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 singer-songwriter and actress who gained prominence in 1999 with her debut single "Candy." Her initial success led to her debut album, So Real, which achieved Platinum status. The song "I Wanna Be With You" became her first Top 40 hit. Moore continued her music career with subsequent albums including Mandy Moore, Coverage, Wild Hope, Amanda Leigh, Silver Landings, and In Real Life. She has balanced her music career with acting roles, establishing herself as a recognizable figure in both industries.
1958: Original Release of "Stupid Cupid"
In 2001, Mandy Moore covered Connie Francis's 1958 song "Stupid Cupid" in the movie The Princess Diaries.
1971: Original Release of "I Feel the Earth Move"
In 2003, Mandy 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.
1982: Original Release of "Senses Working Overtime"
In 2003, Mandy Moore's cover of XTC's 1982 song "Senses Working Overtime" was released as the second single from the album Coverage.
1987: Original Release of "Have a Little Faith in Me"
In 2003, Mandy Moore released her cover of John Hiatt's 1987 song "Have a Little Faith in Me" as the lead single from her album Coverage.
August 17, 1999: Release of "Candy"
On August 17, 1999, Mandy Moore's debut single, "Candy", was released in the U.S. It achieved commercial success in several countries and reached number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100.
December 7, 1999: Release of "So Real" Album
On December 7, 1999, Mandy Moore's debut studio album, So Real, was released by 550 Music through Epic Records. The album debuted at number 77 on the Billboard 200 chart.
1999: Rise to Fame with "Candy" and Debut Album
In 1999, Mandy Moore rose to fame with her debut single "Candy", which reached number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her debut studio album, So Real, was released and was later certified Platinum by the RIAA.
1999: Start of musical career
In 1999, Mandy Moore's musical career began, during which she was known for her bubblegum pop sound and image.
1999: Touring with NSYNC and Backstreet Boys
In the summer of 1999, Mandy Moore began touring with the boy band NSYNC. Later in 1999, Moore also toured with the Backstreet Boys.
April 3, 2000: Release of "I Wanna Be with You"
On April 3, 2000, Mandy Moore released the single "I Wanna Be with You". It spent 16 weeks on the chart and reached its peak of 24 during its ninth week.
May 9, 2000: Release of "I Wanna Be with You" Reissue
On May 9, 2000, a reissue of So Real, titled I Wanna Be with You, was released. It was marketed as "a new version of Mandy's debut" and included new songs, remixes, and songs from So Real.
June 13, 2000: Release of "So Real" as Single
On June 13, 2000, the single "So Real" was released in selected territories as the final single from the album I Wanna Be With You.
2000: "I Wanna Be With You" Release
In 2000, Mandy Moore's title track from the reissue of her album So Real, "I Wanna Be With You", became her first top 40 single, peaking at 24.
May 29, 2001: Release of "In My Pocket"
On May 29, 2001, Mandy Moore released "In My Pocket" as the lead single from her upcoming album. 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.
June 19, 2001: Release of "Mandy Moore" Album
On June 19, 2001, Mandy Moore's self-titled second studio album, Mandy Moore, was released. The album featured uptempo dance and pop songs and influences from Middle Eastern music.
August 3, 2001: Release of "The Princess Diaries"
On August 3, 2001, Mandy Moore co-starred with Anne Hathaway in the comedy The Princess Diaries, where she played Lana Thomas.
August 28, 2001: Release of "Crush"
On August 28, 2001, the second single from the album Mandy Moore, "Crush", was released. It peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Pop Songs chart.
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: Working on Second Studio Album
In 2001, Mandy Moore began working on her second studio album, which was planned to move away from the bubblegum pop sound and image she was known for.
2001: Feature Film Debut
In 2001, Mandy Moore made her feature film debut with a voice role in Dr. Dolittle 2 and played a supporting role in The Princess Diaries.
2001: Release of "Mandy Moore" Album
In 2001, Mandy Moore released her self-titled album, Mandy Moore.
2002: Starring Role in "A Walk to Remember"
In 2002, Mandy Moore gained recognition for her starring role in the romantic drama A Walk to Remember.
October 21, 2003: Release of "Coverage"
On October 21, 2003, Mandy Moore released her cover album Coverage. The album debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart.
2003: Film Appearance in "How to Deal"
In 2003, Mandy Moore appeared in the film How to Deal.
