History of Mandy Moore in Timeline

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Mandy Moore

Mandy Moore is an American singer-songwriter and actress who gained prominence with her debut single "Candy" in 1999. Her debut album, So Real (1999), was certified Platinum. She achieved her first top 40 single with "I Wanna Be With You" (2000). Moore has released several albums including Mandy Moore (2001), Coverage (2003), Wild Hope (2007), Amanda Leigh (2009), Silver Landings (2020), and In Real Life (2022), demonstrating her continued presence in the music industry.

1958: Original Release of Stupid Cupid

In 1958, Connie Francis originally released the song Stupid Cupid, which Mandy Moore covered in the 2001 film The Princess Diaries.

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1966: The Beach Boys Release 'God Only Knows'

In 1966, The Beach Boys released their song 'God Only Knows.' In 2004, Mandy Moore and Michael Stipe covered the song for the film 'Saved!'.

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1971: Original Release of I Feel the Earth Move

In 1971, Carole King originally released the song I Feel the Earth Move, which Mandy Moore covered on the 2003 compilation album Love Rocks from LGBT rights supporters.

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1982: Original Release of Senses Working Overtime

In 1982, XTC originally released the song Senses Working Overtime, which Mandy Moore covered on her 2003 album Coverage.

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April 10, 1984: Mandy Moore's Birth

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

1987: Original Release of Have a Little Faith in Me

In 1987, John Hiatt originally released the song Have a Little Faith in Me, which Mandy Moore covered on her 2003 album Coverage.

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1994: The Lion King Release

In 1994, the movie The Lion King was released. As of 2011, The Lion King was one of Walt Disney Animation Studios' highest-grossing film.

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1998: Attended Bishop Moore Catholic High School

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

August 17, 1999: Release of Debut Single "Candy"

On August 17, 1999, Mandy Moore's debut single, "Candy", was released in the U.S. It was a commercial success, peaking at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was later certified Gold by the RIAA. Moore also began hosting and VJing at MTV.

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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 received mixed reviews, debuted at number 77 on the Billboard 200 chart, and was later certified Platinum by the RIAA.

1999: Attended Bishop Moore Catholic High School

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

1999: Rise to Fame with "Candy"

In 1999, Mandy Moore rose to fame with her debut single "Candy", which peaked at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her debut studio album, So Real, was also released and received Platinum certification.

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1999: Start of Musical Career

In 1999, Mandy Moore's musical career began, characterized by a 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 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", which became her first Top 20 hit on the Billboard Pop Songs chart, peaking at number 11.

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May 9, 2000: Release of I Wanna Be with You album reissue

On May 9, 2000, the reissue of So Real, titled I Wanna Be with You, was released. The album was a compilation of new songs, remixes, and songs from Moore's debut album So Real.

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June 13, 2000: Release of "So Real" single in selected territories

On June 13, 2000, the single "So Real" was released in selected territories from the album I Wanna Be With You.

2000: "I Wanna Be With You" Release

In 2000, Mandy Moore released "I Wanna Be With You", the title track from her reissue of So Real, which became her first top 40 single, peaking at 24.

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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. The single failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.

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June 19, 2001: Release of self-titled second studio album

On June 19, 2001, Mandy Moore's self-titled second studio album, Mandy Moore, was released. The album received mixed reviews and debuted and peaked at number 35 on the Billboard 200 chart.

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, where she played Lana Thomas.

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August 28, 2001: Release of "Crush"

On August 28, 2001, Mandy Moore released "Crush" as the second single from her self-titled album. It peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Pop Songs chart.

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November 4, 2001: Release of Cry to promote A Walk to Remember

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.

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2001: Began Working on Second Studio Album

In 2001, Mandy Moore began working on her second studio album, moving away from the bubblegum pop sound and image.

2001: Feature film debut in Dr. Dolittle 2 and role in The Princess Diaries

In 2001, Mandy Moore made her feature film debut with a voice role in Dr. Dolittle 2 and also played a supporting role in The Princess Diaries.

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2001: Release of Mandy Moore album

In 2001, Mandy Moore released the album Mandy Moore.

2002: Starring role in A Walk to Remember

In 2002, Mandy 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. The film opened at #3 at the U.S. box office raking in $12,177,488 in its opening weekend.

