network.
2011: Release of 'Swinging with the Finkels' and 'Love, Wedding, Marriage'
In 2011, the romantic comedy 'Swinging with the Finkels' and 'Love, Wedding, Marriage' were released which Mandy Moore starred in.
July 2012: Announcing Collaboration with Ryan Adams
In July 2012, Mandy Moore announced that she would be collaborating with her then-husband, musician Ryan Adams, on her upcoming sixth studio album.
October 9, 2012: Release of 'Hotel Noir'
On October 9, 2012, Mandy Moore co-starred in Sebastian Gutierrez's crime drama 'Hotel Noir', which was released in the U.S.
February 20, 2013: Casting in 'Pulling'
On February 20, 2013, it was announced that Mandy Moore would be starring as Louise in the ABC sitcom 'Pulling', but she later left the pilot.
2013: Voicing Mara in 'Tron: Uprising'
From 2012 to 2013, Mandy Moore voiced Mara in the short-lived Disney XD animated science fiction series 'Tron: Uprising'.
July 2014: Progress on Sixth Album
In a July 2014 interview with CBS News, Mandy Moore said that 2014 was "the year of actual progress forward" on her sixth album.
September 5, 2014: Appearance on Ryan Adams's Album
On September 5, 2014, Mandy Moore appeared on two tracks on Ryan Adams's self-titled fourteenth album, 'Ryan Adams'.
2014: Voicing Sheriff Callie
From 2014 to 2015, Mandy Moore voiced the title character in the Disney Junior animated series 'Sheriff Callie's Wild West'.
June 2015: Reprising Rapunzel in Tangled
In June 2015, it was confirmed that Mandy Moore and Levi would reprise their roles as Rapunzel and Eugene in an animated television series based on Tangled.
June 18, 2015: Filming '47 Meters Down'
Filming for '47 Meters Down', in which Mandy Moore co-starred with Claire Holt, began on June 18, 2015, at Pinewood Studios.
August 7, 2015: Completion of Filming '47 Meters Down'
On August 7, 2015, filming of '47 Meters Down', starring Mandy Moore, concluded.
September 2015: Continuing Work on Sixth Album
In September 2015, Mandy Moore said that she was continuing to work on her sixth album.
2015: Recurring role in 'Red Band Society'
From 2014 to 2015, Mandy Moore had a recurring role as Dr. Erin Grace in the short-lived Fox medical comedy-drama 'Red Band Society'.
2015: Voicing Sheriff Callie
From 2014 to 2015, Mandy Moore voiced the title character in the Disney Junior animated series 'Sheriff Callie's Wild West'.
September 2016: Co-starring in "This Is Us"
In September 2016, Mandy Moore began co-starring as Rebecca Pearson in the NBC family comedy-drama This Is Us.
2016: Starred in "This Is Us"
In 2016, Mandy Moore began starring as Rebecca Pearson in the NBC family drama series "This Is Us".
2016: Expected Re-emergence in Music
In September 2015, Mandy Moore predicted that 2016 would be the re-emergence of her music.
January 21, 2017: Participated in Los Angeles Women's March
On January 21, 2017, Mandy Moore was one of the demonstrators at the Los Angeles Women's March.
June 16, 2017: Release of '47 Meters Down'
On June 16, 2017, the film '47 Meters Down', co-starring Mandy Moore, was released.
July 2017: Announced return to music
In July 2017, Mandy Moore announced her intention to return to music after a period of focusing on acting, expressing that she had written a lot of music and planned to release it the following year.
July 2018: Possible collaboration with Taylor Goldsmith
In July 2018, Mandy Moore mentioned on Jimmy Kimmel Live! the possibility of collaborating with her then fiancé, Taylor Goldsmith, on her new music.
August 2018: Co-starred in "The Darkest Minds"
In August 2018, Mandy Moore co-starred in the dystopian science-fiction thriller, The Darkest Minds.
February 2019: Co-starred in "The Big Break"
In February 2019, Mandy Moore co-starred in the short comedic action film, The Big Break.
March 25, 2019: Received Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
On March 25, 2019, Mandy Moore received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a significant achievement in her career.
September 17, 2019: Released "When I Wasn't Watching"
On September 17, 2019, Mandy Moore released her first original song in over a decade, titled "When I Wasn't Watching", along with a music video.
2019: Signed with Verve Forecast Records
In late 2019, Mandy Moore signed with Verve Forecast Records, citing their creative environment as a major factor in her decision.
January 13, 2020: Endorsed Pete Buttigieg for President
On January 13, 2020, Mandy Moore officially endorsed Pete Buttigieg for President of the United States.
March 6, 2020: Released "Silver Landings" album
On March 6, 2020, Mandy Moore released her sixth studio album, Silver Landings, via Verve Forecast Records.
2020: "Silver Landings" Album Release
In 2020, Mandy Moore released the studio album "Silver Landings".
May 13, 2022: Released "In Real Life" album
On May 13, 2022, Mandy Moore released her seventh studio album, In Real Life, featuring a cameo-laden music video.
2022: Concluded Starring Role in "This Is Us"
In 2022, Mandy Moore concluded her role as Rebecca Pearson in the NBC family drama series "This Is Us".
2022: "In Real Life" Album Release
In 2022, Mandy Moore released the studio album "In Real Life".
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