Mandy Moore, 40, faced backlash after participating in a GoFundMe campaign for her family members who lost their home in the recent Los Angeles wildfires. The actress, best known for her role in this is ustook to Instagram on January 9 to promote the fundraising campaign titled “Helping Goldsmiths Rebuild After Devastating Loss Caused by Fires.” The campaign aims to raise $60,000 for her brother-in-law Griff and sister-in-law Kate, who lost everything, including their home and Griff’s music equipment.
Mandy Moore at the 29th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, USA on January 14, 2024
Mandy Moore faced backlash after participating in a GoFundMe campaign to help her family members who lost their home in the Los Angeles wildfires. The actress, who was also affected by the fires, defended her post, telling critics to “Kindly F Off” and stressing that her family needs support during this difficult time.
Mandy captioned the post, saying: “Yesterday, my brother-in-law and sister-in-law Griff and Kate lost their home and everything they owned in the Eaton fire. And with their first child due within weeks, they need our support now more than ever.” Griff is a touring musician who also lost his arsenal Full of drums/rhythms that he uses to make a living. “It’s all a lot. Many have asked how to help during this unimaginably difficult time… Please consider donating and sharing to help them rebuild. Link in bio and all the love.”
However, Mandy faced criticism from some who questioned the need for donations, especially given her celebrity status. She responded directly to her critics, writing: “And people are asking if we’re helping our families or crediting some arbitrary amount of money that Google says someone isn’t helpful or compassionate.” “Of course we are. Our friend Matt started this GoFundMe and I’m sharing it because people have asked how they can help. We’ve lost most of our lives in a fire too. Please F OFF. No one is forcing you to do anything.”
After turning off comments on the post, Mandy continued to share updates and support for fire victims on her Instagram Stories, and promote other families’ GoFundMe pages and fire relief resources. “Love you, Kate and Griff,” she wrote in another post dedicated to her family.
Mandy previously reported that she and her family were forced to evacuate their home in Altadena on January 8, only to discover the next day that their property had been severely damaged by fires. She reflected on the experience, saying, “We lost Taylor and Griffin’s studio with every instrument and piece of equipment they ever owned… Everyone we knew lost everything.”
Despite the huge loss, Mandy expressed her sense of responsibility to help others in the community, adding: “Altadena is strong.”
Mandy Moore is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, best known for her pop music career in the late 1990s and early 2000s. She gained widespread popularity with her single “Candy” and her debut album Very real. Over the years, Moore transitioned from music to acting, receiving critical acclaim for her role as Rebecca Pearson on the hit TV series. this is usWhich extended from 2016 to 2022.
In addition to her music and acting, Moore is known for her humanitarian efforts. She is an advocate for various causes and has used her platform to support charitable campaigns. Throughout her career, Mandy Moore has enjoyed a wide range of success in both entertainment and charity work, becoming a beloved figure among her fans for her talent and support. She is also known for her role in films like A walk to remember and tangled (As Rapunzel’s voice).
