Moved to Orlando, Florida with her family at six weeks old

Began taking voice lessons at age ten

Appeared in local musical theater productions, including "The Sound of Music"

Signed with Epic Records, after being approached by producers who suggested she record a demo

Toured with both *NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys in support of her hit debut single "Candy" and upcoming album

Released debut album, So Real; certified platinum in the U.S

Featured in the direct-to-video release "Magic Al and the Mind Factory" (filmed in 1998)

Released follow-up album, I Wanna Be With You, a re-worked version of her debut album

Hosted the MTV music and chat series "The Mandy Moore Show" (later titled "Mandy")

Released the self-titled album Mandy Moore, featuring an edgier, more rock-infused sound

Voiced a bear cub in the comedy sequel "Dr. Dolittle 2"

Feature acting debut in "The Princess Diaries" as a popular cheerleader; character performed the song "Stupid Cupid"

First leading role in a feature, "A Walk to Remember"

Acted opposite Elijah Wood in "Try Seventeen"

Starred in the romantic comedy "How To Deal"

Played the daugther of the president in "Chasing Liberty"

Played a proper and popular girl at a Christian school in the religion satire "Saved!"

Co-starred in the musical "Romance & Cigarettes" written and directed by John Turturro

Guest-starred on five episodes of the hit HBO show "Entourage"

Played Sally Kendoo, a cutthroat overachiever with a heart of stone in Paul Weitz' "American Dreamz"

Co-starred in Justin Theroux's directing debut, "Dedication"; premiered at Sundance

Co-starred with John Krasinski, as a newly-engaged couple in the comedy "License to Wed"