History of Mandy Moore in Timeline
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.
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.
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.
1998: Enrollment at 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 "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: Attendance at 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" 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: Departure from Catholicism
By 2004, Mandy Moore had stopped practicing Catholicism and developed a "hodgepodge of things" which she believes.
2004: Film Appearances in "Chasing Liberty" and "Saved!"
In 2004, Mandy Moore appeared in the films Chasing Liberty and Saved!.
2004: Began dating Zach Braff
In 2004, Mandy Moore began dating actor Zach Braff.
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.
2006: Ended relationship with Zach Braff
In 2006, Mandy Moore and actor Zach Braff ended their relationship.
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.
2008: Began dating Ryan Adams
In 2008, Mandy Moore began dating musician Ryan Adams.
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.
February 2009: Engaged to Ryan Adams
In February 2009, Mandy Moore became engaged to musician Ryan Adams.
March 10, 2009: Married Ryan Adams
On March 10, 2009, Mandy Moore married musician Ryan Adams in Savannah, Georgia.
2009: Release of "Amanda Leigh" Album
In 2009, Mandy Moore released the album Amanda Leigh.
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.
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.
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.
2012: Ranked on VH1 lists
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".
January 2015: Filed for divorce from Ryan Adams
In January 2015, Mandy Moore filed for divorce from Ryan Adams, citing irreconcilable differences.
2015: Began dating Taylor Goldsmith
In 2015, Mandy Moore began dating musician Taylor Goldsmith.
June 2016: Divorce from Ryan Adams finalized
In June 2016, Mandy Moore's divorce from Ryan Adams was finalized.
July 2016: Appeared on "Fight Song" a cappella version
In July 2016, Mandy Moore appeared on an a cappella version of Rachel Platten's song "Fight Song" with other celebrities for the 2016 Democratic National Convention for Hillary Clinton's unsuccessful second bid at the presidency.
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.
September 2017: Engaged to Taylor Goldsmith
In September 2017, Mandy Moore became engaged to musician Taylor Goldsmith.
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.
November 18, 2018: Married Taylor Goldsmith
On November 18, 2018, Mandy Moore married musician Taylor Goldsmith in Los Angeles, California.
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.
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, 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: Called Ryan Adams emotionally abusive
In 2019, Mandy Moore described her former husband Ryan Adams as emotionally abusive.
2019: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In 2019, Mandy Moore received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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.
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.
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.
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.
February 2021: Birth of first son
In February 2021, Mandy Moore and Taylor Goldsmith welcomed their first son.
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".
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.
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.
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.
June 2024: Received 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: 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."
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