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October 21, 2003: Release of Coverage album

On October 21, 2003, Mandy Moore's third studio album, Coverage, a cover album of 1970s and 1980s songs, was released. The album debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart.

2003: Role in How to Deal

In 2003, Mandy Moore appeared in the film How to Deal.

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2003: Release of Coverage album

In 2003, Mandy Moore released the album Coverage.

November 16, 2004: Release of The Best of Mandy Moore album

On November 16, 2004, Mandy Moore and Epic Records released her greatest hits album, The Best of Mandy Moore, to end her contract with the label.

2004: Stopped Religion

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

2004: Beginning of Relationship with Zach Braff

In 2004, Mandy Moore began dating actor Zach Braff.

2004: Roles in Chasing Liberty and Saved!

In 2004, Mandy Moore had roles in the films Chasing Liberty and Saved!.

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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 album

On April 5, 2005, Mandy Moore's third compilation album, Candy, was released.

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2005: Co-starring in 'Racing Stripes' and Guest Starring in 'Entourage'

In 2005, Mandy Moore co-starred in the comedy-drama 'Racing Stripes', voicing Sandy the white horse. She also guest-starred in the HBO comedy-drama 'Entourage' in 2005.

2005: Role in Racing Stripes

In 2005, Mandy Moore had a role in the movie Racing Stripes.

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2005: Launch of Mblem Fashion Line

In 2005, Mandy Moore launched her own fashion line called Mblem, featuring contemporary knitwear and cashmere, with a focus on clothing for taller women.

April 2006: Release of 'American Dreamz'

In April 2006, Mandy Moore co-starred in the satirical comedy 'American Dreamz', playing Sally Kendoo. The film was released in April 2006.

April 2006: Refund Offer for Early Albums

In April 2006, Mandy Moore expressed her dissatisfaction with her first two albums, offering a refund to anyone who bought them, and fulfilled that offer during a radio interview.

May 2006: Leaving Sire Records

In May 2006, Mandy Moore left Sire Records due to creative differences.

August 29, 2006: Release of '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.

2006: Guest Starring in 'Scrubs' and 'The Simpsons'

In 2006, Mandy Moore guest-starred as Julie Quinn in two episodes of the fifth season of the NBC medical sitcom 'Scrubs'. Also in 2006, she guest-starred in 'The Simpsons', voicing Tabitha Vixx.

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2006: Recording 'Wild Hope'

In late 2006, Mandy Moore stayed alone in a house in Woodstock, New York, while recording the album 'Wild Hope'.

2006: End of Relationship with Zach Braff

Mandy Moore and actor Zach Braff ended their relationship in 2006.

February 2, 2007: Release of 'Because I Said So'

On February 2, 2007, 'Because I Said So', a romantic comedy co-starring Mandy Moore, was released.

April 12, 2007: Performing at the Brick Awards

On April 12, 2007, Mandy Moore performed the lead single "Extraordinary" from the album 'Wild Hope' at the Brick Awards.

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June 19, 2007: Release of 'Wild Hope'

On June 19, 2007, Mandy Moore's fourth studio album, 'Wild Hope', was released.

July 3, 2007: Release of 'License to Wed'

On July 3, 2007, 'License to Wed', a romantic comedy co-starring Mandy Moore, was released.

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'.

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2007: Roles 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.

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2007: Release of Wild Hope album

In 2007, Mandy Moore released the album Wild Hope.

2007: Last television role until Grey's Anatomy

Mandy Moore didn't have any television roles from 2007 until 2010, when she appeared in Grey's Anatomy.

February 23, 2008: Release of 'Wild Hope' in Australia

On February 23, 2008, Mandy Moore released her album 'Wild Hope' in Australia and subsequently toured with Ben Lee and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, supporting Kelly Clarkson.

December 2008: Recording Sessions for 'Amanda Leigh'

Around December 2008, Mandy Moore had recording sessions for her fifth studio album 'Amanda Leigh' in Boston with Mike Viola.

2008: Beginning of Relationship with Ryan Adams

In 2008, Mandy Moore started dating musician Ryan Adams.

February 2009: Discontinuation of Mblem Line

In February 2009, Mandy Moore announced the discontinuation of her fashion line, Mblem, with aspirations to return to fashion in the future under different circumstances.

