Mandy Moore, Before and After
Thanks to her hit show, This Is Us, we've been seeing a lot of Mandy Moore lately. But what you might not know is that she's been walking the red carpet for more than 20 years!
Now 36, Mandy first rose to fame as a teen pop star with her breakout song, 'Candy.' Ah, the '90s!
She ended up releasing six albums over the years, alongside an acting career that began in 2001 and has included both TV and film roles.
If you've been following along, then you also know that Mandy is a SERIOUS beauty chameleon. Few stars have experimented with so many different makeup looks, hairstyles and colours!
But is there more to Mandy's transformation than that? Let's take a closer peek:
Mandy in 1999
Mandy Moore at the 1999 Billboard Music Awards.
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First up is a 15-year-old Mandy, who was already tweezing her brows, flat-ironing her hair and bleaching it blonde (she's a natural brunette). I'm not sure I would have recognized her here, even though her smile is exactly the same!
Mandy in 2000
Mandy Moore at a 2000 CD signing event.
The following year, she went a bit more natural with her colour, at least for a few months. She looks so fresh-faced! Take note of the her nose shape, by the way—because I think it does change.
Mandy Moore at the 2000 Teen Choice Awards.
Then, Mandy hit the bleach in a big way. The flipped-out layers and lilac eyeshadow were beauty goals in 2000. Still so pretty, though!
Mandy in 2001
Mandy Moore at Vanity Fair's 2001 Oscars party.
All I can say about this one is that updos were weird in the early 2000s! Clearly, the party's in the back.
Mandy Moore at an album signing event in 2001.
There was also this trend of seriously brassy hair colour at the time, which Mandy exemplifies in this shot. Heck, even her eyebrows are brassy! (And thin—very, very thin.) Again, I do think her nose looks wider here than it is today.
Mandy in 2002
Mandy Moore at the 2002 MTV Movie Awards.
At age 18, it was time for another radical change: a short, brunette cut and deep tan. There are those flippy bits again! I'm also wondering if Mandy might've undergone her first nose job by this point.
Mandy in 2003
Mandy Moore at the 2003 Billboard Music Awards.
The short cut then grew out into a bob, which Mandy styled in piecey curls for this event. Note the mint green eyeshadow, inexplicably applied at the inner corners of her eyes.
Mandy Moore at the 2003 Women Rock! Songs from the Movies concert.
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And then there was this hairstyle (and darker colour), no doubt achieved with the help of extensions. Funny how dated those choppy bangs look now!
Mandy in 2004
Mandy Moore at the 2004 American Music Awards.
At age 20, Mandy gave short hair one more go. This is almost the same cut as she had in 2002, just without those sticky-outie bits behind the ears. The makeup is surprisingly timeless—she is really glowing!
Mandy in 2005
Mandy Moore at the 2005 Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards.
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In 2005, it was back to brassy blonde. I actually love this super-tousled, chin-length 'do! Makeup is very on point as well.
Mandy Moore at the 2005 TV Guide and Inside TV Emmy Awards After-Party.
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Oh man, remember this hairstyle? It was so popular in the mid-2000s; I recall Sienna Miller having it as well (along with the brassy light blonde hue). Mandy's wearing extensions, of course, hence the different lengths.
Mandy in 2006
Mandy Moore at Cartier's 2006 holiday celebration.
Next, at age 22, Mandy went auburn. I love the reddish hues with her skin colour! Her brows look two-toned, however.
Mandy in 2007
Mandy Moore at the 2007 Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Super Saturday.
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This is probably my all-time favourite Mandy look, a Bardot-esque half-up style with oversized hoop earrings. Her makeup is so perfect as well.
Mandy in 2008
Mandy Moore at the 2008 CFDA Fashion Awards.
The red continued through 2008, which must be the longest she has stuck to a hair colour so far! Here, she did smoky eyes to match.
Mandy in 2009
Mandy Moore at a 2009 launch event for Latisse.
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In 2009, Mandy gave brassy blonde one last go, at a shorter lob length. By this time, you can see that she is starting to lose some of her baby fat (she was 24 here).
Mandy in 2010
Mandy Moore at the 2010 American Music Awards.
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A year later, and Mandy not only had long hair again, but she also became a deep brunette! It's interesting how it makes her skin look so much creamier. But whoa, the eyeshadow is so heavy-handed.
Mandy in 2011
Mandy Moore at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in 2011.
Mandy kept the dark hair through 2011, also rocking a lovely bright lip. Her face seems to have lost some volume here.
Mandy in 2012
Mandy Moore at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in 2012.
Now we're back to red... and it's no wonder her texture looks a bit fried! I thought this pic was also notable because of Mandy's nose—I'm suspecting it's been whittled down since.
Mandy in 2013
Mandy Moore at a 2013 Helmut Newton exhibit.
Finally, in 2013, Mandy settled on a brunette tone that's probably close to her natural colour, and that she's stuck with to this day. This look is much edgier than usual, thanks to the graphic liner and messy curls.
Mandy in 2014
Mandy Moore at the 2014 QVC Presents Red Carpet Style Pre-Oscars Party.
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Now we're in 2014, and Mandy is 29. Her face has definitely matured in the last couple of years—or maybe it's her styling! The mid-length waves and sophisticated makeup are a far cry from her early 2000s get-ups.
Mandy in 2015
Mandy Moore at the 2015 A List anniversary party.
Mandy didn't step out much at all in 2015, except for this event—where she debuted some Ombré ends and a shorter (and frizzier!) lob. This was a few months before her This Is Us comeback, and I've gotta say... her nose seems different now. I think you might agree when you see the next pic.
Mandy in 2016
Mandy Moore at the 2016 launch of HearstLive launch.
Mandy, is that you? It's hard to believe this is the same person, because of the '80s-style curls, which she's never worn before. But something also seems different about her features. I think it's the tip of her nose—it suddenly looks a lot more sculpted!
Mandy in 2017
Mandy Moore at the 2017 Los Angeles premiere of 'Tangled Ever After.'
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That brings us to 2017, and one of Mandy's best looks of the year so far. I love this hot pink lipstick and the loose updo (once again, with subtle Ombré tips). And her brows are looking better and fuller than ever.
Conclusion
Mandy Moore in 2001 (left) and in 2017 (right).
You've really got to respect Mandy Moore for her dedication to beauty experimentation. I can't think of any other star who has ticked off so many trends!
That alone would account for her dramatic transformations, since hair colours, cuts, makeup and brow shapes can change a look so much.
Examining the photo evidence, I do think her features generally look the same, except for that one procedure that every celeb seems to get: a nose job. Maybe two of them—one recently and one early on in her career. It just seems like she has a straighter, narrower bridge and less bulbous tip, especially if you compare here:
Mandy Moore in 2000 (left) and in 2016 (right).
But there might be even more. "It is very possible that she's had some work done," Dr. Anthony Youn told Radar Online. "I suspect she may have undergone Botox injections to her forehead, causing her eyebrows to change shape and flatten. It also appears she may have undergone a chin implant, making her jaw look more square. Overall, these changes make Mandy look a lot more masculine."
A chin implant? Flat eyebrows? Masculine?! I don't agree! I think if Mandy has had anything else done, it's very tasteful and conservative. Let me know what you see!
How do you feel about Mandy's beauty evolution?
Which of these looks is your favourite?
What "beauty work" do you think she's had done?
