Reflecting on a Possible Musical Return
Mandy Moore, known for her transition from 1999 pop sensation to a critically acclaimed actress on This Is Us, recently opened up about whether she intends to restart her music career. Her friend and fellow star, Hilary Duff, recently returned to the spotlight with a new album and a successful world tour, sparking questions about whether Moore might follow a similar path.
During a conversation with Variety, Moore expressed deep admiration for Duff’s recent success. «I am not the superstar that Hilary is,» Moore noted. «I am so proud to watch her absolutely crush it on stage and performing around the country. She is such a role model to so many, myself included.»
Defining Her Own Artistic Path
When asked about the potential for a pop comeback, Moore clarified that her musical aspirations have never been centered on mainstream pop stardom. She explained, «I don’t have that canon of hits in the same way, and I’ve never had designs on being a pop star.»
Instead, Moore envisions a different kind of return to the industry, one that aligns with her personal life and family commitments. She is currently focused on raising her three children—Gus, 5, Ozzie, 3, and Louise, 2—with her husband, Taylor Goldsmith.
Future Plans and Musical Aspirations
Looking toward the future, Moore shared her desire to balance motherhood with creative expression. She aims to approach her music in a more intimate, collaborative way once her children are older.
«My husband’s an indie singer-songwriter,» Moore said. «I want to play theaters across the country and have him in my band and write records with him and friends of mine. I will find my way back to music.»
The Legacy of 'Candy'
While Moore keeps her own professional musical endeavors on the back burner, her past hits are still finding an audience at home. She recently shared that her eldest son, Gus, has developed an interest in her 1999 breakthrough single, «Candy.»
«I don’t know how or why, because I would not play that for him, but now he wants to hear it in the car,» she told People. While she occasionally enjoys the trip down memory lane, she has joked about placing a limit on how often the song is played. The singer noted the irony of her son’s interest, stating, «He’s like, 'I’m the same age that you were when you made that song.' It’s pretty funny that he can make that distinction.»