Early Life and Education of Mandy Moore: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Mandy Moore. A timeline of key moments.

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.

Sections (3)

Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

April 10, 1984: Mandy Moore Born

On April 10, 1984, Amanda Leigh "Mandy" Moore was born in Nashua, New Hampshire. She is an American singer-songwriter and actress.

1998: Enrollment at Bishop Moore Catholic High School

From 1998, Mandy Moore attended the Bishop Moore Catholic High School in College Park, Orlando.

1999: Attendance at Bishop Moore Catholic High School

In 1999, Mandy Moore attended the Bishop Moore Catholic High School in College Park, Orlando.

2004: Departure from Catholicism

By 2004, Mandy Moore had stopped practicing Catholicism and developed a "hodgepodge of things" which she believes.

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.

2010: Reflection on "A Walk to Remember"

In 2010, Mandy Moore commented on the film A Walk to Remember, stating it was the thing she was most proud of.

2012: Inspired by Ryan Adams

In 2012, Mandy Moore stated that her then-husband, musician Ryan Adams, had a huge influence on her music and introduced her to heavy metal.

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.

2019: Reached Everest base camp

In 2019, Mandy Moore, accompanied by friends, reached the Everest base camp, which has an elevation of 17,598 feet. In 2019, Moore also revealed that she suffers from digestive issues and gluten sensitivity, which causes fatigue, gas, and bloating.

January 13, 2020: Endorsed Pete Buttigieg for President

On January 13, 2020, Mandy Moore officially endorsed Pete Buttigieg for President of the United States prior to the Iowa caucuses.

February 2021: Birth of first son

In February 2021, Mandy Moore and Taylor Goldsmith welcomed their first son.

August 2022: Diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenic purpura

In August 2022, Mandy Moore was diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenic purpura, an incurable but treatable autoimmune disease that causes abnormally low levels of platelets.

October 2022: Birth of second son

In October 2022, Mandy Moore and Taylor Goldsmith welcomed their second son.

May 31, 2024: Announced pregnancy with third child

On May 31, 2024, Mandy Moore shared on Instagram that she and Taylor Goldsmith are expecting their third child, a daughter.

September 2024: Birth of daughter

In September 2024, Mandy Moore announced the birth of her daughter.

January 2025: Home damaged by fire, GoFundMe controversy

In January 2025, Mandy Moore's home in Altadena, California, was believed to have been burned down due to the Eaton Fire. 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. Her relatives' house burned down in the fire. She was then criticized online after sharing on Instagram that a GoFundMe page had been set up for them. She responded by telling negative internet commentators that she was obviously helping out her relatives, and to "Kindly F OFF."