Mandy Moore Acknowledges “Difficult Year” in Thanksgiving Post After Losing Home in LA Fires
As Thanksgiving 2025 arrives, Mandy Moore is using the holiday to reflect on a tumultuous year — and to express gratitude for what remains. Nearly a year after a destructive wildfire devastated her neighborhood in Altadena, Calif., Moore posted a heartfelt message to her followers, opening up about the losses she and her family endured, and celebrating the love and resilience that have helped them through.
In the post — shared on November 27 — Moore acknowledged: “It’s been a pretty wild and difficult year,” but added that the “top line is definitely overwhelming gratitude.” Alongside the caption, she shared a series of black‑and‑white family photos featuring her husband Taylor Goldsmith and their three children — sons Gus and Ozzie, and baby daughter Lou — embracing and smiling through the hardship.
The message is more than a holiday greeting — it’s a reckoning. In January 2025, Moore’s Altadena home was damaged in the catastrophic wildfires that swept through Los Angeles County. Although some structure remained, she described the home as effectively uninhabitable; along with that, her husband’s music studio, their garage, and a guest house were destroyed.
Moore publicly documented the devastation at the time — posting photos and video showing charred remnants of homes, ash‑covered trees, and a community in ruins. She spoke openly about the emotional toll, calling the loss “devastating” and expressing shock and grief over the displacement of neighbors, friends, and community members.
As the family rebuilds and recovers, Thanksgiving offered a chance for Moore to pause, take stock, and express gratitude. Despite the loss of her home and many personal items, she emphasized what matters most: her family’s safety, their shared love, and the support they’ve received. “Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours,” she wrote. “The most grateful for these four.”
The post resonated with many, capturing the bittersweet reality for many families this year — loss and hardship, yes, but also survival, resilience, and hope. For Moore, the holiday wasn’t about perfection or picture‑perfect celebrations. It was about recognizing that home is more than a building; it’s the people you share it with, and the bonds that endure despite disaster.
Her messages and photos remind fans that gratitude can coexist with grief — and that even the hardest chapters can lead to profound appreciation. In a year marked by fire, destruction, and uncertainty, Moore’s Thanksgiving message stands as a heartfelt testament to family, resilience, and the quiet power of giving thanks.
