Mandy Moore Acknowledges "Difficult Year" In Thanksgiving Post After Losing Home In LA Fires

Mandy Moore shared a touching Thanksgiving message as she reflected on her challenging year, which included the loss of her and husband Taylor Goldsmith’s family home in the Los Angeles wildfires.

By Will Reid Nov 27, 2025 10:11 PM
| Updated Nov 27, 2025 11:15 PM
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Mandy Moore is giving thanks for what—and who—she has.

Nearly one year after her Altadena, Calif., home burned down during the Los Angeles wildfires in January, the This Is Us alum reflected on how recent life events have impacted her and her family.

“It’s been a pretty wild and difficult year,” she wrote in a post on Instagram Nov. 27, “but the top line is definitely overwhelming gratitude.”

Alongside the message, Mandy, 41, shared a series of heartwarming black-and-white photos of herself and her husband Taylor Goldsmith as they posed and shared laughs with their kids Gus Harrison, 4, Ozzie Bennett, 3, and Louise Everett, 14 months.

“Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours,” she continued, adding that she was “the most grateful for these four.”

In the immediate aftermath of the natural disaster earlier this year, Mandy leaned on her inner circle while navigating her new reality. In fact, her brother-in-law Griffin Goldsmith revealed that Hilary Duff and her husband Matthew Koma had taken in the A Walk to Remember actress’ household as he highlighted the ways the couple were supporting their community.

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“They’ve taken care of my entire family from the moment this began,” Griffin wrote in a post on Instagram at the time. “I will never be able to thank them adequately. This is the kindest act any human could do for another. They are the most beautiful, selfless people we’ve ever known.”

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Like Mandy, other stars are also keeping their little ones close during the festive holiday. In fact, Brittany Mahomes shared a family photoshoot prior to husband Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs’ Thanksgiving game against the Dallas Cowboys, offering a sweet glimpse at their kids Sterling, 4, Bronze, 2, and Golden, 10 months.

Alongside the fall-themed portraits posted on Instagram, Brittany included a brown heart emoji as she wrote, “Happy Thanksgiving.”

To see how more celebrities are spending their Thanksgiving, keep reading.

Celine Dion 

The "My Heart Will Go On" singer shared a message of gratitude to honor the holiday. 

"Wishing everyone a beautiful and peaceful Thanksgiving!" Celine wrote in an Instagram post. "May your day be filled with love, gratitude, and precious moments with the people who mean the most to you.

Brittany Mahomes & Patrick Mahomes

Ahead of watching the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback play, the Kansas City Current co-owner wished her Instagram followers a happy thankgiving and shared an adorable family photoshoot. 

Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco

The Only Murders in the Building star and music producer cozied up together for their first Thanksgiving together as a married couple.

Kelsea Ballerini 

The country singer shared a video of herself singing, telling her fans in an Instagram Story post, "Checking in on you, happy Thanksgiving."

Chris Meloni & Mariska Hargitay 

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Mandy Moore

The This Is Us star expressed gratitude for her and husband Taylor Goldsmith's little family in a vulnerable post. 

"It's been a pretty wild and difficult year but the top line is overwhelming gratitude," Mandy wrote in an Instagram post. "Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. The most grateful for these 4."

Sydney Sweeney

Lake life. The Euphoria actress showed off how she's spending her holiday while wishing her followers on Instagram, "Happy Thanksgiving."

Sadie Dickerson & Sarah Hyland

Up and at 'em! The Just in Time stars rose early to perform at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. 

Dolly Parton 

The "I Will Always Love You" singer shared a sweet message to her followers in a video on Instagram. 

“I am so thankful for all of you and for the memories that we've shared through the years,” she said in the post. “So happy Thanksgiving to everyone, and just know that I will always love you.”

Gigi Hadid

Mama's little helper. The model showed off how her and Zayn Malik's daughter Khai was contributing to Thanksgiving prep. 

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