February 2009: Engagement to Ryan Adams

In February 2009, Mandy Moore got engaged to musician Ryan Adams.

March 10, 2009: Marriage to Ryan Adams

On March 10, 2009, Mandy Moore married musician Ryan Adams in Savannah, Georgia.

March 17, 2009: Release of "I Could Break Your Heart Any Day of the Week"

On March 17, 2009, Mandy Moore released "I Could Break Your Heart Any Day of the Week", the lead single from her fifth studio album 'Amanda Leigh'.

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April 20, 2009: Premiere of "I Could Break Your Heart Any Day of the Week" Music Video

On April 20, 2009, the music video for Mandy Moore's single "I Could Break Your Heart Any Day of the Week" premiered on Yahoo! Music.

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May 26, 2009: Release of 'Amanda Leigh'

On May 26, 2009, Mandy Moore's fifth studio album, 'Amanda Leigh', was released. She promoted the album with performances on talk shows and 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', which was shot in the United Kingdom.

2009: Release of Amanda Leigh album

In 2009, Mandy Moore released the album Amanda Leigh.

2010: Success of 'Tangled'

In 2010, 'Tangled' became a highly successful film. Mandy Moore and Levi performed 'I See the Light' at the 83rd Academy Awards, where it was nominated for Best Original Song. The song won a Grammy.

2010: Commented on A Walk to Remember

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

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2010: Guest Appearance in 'Grey's Anatomy'

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.

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2010: Voice of Rapunzel in Tangled

In 2010, Mandy Moore voiced Rapunzel in the Disney animated musical fantasy film Tangled.

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2010: Involvement with Nothing But Nets Campaign

In 2010, as part of the UN Foundation's Nothing But Nets malaria prevention campaign, Mandy Moore interviewed Laurence D. Wohlers and helped raise $1.2 million.

October 2011: Planned Starring Role in 'Us and Them'

In October 2011, Mandy Moore was set to star in an ABC sitcom called 'Us and Them', but the pilot was eventually passed by the network.

2011: Role in Love, Wedding, Marriage

In 2011, Mandy Moore appeared in the film Love, Wedding, Marriage.

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2011: Releases of 'Swinging with the Finkels' and 'Love, Wedding, Marriage'

In 2011, Mandy Moore co-starred in 'Swinging with the Finkels' and 'Love, Wedding, Marriage'.

July 2012: Announcement of Sixth Studio Album Collaboration

In July 2012, Mandy Moore announced that she would be collaborating with Ryan Adams on her upcoming sixth studio album, describing it as intense and emotional.

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.

2012: Influence of Ryan Adams on Music

In 2012, Mandy Moore stated that her then-husband, musician Ryan Adams, had a significant influence on her music, even introducing her to heavy metal.

2012: VH1 Ranking

In 2012, Mandy Moore was ranked number 96 on VH1's list of "100 Greatest Women in Music" and number 63 on their "Sexiest Artists of All Time List".

February 20, 2013: Casting in ABC's 'Pulling'

On February 20, 2013, Mandy Moore was announced to be starring as Louise in the ABC sitcom 'Pulling', but later exited the pilot.

2013: Frozen Release

In 2013, the movie Frozen was released. As of 2011, Frozen became Walt Disney Animation Studios' highest-grossing film.

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July 2014: Progress on Sixth Album

In a July 2014 interview, Mandy Moore described 2014 as "the year of actual progress forward" on her sixth album, saying it was more "dangerous" and "raw" than her previous albums.

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'.

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January 2015: Filing for Divorce from Ryan Adams

In January 2015, Mandy Moore filed for divorce from Ryan Adams, citing "irreconcilable differences."

June 2015: Confirmed Role in 'Tangled: The Series'

In June 2015, Mandy Moore and Levi were confirmed to reprise their roles as Rapunzel and Eugene in 'Tangled: The Series'.

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June 18, 2015: Filming of '47 Meters Down' Begins

On June 18, 2015, filming began for '47 Meters Down', where Mandy Moore co-starred with Claire Holt. Filming took place at Pinewood Studios, the United Kingdom and Dominican Republic.

August 7, 2015: Filming of '47 Meters Down' Ends

On August 7, 2015, filming finished for '47 Meters Down', where Mandy Moore co-starred with Claire Holt.

