Actress and singerMandy Mooreshared a candid reflection thisThanksgiving, admitting that 2025 had been "wild and difficult" for her and herfamily.
The 41-year-old star, known for her role inThis Is Us, took to Instagram on Thursday, posting black-and-white photos of herself with husband Taylor Goldsmith and their three children, sons Gus, 4, Ozzie, 3, and daughter Lou, 14 months.
"It's been a pretty wild and difficult year, but the top line is definitely overwhelminggratitude," Moore wrote in her caption. "Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. The most grateful for these 4."
The photos show the family laughing and spending cozy time together at home, with one picture capturing baby Lou crawling across the floor. Despite the cheerful images, Moore's acknowledgment of the challenges she faced this year struck a heartfelt chord with fans.
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Mandy Moore's Family Survives California Wildfires
Earlier in this year, Moore and her family were deeply affected by the Eaton wildfire in Altadena, California. The devastating fire was one of several that swept through Los Angeles inJanuary.
Moore shared updates with fans in January, revealing that while the "main part" of her home survived the blaze, it was "not livable."
She and Goldsmith lost their garage, back house and Goldsmith'smusicstudio.
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"Everyone we know lost everything. Every house on our street is gone. My in-laws. My brother and sister-in-law — six weeks from welcoming their first baby. Ourbest friends," she wrote at the time, expressing survivor's guilt while vowing to help rebuild the community.
By February, Moore confirmed that the damaged house would ultimately have to be torn down, noting that "clothes, furniture, pretty much everything will have to be disposed of … maybe even the walls too."
She stressed the importance of family and pets, adding, "home is where we are together … but having a sanctuary and safe space to feel settled really goes a long way too."
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Despite the challenges of wildfires, rebuilding and family safety scares, Moore expressed heartfelt gratitude during the Thanksgiving holiday. Moore's 2025 may have been difficult, but her resilience and optimism shine through her posts.
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