Mandy Moore Finds Hope and Gratitude During Thanksgiving After Losing Her Home in L.A. Fires

28 November 2025

Mandy Moore and Taylor Goldsmith at 2025 Grammys. Credit : Michael Buckner/Billboard via Getty

As families across the U.S. gathered around tables this Thanksgiving, Mandy Moore used the holiday to offer a powerful message of gratitude and resilience, nearly a year after wildfires destroyed her home in Altadena, California.

On November 27 she posted a black and white series of photos showing herself alongside her husband Taylor Goldsmith and their three children, sons Gus and Ozzie, and baby daughter Lou. Through soft smiles and quiet moments, the images capture a family leaning on each other during hardship. “It’s been a pretty wild and difficult year,” Moore wrote. “But the top line is definitely overwhelming gratitude.” She added a simple wish: “Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours,” and expressed special thankfulness “for these four.”

The fires earlier this year devastated more than just homes for Moore’s family the cost was steep: their house was left unlivable, her husband’s studio was lost, and years of memories reduced to ashes. But through the ashes, the couple found refuge, a close friend, Hilary Duff, along with her husband, opened their home to Moore and her family during the most difficult days. It was an act of generosity Moore acknowledged as instrumental in helping them rebuild.

Despite the loss and upheaval, Moore’s Thanksgiving post underscored a shift in focus from what had been destroyed to what remained: love, family, connection. The monochrome photos felt intentional, a visual metaphor for clarity and calm after chaos. In a year that brought destruction, fear and uncertainty, the holiday became a moment of reflection, a chance to acknowledge survival, togetherness and hope.

Moore’s decision to speak publicly about her loss and recovery rather than retreat into privacy resonates beyond celebrity circles. Many are seeing her message as a reminder that even amid disaster, people can find strength and healing. Her openness about grief, gratitude and rebuilding strikes a universal chord: loss is painful, but community and family can help restore what’s most important.

In addition to the Thanksgiving note, Moore’s story has drawn attention to broader issues. the toll of wildfires on communities, the fragility of stability, and the importance of support networks. Her situation highlights how disaster can upend lives in an instant, but also how kindness and solidarity can help those affected move forward.

As the Moore-Goldsmith family embraces this Thanksgiving with what remains intact, each other, their message is clear: even after loss, gratitude can endure. Their story offers a quiet but powerful lesson that sometimes the simplest expressions, a family photo, a heartfelt message can carry more meaning than the grandest statements.