Mandy Moore: Unfiltered Reflections on Fame, Love and Resilience

Today’s episode is brought to you by the following: Magic Spoon: Go to http://magicspoon.com/NOTALONE to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code NOTALONE at checkout to save five dollars off your order! Today, Valeria is joined by none other than the iconic Mandy Moore. From 2000s pop Idol and teen movie star to the blockbuster successes of Tangled and This is Us: Mandy Moore has already led an illustrious 20-year career and left her mark on the world. But she’s not done yet! There is so much more that Mandy has to explore and offer, and she and Valeria chat all about it. Together they explore what it was like to rise to fame without the influence of social media, reflect on motherhood, how to balance family life with a demanding career, and the importance of community. Plus, they take a behind-the-scenes look into the iconic It’s Totally Raining Teens Vanity Fair cover, and how Mandy is, now more than ever, leaning into her friendship with Hilary Duff. Mandy Moore’s Audible Original Series “The Boar’s Nest” is now available to stream, exclusively on Audible: http://audible.com/TheBoarsNest Mandy is on: https://www.tiktok.com/@themandymoore https://www.instagram.com/mandymooremm https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnvbNxQSM_QlI9_jou2uhrw Valeria is on: https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky Not Alone Podcast What We Talked About: 00:00 Intro 01:59 One of the most unproblematic celebrity 04:29 What’s it like without social media in the 90s 06:33 Online presence plays a role in getting casted 08:25 This is Us in seven years 11:18 We are stronger than we give credit for 12:47 What kind of mother are you going to be? 16:41 Losing patience 18:34 Seeing an older version of you 21:13 Have you lost yourself in a character you played? 23:13 Are you struggling with aging? 25:01 What are you looking forward to turning 40? 26:48 Growing together through the years 30:08 Having an unhealthy relationship with yourself 35:16 How did I find myself? 38:49 Regretting something you consciously let go of 40:39 I feel the best version of myself right now 42:00 Having support is everything 44:51 Raising a newborn and being a working mom 46:34 Cultivating a support system 48:20 Vanity Fair cover with Hilary Duff 49:49 A lot of drama during the Vanity Fair shoot 50:49 The Boar’s Nest 53:42 Career longevity 54:33 Future career endeavors 55:52 Books that inspired you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices