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'''s Robert Koehler said Moore's role was a "pitch-perfect study of a woman for whom a reality show is reality".[ work=Variety]
Later that year, in what ComingSoon.net's review described as a "surprisingly good performance", Moore voiced Nita, the heroine of the Disney animated sequel Brother Bear 2, which was released directly-to-DVD on August 29.[ work=ComingSoon.net] She was also originally cast to appear in that year's ensemble film Bobby, but was replaced by Mary Elizabeth Winstead.[ work=FilmStew.com]
Moore, citing her conservative upbringing, has expressed dissatisfaction with her appearance on a May 2006 cover of Cosmopolitan; the magazine's headline is "orgasms unlimited", which refers to an article unrelated to her.[ work=Fametastic] In her movie following this, Because I Said So, co-starring Gabriel Macht, Lauren Graham and Diane Keaton, Moore's character describes in detail the feeling of an orgasm to her mother, Keaton's character. It was released on February 2, 2007 and received mixed reviews.[ work=RottenTomatoes] In License to Wed, Moore portrays a young bride-to-be who has to complete a three-week prenup course before her wedding. Co-starring John Krasinski as her fiance and Robin Williams as a priest, the film was released on July 3, 2007 to mostly negative reviews. However, according to Variety, Moore's own acting was "appealing."[ work=rottentomatoes.com][first=Brian]
Moore's movies have grossed a total of $220,701,061 domestically.
In 2007, Moore returned to the small screen in an episode of How I Met Your Mother entitled "Wait for It".
Since 2009She has recently begun filming on a new movie titled, "Swinging with the Finkels"
. She is also set to voice Princess Rapunzel, the tenth Disney Princess, in the upcoming animated Disney film Rapunzel.
Fashion careerMblem. logo
Moore branched into the fashion world in 2005 with her own fashion line named Mblem., a brand of contemporary knitwear and cashmere. The line was sold in over 500 specialty boutiques including Ron Herman and Lisa Kline and in some department stores such as Macy's West, Bloomingdales and Nordstrom. One of her aims was to provide clothing for taller girls (Moore herself is 5'10). In February 2009, Moore announced that the line would be shutting down, but that she hoped to reenter the fashion world again under different circumstances in the future.[title= Mandy Moore Shuts Down Her Clothing Line]
PhilanthropyAccording to a press release from her own official website, Moore was involved in teaming up with nonprofit organization PSI, and its subsidiary, Five and Alive, in fighting malaria in Africa.
According to USA Today, Moore was also involved in serving as the Honorary Chairperson of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's division on awareness for youth. She served as a spokesperson by helping young people be aware of the seriousness of leukemia and lymphoma.
Personal lifeMoore dated Philippines-born singer/actor Billy Crawford for a "few months" when she was younger.[ work=Inq7.net]
Moore dated actor Wilmer Valderrama for eighteen months between 2000 and 2002. In 2006, Valderrama appeared on The Howard Stern Show and detailed that he and Moore were each other's "first loves"[ work=Showbiz News][work=TheBosh.com] Moore later referred to Valderrama as a "good guy" and a "gentleman"
Moore began dating tennis star Andy Roddick in 2002; Roddick ended the relationship in March 2004.
In November 2004, Moore began dating Scrubs actor Zach Braff. Referring to Braff, Moore said that she likes "good Jewish boy(s)... with a sense of humor".[ work=AZCentral.com]
In early 2007, media reports linked Moore to Adam Goldstein, known professionally as "DJ AM"[ first =Nellie] though the two were reported to have ended their relationship in March 2007.[ title =Moore's Split With Goldstein 'Amicable']
Also in 2007, she briefly dated actor/singer Greg Laswell.[ work=newsvine.com][first=Erin]
Moore got engaged to singer-songwriter and New York resident Ryan Adams, formerly of the alt-country band Whiskeytown;[ work=Celebrity Gossip/Gossip Girls] they announced their engagement on February 11, 2009 and married on March 10, 2009, in Savannah, Georgia.
Moore's favorite musicians include Elton John, Switchfoot, Weezer, and Bette Midler;[ first =Shelia]
Moore has also become a fan of mixed martial arts, often attending UFC events and being noted as one of the mainstream celebrities on hand. When shown at UFC 83, from Montreal, Quebec, color commentator Joe Rogan jokingly referred to her as a "UFC groupie". She was next seen at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2008 for UFC 84, with play-by-play announcer Mike Goldberg observing that "She's becoming a UFC regular." She was seen at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 6, 2008 for UFC 86, cheering for light heavyweight contender Forrest Griffin and most recently at UFC: Silva vs. Irvin on July 19, 2008.
As to her religious beliefs, Moore considers herself spiritual, and has said that she does not think of herself as either Catholic or Christian.[ publisher =Star Pulse]
Discographycol-3
Studio albums- So Real (1999)
- I Wanna Be with You (2000)
- Mandy Moore (2001)
- Coverage (2003)
- Wild Hope (2007)
- Amanda Leigh (2009)
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Compilations- The Best of Mandy Moore (2004)
- Candy (2005)
- Super Hits (2008)
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DVDs- Mandy Moore - The Real Story (2001)
- The Best of Mandy Moore (2004)
Filmography
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