September 2015: Comments on Sixth Album

In September 2015, Mandy Moore said that she was continuing to work on her sixth album and that 2016 would mark the re-emergence of her music career.

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'.

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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'.

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2015: Beginning of Relationship with Taylor Goldsmith

In 2015, Mandy Moore began dating musician Taylor Goldsmith.

June 2016: Finalization of Divorce from Ryan Adams

In June 2016, Mandy Moore's divorce from Ryan Adams was finalized.

July 2016: Appearance on 'Fight Song' a cappella version

In July 2016, Mandy Moore appeared on an a cappella version of Rachel Platten's song "Fight Song" for the 2016 Democratic National Convention supporting Hillary Clinton.

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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'.

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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.

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2016: Potential Return to Music

In September 2015, Mandy Moore said that she was continuing to work on her sixth album and that 2016 would mark the re-emergence of her music career.

January 21, 2017: Participation in the Women's March

On January 21, 2017, Mandy Moore participated as one of the demonstrators at the Los Angeles Women's March.

June 16, 2017: Release of '47 Meters Down'

On June 16, 2017, the movie '47 Meters Down', in which Mandy Moore co-starred with Claire Holt, was released.

July 2017: Return to Music

In July 2017, Mandy Moore announced her intentions to return to music, stating she had a lot of music written and planned to release it the next year.

September 2017: Engagement to Taylor Goldsmith

In September 2017, Mandy Moore got engaged to musician Taylor Goldsmith.

2017: Role in 47 Meters Down

In 2017, Mandy Moore starred in the film 47 Meters Down.

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July 2018: Possible Collaboration with Taylor Goldsmith

In July 2018, Mandy Moore mentioned on Jimmy Kimmel Live! the possibility of collaborating with her 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'.

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November 18, 2018: Marriage to Taylor Goldsmith

On November 18, 2018, Mandy Moore married musician Taylor Goldsmith in Los Angeles, California.

2018: Role in The Darkest Minds

In 2018, Mandy Moore starred in the film The Darkest Minds.

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February 2019: Co-starring in 'The Big Break'

In February 2019, Mandy Moore co-starred in the short comedic action film 'The Big Break' with Justin Bartha, Barbara Jacques and Paul Lieberstein.

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March 25, 2019: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

On March 25, 2019, Mandy Moore received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

September 17, 2019: Release of '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", with an accompanying music video.

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2019: Calling Ryan Adams emotionally abusive

In 2019, Mandy Moore characterized her relationship with Ryan Adams as emotionally abusive.

2019: Role in Midway

In 2019, Mandy Moore had a role in the film Midway.

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2019: Everest Base Camp and Health Issues

In 2019, Mandy Moore reached the Everest base camp and revealed she suffers from digestive issues and gluten sensitivity.

2019: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 2019, Mandy Moore received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2019: Signing with Verve Forecast

In late 2019, Mandy Moore signed with Verve Forecast Records, citing their creative environment as a key factor in her decision.

January 13, 2020: Endorsement of Pete Buttigieg

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

March 6, 2020: Release of 'Silver Landings'

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.

February 2021: Birth of First Son

In February 2021, Mandy Moore gave birth to her first son.

May 13, 2022: Release of 'In Real Life' Album

On May 13, 2022, Mandy Moore released her seventh studio album, 'In Real Life'.

August 2022: Diagnosis of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura

In August 2022, Mandy Moore was diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenic purpura, an incurable but treatable autoimmune disease.

October 2022: Birth of Second Son

In October 2022, Mandy Moore gave birth to her second son.

2022: Release of In Real Life album

In 2022, Mandy Moore released the album In Real Life.

2022: End of This Is Us

In 2022, Mandy Moore's role as Rebecca Pearson in the NBC family drama series This Is Us concluded.

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May 31, 2024: Announcement of Third Pregnancy

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

June 2024: Lifetime of Culture Award

In June 2024, Mandy Moore received the inaugural Lifetime of Culture Award at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards.

September 2024: Birth of Daughter

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

January 2025: House Fire and Online Criticism

In January 2025, Mandy Moore's home was threatened by the Eaton Fire, resulting in damage to the contents, and she faced online criticism for sharing a GoFundMe page for her relatives who lost their home in the fire.