2003: Release of "Coverage" Album
In 2003, Mandy Moore released the album Coverage, consisting of cover songs.
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. The album reached number 148 on the Billboard 200.
2004: Film Appearances in "Chasing Liberty" and "Saved!"
In 2004, Mandy Moore appeared in the films Chasing Liberty and Saved!.
April 5, 2005: Release of "Candy" Compilation Album
On April 5, 2005, Mandy Moore's third compilation album, Candy, was released.
2005: Film Appearance in "Racing Stripes"
In 2005, Mandy Moore appeared in the film Racing Stripes.
2005: Fashion career started with Mblem
Mandy Moore's fashion career began in 2005 with her own fashion line called Mblem, a brand of contemporary knitwear and cashmere clothing designed for taller women.
April 2006: Refunded debut album
During a radio interview in April 2006, Mandy Moore was asked for a refund on her debut album So Real after stating she would refund everyone who bought her first two albums if she could, and she fulfilled it.
2007: Film Appearances in "Because I Said So" and "License to Wed"
In 2007, Mandy Moore appeared in the films Because I Said So and License to Wed.
2007: Release of "Wild Hope" Album
In 2007, Mandy Moore released the album Wild Hope.
February 2009: Discontinued Mblem fashion line
In February 2009, Mandy Moore announced that her fashion line, Mblem, would be discontinued, though she hoped to return to the fashion industry in the future.
2009: Release of "Amanda Leigh" Album
In 2009, Mandy Moore released the album Amanda Leigh.
2010: Interviewed Laurence D. Wohlers for campaign
In 2010, Mandy Moore interviewed Laurence D. Wohlers, U.S. ambassador to the Central African Republic, as a part of the Nothing But Nets campaign. She helped the campaign raise $1.2 million.
2010: Voice Role in "Tangled"
In 2010, Mandy Moore voiced Rapunzel in the Disney animated musical fantasy film Tangled.
2011: Film Appearance in "Love, Wedding, Marriage"
In 2011, Mandy Moore appeared in the film Love, Wedding, Marriage.
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. This role would later earn her a Golden Globe Award nomination.
2016: Starring Role in "This Is Us"
In 2016, Mandy Moore began starring as Rebecca Pearson in the NBC family drama series This Is Us.
January 21, 2017: Demonstrated at Women's March
On January 21, 2017, Mandy Moore was one of the demonstrators at the Los Angeles 2017 Women's March.
July 2017: Announced return to music
In July 2017, Mandy Moore announced her intention to return to music, stating in an interview with People that she had a lot of music written and planned to release it the following year.
2017: Film Appearance in "47 Meters Down"
In 2017, Mandy Moore appeared in the film 47 Meters Down.
July 2018: Possible collaboration with Taylor Goldsmith
In July 2018, Mandy Moore mentioned on Jimmy Kimmel Live! the possibility of collaborating with her now-husband, musician Taylor Goldsmith, on her new music.
August 2018: Co-starring in "The Darkest Minds"
In August 2018, Mandy Moore co-starred with Amandla Stenberg and Patrick Gibson in the dystopian science-fiction thriller The Darkest Minds.
2018: Film Appearance in "The Darkest Minds"
In 2018, Mandy Moore appeared in the film The Darkest Minds.
February 2019: Co-starring in "The Big Break"
In February 2019, Mandy Moore co-starred with Justin Bartha, Barbara Jacques, and Paul Lieberstein in the short comedic action film The Big Break.
September 17, 2019: Released "When I Wasn't Watching"
On September 17, 2019, Mandy Moore released her first original song in over a decade, the single "When I Wasn't Watching", accompanied by a music video.
2019: Film Appearance in "Midway"
In 2019, Mandy Moore appeared in the film Midway.
2019: Signed with Verve Forecast Records
In late 2019, Mandy Moore signed with Verve Forecast Records, citing that the label felt like it was run by creative people, not necessarily just concerned with the numbers game.
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: Release of "Silver Landings" Album
In 2020, Mandy Moore released the 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, which was preceded by the release of the single "In Real Life".
2022: End of "This Is Us" Series
In 2022, Mandy Moore concluded her starring role as Rebecca Pearson in the NBC family drama series This Is Us.
2022: Release of "In Real Life" Album
In 2022, Mandy Moore released the album In Real Life.
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