Mandy Moore Opens Up About Marriage, Career, and the Paparazzi

Actress Mandy Moore has recently spoken to Teen Vogue about her relationship with Andy Roddick, her career, and the challenges of dealing with the paparazzi. In a candid interview, Moore shared her thoughts on marriage, her plans for her career, and the impact of constant media attention on her life. Moore told Teen Vogue that she has always wanted to marry young, but her boyfriend's travel schedule and her own desire to focus on her career make it unlikely in the near future. Despite her admiration for Roddick's dedication to his job, Moore admitted that living with her parents in LA has been a challenge for their relationship, saying that they had to be secretive about their interactions. However, Moore expresses her gratitude for her parents' support and the comforts of living with them. Moore also spoke about her frustration with the paparazzi, describing their behavior as "stalking" and expressing her desire to be left alone.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mandy Moore, 20, told Teen Vogue that she wants to marry young, but her relationship with Andy Roddick makes it unlikely due to his travel schedule and her desire to focus on her career.
  • Moore has always hoped to have a traditional family life, as her parents got married when they were 21, but is now reevaluating her priorities.
  • Despite her admiration for Roddick's work ethic, Moore said it's about time for her to be on her own and live independently.
  • Moore expressed her frustration with the paparazzi, calling their behavior "stalking" and describing it as "frightening."
  • Moore wants to take a break from the "teen movie" genre and focus on learning and growing as an actress, possibly by taking supporting roles or doing indie films.

Statistics:

  • Moore was 20 years old when the interview occurred.
  • Moore has always wanted to marry young.
  • Roddick's travel schedule from January to November makes it difficult for Moore to consider marriage.
  • Moore wants to take a break from the "teen movie" genre.
  • The May issue of Teen Vogue featuring the interview will be on sale in New York and LA on April 7th and nationwide on April 13th.

Sources:

  • "Mandy Moore Opens Up About Marriage, Career, and the Paparazzi" by Lauren Waterman in Teen Vogue.
  • Sharon Schieffer, Director of Public Relations of Teen Vogue, +1-212-286-6523, sharon_schieffer@teenvogue.com.