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The Mandy Model: Tips for young hollywood
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The Mandy Model: Tips for young hollywood
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The Mandy Model: Tips for Young Hollywood
By Kati Johnston
Special to MSN Entertainment
Dear Britney/Lindsay/Jessica and the rest of you-know-who-you-are:
Stop, take a deep breath, finish rehab if applicable--and notice the career trajectory of Mandy Moore. Moore is the shining example of how to grow up not only gracefully, but powerfully, in Young Hollywood. Her music (especially on her fabulous brand-new CD, "Wild Hope") and her film and TV career have shown wise, thoughtful choices. And her notable absence from the nightlife scene shows not only that nice girls can succeed--brilliantly--but that those evening hours partying can be better spent on something that Moore clearly does, like, say, intelligent songwriting. So, with Mandy as our example, let's look at the right way to build a Hollywood career.
1) Study your artistic heroes. The best way to leave your bubblegum past behind (Brit, are you listening?), is to focus on your own idols in the music biz. Mandy's admitted admiring alt-folk types like Jeff Buckley and the Weepies. Which has clearly shaped her growth in musical attitude. Suddenly, Mandy's got an edgy, adult sound that has lifted her away from the pack.
2) Pick your acting roles wisely. Mandy's managed to shine in virtually every film she's been in, and was the sole reason to see "Because I Said So." She's growing as an accomplished comedian, and can hold her own against vets like Diane Keaton, and, in her forthcoming "License to Wed," against Robin Williams and "The Office's" John Krasinski.
3) Play to your voice's strengths. Mandy's voice is sweet and strong, with just enough edge to make you listen twice. She's concentrated on her delicious delivery. Her new CD, "Wild Hope," has critics comparing her to the likes of Sarah McLachlan and Dar Williams. That's what happens when you set your sights higher than, say, remaking "These Boots Were Made for Walkin'".
4) When all else fails, be classy. Face it: have you ever seen Mandy look anything less than stunning and poised? A willowy gorgeous brunette in a sea of lookalike blondes, she's got a great sense of style and has managed to steer clear of bad extensions, shaved body parts, bare feet at the gas-station bathroom, public tattoo incidents, and ripped fishnets.
5) Be yourself. And that doesn't mean just in your everyday life--Mandy is comfortable in her own skin and radiates complete confidence, even if she still wrestles, as she told the Associated Press earlier this year, with the blues. It's common for young people, of course; but as experienced by Mandy, it doesn't involve heavy acting out in the form of wild partying, bad boyfriend choices, or stripper poles.
6) Be yourself, part two. One of our favorite Mandy projects in the past couple of years was her ongoing role on the satiric "Entourage" on HBO--playing herself. It's easy to see how heartthrob Vinnie Chase would carry a torch for the darling Mandy. Now, she was playing herself playing herself, which by the way, isn't as easy as Mandy made it look.
7) Make a statement. Moore's new album has critics dizzy with appreciation, and her first single, "Extraordinary," gives us a taste of what's to come. When she sings, "I was a starling, nobody's darling / Now I'm ready to be extraordinary," we may not totally buy the first part of that sentiment--but we totally believe the second part.
8) Use the small screen to your advantage. Moore's TV appearances have been among her biggest hits, from "The Simpsons" to "Scrubs" (too bad about her and Zach not working out, though--weren't they a cute couple?), to the aforementioned "Entourage." This is just how to build on small but high-impact cameos as she forges her film career.
9) No! Reality! Shows! Ever! Moore's been way too smart to stoop to this, and in fact skewered the genre in the big-screen "American Dreamz," which we'd have loved for the soundtrack alone. The heartbreaking "Mommy Don't Drink Me to Bed Tonight" showcases Moore's natural country inflections and is reminiscent of a young Alison Krauss.
10) Keep your eyes on the prize. Building your career project by project, step by step, out of the spotlight when at all possible--this is just how Mandy Moore has grown from young pop star to all-grown-up edgy singer-songwriter. So, Young Hollywood, watch Mandy and learn. Meanwhile, we're going to go listen to her new CD again. Extraordinary, indeed!
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i agree with some of it but she could use some work with #7.
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Mandy has hardly ever had any controversy. That can be a good thing or a bad thing.
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who is she?
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Mandy is amazing. Nice article.
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^She is amazing. She is a great role model
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She doesn't have that much success though, most of her films flop and so do her albums.
She only has one film that critics liked: Saved
She only has one film that did well at the box-office: A Walk to Remember
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Originally posted by XTIANLOVESBRITNEY
who is she?
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WTF? 
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Mandy is such a great role model....she's so in the news SO MUCH lately
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Originally posted by R0KR of the R0Ks
Mandy has hardly ever had any controversy. That can be a good thing or a bad thing.
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yeah cos she hasnt done anything to stand out or anything, like how Jessica had Newlyweds, Britney had the raunchy image and Lindsay was the party girl. Critics are harder on them because of their image whilst critics barely notice Mandy to pass judgement in the first place. Mandy has her morals and isnt changing herself for hollywood but in the long run, she still hasnt really developed a crowd as strong as the others because of that which is why they are more successful/richer
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I do agree with the positivity of this article, but I have no idea why they've mentioned Jessica Simpson, who is also usually absent from that type of ****. ;p Anyways, true she's been a good girl and still successful, which I admire, but her quietness has left her in the wake of Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Jessica Simpson for all of time. She actually needs to step it up as well, although not in the same ways as the other three. = X
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Originally posted by Exodus
I do agree with the positivity of this article, but I have no idea why they've mentioned Jessica Simpson, who is also usually absent from that type of ****. ;p Anyways, true she's been a good girl and still successful, which I admire, but her quietness has left her in the wake of Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Jessica Simpson for all of time. She actually needs to step it up as well, although not in the same ways as the other three. = X
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I think Mandy should give up on music; she's tried so many times and failed. She should stick to movies, despite most of her films getting mixed reviews; critics agree that she's a good actress.
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The thing is, because of these things, she's going to have a much more positive legacy and most likely a longer career. But in the mean time, the skanks are gonna continue to make the bank. Don't worry though, they'll all probably be dead soon.
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Originally posted by Seymour_Omnis
I think Mandy should give up on music; she's tried so many times and failed. She should stick to movies, despite most of her films getting mixed reviews; critics agree that she's a good actress.
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She needs to stop reinventing herself is wut she should do. "I Wanna Be With You" and "Cry" are her strengths, so she should stick with that. Be the female Nick Lachey. 
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Originally posted by Seymour_Omnis
She only has one film that did well at the box-office: A Walk to Remember
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BECAUSE I SAID SO, made over 60 mill... A WALK TO REMEMBER made about 49 mill. get your facts right...
and she is brilliant. I absolutely adore her!
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Mandy Moore is by far my favorite female celebrity and always has been since Candy. I'm glad she didn't go insane like lots of the other ones. (But I wish she was still dating Zach Braff.)
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Originally posted by ATRL
Mandy Moore is by far my favorite female celebrity and always has been since Candy. I'm glad she didn't go insane like lots of the other ones. (But I wish she was still dating Zach Braff.)
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I actually prefer her with Andy Roddick.
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