Mandy Moore’s Rare Comment About Being “Betrothed” to Ex Ryan Adams

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This is Mandy Moore looking back at her marriage to Ryan Adams.

Mandy Moore recently shared a sweet story about how her husband, Taylor Goldsmith, asked her father for her hand in marriage before they got engaged in 2017. She said her father was very touched by Taylor’s thoughtful request.

She revealed on the May 19th episode of the This Is Us podcast, which she co-hosts with her former co-stars Sterling K. Brown and Chris Sullivan, that she’d been previously engaged, but the proposal hadn’t followed proper etiquette – the suitor hadn’t asked her father for permission. She believes her father was especially pleased that this time, the proposal was done the traditional way, as he really values those customs.

Mandy added that he seemed really awkward too. Apparently, when Taylor told her the story, he said something like, ‘Oh my gosh, you didn’t even need to ask!’

Oh my gosh, Mandy and Ryan! I was so thrilled when they got married back in 2009 – they seemed absolutely perfect together after dating for two years. Honestly, my heart broke when I heard they were separating after almost six years of marriage. It was so sad, and the divorce was finally official in 2016. I still think about them sometimes, it was just… devastating.

I’ve been following Mandy Moore for years, and I was really interested in her latest podcast. While she didn’t say Ryan Adams’ name directly, she definitely talked about their relationship – both as a couple and working together – and how it used to be. She’s been pretty honest about it all in the past, and it was good to hear her reflect on it again.

She described feeling overwhelmed and hopeless, sharing on the WTF podcast with Marc Maron in 2019 that the situation was impossible to continue. She felt incredibly isolated and sad, even while with him, and realized he wasn’t the person she was meant to spend her life with – or the person she was meant to be herself.

That year, Mandy joined other female musicians in publicly criticizing Ryan, detailing how he had negatively affected their careers and alleging he used manipulative tactics.

She explained in a New York Times interview that he used music to exert control. He frequently told her she wasn’t a true musician simply because she didn’t play an instrument.

Mandy explained that his controlling actions prevented her from building important relationships in her field during her twenties, a time when she could have significantly advanced her career.

Ryan first denied doing anything wrong, but he later apologized for his behavior.

In a 2020 letter, he expressed deep regret for how he had treated others during his life and career. He simply stated, “I’m sorry.” He explained that time spent alone allowed him to reflect and understand the need for major personal changes.

Mandy became a mother after marrying Taylor in 2018. They have three children: sons Gus, 5, and Ozzie, 3, and daughter Lou, who is 20 months old. Mandy frequently compliments Taylor’s abilities as a father.

He’s an amazing dad, husband, and partner! Juggling two energetic toddlers and a demanding job is tough, especially while I’m home with Lou, but he makes it look effortless. I’m so thankful to have him – I couldn’t do this with anyone else. So grateful for you, T!

For a deeper look into the couple’s family life, read on.

Mandy Moore and Taylor Goldsmith have two sons: August, born in February 2021, and Oscar, born in October 2022.

For Father’s Day 2023, Mandy sent a sweet message to her husband, saying how happy she was to be raising their child with him. She told him that she, their child, and he were incredibly lucky to have each other, and finished with a loving ‘Happy Father’s Day!’ and ‘I love you very much!’

In an Instagram post honoring Taylor, Mandy wrote that she always knew he’d be a good dad – he was even writing songs about coaching Little League before they got married! But she added that she was still amazed by how naturally gifted and wonderful he was once they actually became parents.

I’m constantly amazed by everything you do – your patience, kindness, and how you always jump in to help, whether it’s changing diapers, comforting a crying baby, or keeping up with our energetic toddler, all without me even needing to ask. You’re also a master at getting Gus to eat and always make Ozzie laugh. And your music choices for the boys are incredible… I could list countless other things!

Mandy shared on Instagram in February 2023 that they celebrated her partner, Gus Goldsmith’s, birthday early with loved ones. She wrote that two years with Gus have passed quickly and expressed how lucky they feel to have him in their lives.

In April 2020, Mandy revealed on Instagram that after spending more than six weeks in quarantine with someone, they were still happily getting along.

“Me and my love,” Mandy shared on Instagram when teasing another duet performance. 

Whether performing music together or cuddling on the couch, these two make one cute couple. 

The Dawes musician and the actress/singer collaborated on a song for This Is Us.

In November 2018, composer Chris Goldsmith shared a photo on Instagram with Mandy Moore and Sidd Khosla from the day they recorded “Invisible Ink” for an episode of This Is Us. He expressed how honored he was that Sidd asked him to co-write the song and then record it with someone he considers a close friend. You can find the song on Spotify and Apple Music.

The two hike in Kilimanjaro National Park in August 2018.

In May 2018, a charming couple attended the Communities in Schools Celebration in Los Angeles.

In September 2018, Moore shared a photo on Instagram of herself and someone else looking exhausted after being woken up by the hotel fire alarm in the middle of the night. She also mentioned how happy they were to finally spend 24 hours together after being apart for nearly a month. She added that seeing @dawestheband perform is always a great experience, and encouraged her followers in Portland to enjoy the show that night.

The two attend the 2017 Emmy Awards.

Moore shared on Instagram a throwback to Emmy Sunday, recalling how someone traveled across the country that very morning just to spend the day with her.

Mandy posted this picture to celebrate her and T’s two-year anniversary in July 2017, writing, “These have been the best two years, and I’m always smiling when I’m with you, T.”

In January 2016, Moore shared on Instagram how proud they were of a band member and the entire group for delivering a fantastic performance in their hometown the night before.

The actress from This Is Us confidently wears heels, even if it makes her taller than her partner – a truly inspiring couple!

The couple enjoyed a mini-vacay in San Francisco to see an iconic landmark.

Oh my gosh, Ed Sheeran gets me! He’s basically saying I want to be that close, tucked away safely with you, like in the pocket of your jeans! And Taylor… she understands too! She thinks of keeping me as something precious, marking your place in a story… it’s just… perfect. They get it, you know? It’s all about wanting to be a little piece of your everyday life.

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2026-05-21 03:47