Mandy Moore Reflects on 'Dramatic Encounter' During 2003 'Vanity Fair' Cover Shoot

One of the most iconic magazine covers from the early 2000s had a lot of drama happening behind the scenes, as shared by Mandy Moore.

In July 2003, Moore, who is now 40 years old, graced the cover of Vanity Fair. She was joined by other actresses like Amanda Bynes, Alexis Bledel, Lindsay Lohan, and Evan Rachel Wood. The headline for the issue read, “It’s Totally Raining Teens!”

Over twenty years later, Moore remembered that there was a lot of teenage drama during the shoot. She mentioned a fight between two people over a boy.

During an episode of the "Not Alone" podcast on Tuesday, April 9, the actress shared that she felt like a real outsider at that time. She didn't feel like she belonged to the cool kids club and was confused about the fight.

Moore shared a story about an interesting encounter with Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who were also on the cover. She said the experience boosted her confidence during a hectic time.

During an interview with host Valeria Lipovetsky, Moore mentioned that one of the Olsen twins had a crush on her boyfriend at the time. She found it amusing and felt pretty cool about it. Moore joked that she must have made a good choice in her boyfriend since the Olsen twin had a crush on him.

Moore dated tennis superstar Andy Roddick from 2002 to 2004, although she did not mention any specific names.

On the Vanity Fair cover, Moore was pictured standing next to Hilary Duff. The two actresses now find this experience amusing and laugh about it often.

Duff, 36, is a very close friend of Moore, who described her as a dear friend. Their husbands are also best friends. Moore tied the knot with musician Taylor Goldsmith in 2016, while Duff married music producer Matthew Koma in 2019.

According to Moore, Hilary is the ultimate mom goals in every way. She is an amazing mother and businesswoman who handles everything with grace and poise.

Duff and Koma have two daughters together, Banks who is 5 years old and Mae who is 3 years old. They made the exciting announcement in December 2023 that they are expecting their third child. Duff also has a son named Luca, who is 12 years old, from her previous marriage with Mike Comrie.

On the other hand, Moore has two sons, Gus who is 3 years old and Ozzie who is 17 months old, with Goldsmith.

Moore expressed her gratitude and amazement at reconnecting with Duff in this way. The bond between them has left her feeling thankful and amazed.

Both Moore and Duff are members of a community of moms in Los Angeles. Moore described how they all provide support and encouragement to each other on a regular basis.

"We're all very involved in each other's lives, even though we live in different parts of the city and our kids go to different schools," she shared. "I still feel connected to a community I can rely on."

Discovering this new group of people has been eye-opening for Moore, despite being cautioned that this would be the outcome.

"It's interesting how certain friendships start to fade away and take a back seat, while new friendships take the spotlight," she said. "Others had mentioned this to me before, but I didn't really understand until I experienced it myself. You end up forming strong bonds with people simply because your kids are friends or go to the same school. It becomes your support system and community."

Editor's P/S:

The Vanity Fair cover shoot from 2003 was a fascinating glimpse into the world of young Hollywood at the time. It's clear that there was a lot of drama and competition behind the scenes, as Mandy Moore shared in her recent interview. It's interesting to see how the relationships between the actresses have evolved over the years, with Moore and Hilary Duff now being close friends.

It's also heartening to hear how Moore has found a new community of friends through her children. As she mentioned, it's common for friendships to change and evolve as you go through different stages of life. It's important to embrace these changes and be open to new connections, as they can bring unexpected joy and support.