Mandy Moore Reveals Her ‘Least Traditional’ Family: Her Mom and Two Brothers are Gay

Actress, singer, and songwriter Mandy Moore sat down with the beauty website Byrdie.com to talk about her beauty secrets but it’s what she revealed about her family that is making headlines.

Moore, who was a teen pop star before embarking on an acting career that until recently, was not really what you’d call a career (she had three failed tv series before NBC’s This is Us), was asked about playing a mother of triplets on the show which allowed her to open up about her own “least traditional” family.

Byrdie.com:

“I’ve never really talked about this,” she offers, “but my parents are divorced. My mother left my father for a woman. And both of my two brothers are gay.”

Growing up, Mandy’s nuclear family unit was still intact. “My parents loved each other; they did an incredible job raising all of us,” she says. It wasn’t until she and her brothers got older that their “seemingly traditional” family began to fracture. Getting married so young (she was 24 when she wed Adams in 2009) might have been a way of creating her “own kind of normalcy,” Mandy says. “Then I learned that that wasn’t going to be the fruitful experience I wanted it to be.”

Today, the actress says everyone in her family is “exactly where they should be. Everyone’s so much happier, richer, and more fulfilled, being their authentic selves.”

Moore also recently performed in the “Fight Song” cover put together by 34 other celebs for Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention.

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Mandy Moore Reveals Her ‘Least Traditional’ Family: Her Mom and Two Brothers are Gay

Want to Feel Better About the World? Help an LGBT Senior

Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders is expanding its programs, and it needs the younger generations to help implement them.

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Shawn Mendes, Britney Spears, ‘3 Million Illegals’, Trevor Noah, Anderson Cooper, Shouting Match: HOT LINKS

TREAT YOU BETTER. Shawn Mendes flaunts for Flaunt magazine.

STILL HURTING. Do you still find yourself crying (sometimes uncontrollably) over Hillary Clinton’s loss? “And suddenly, there on the 101 freeway, I was down the hole again. Tears streaming, sobs choking, heart breaking. The realization hitting me. I am Her.”

OH BABY, BABY. Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake get the Lifetime movie treatment–and it’s terrifying.

VIRAL VIDEO OF THE DAY (NO. 1). Trump voter tells CNN that “3 million illegals voted” in California: “Paula proceeded to try to convince Camerota that CNN had reported that three million undocumented immigrants in California alone had voted in the November elections. Why the CNN host refused to accept that, Paula backed down by insisting it ‘was reported all across the media.’ So, what ‘media’ is Paula paying following? It would not be surprising if she’s referring to these sites that peddle in lies and fabrications, conspiracy theories and other nonsense: INFOWARS: ‘REPORT: THREE MILLION VOTES IN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CAST BY ILLEGAL ALIENS.’”

VIRAL VIDEO OF THE DAY (NO. 2). Trevor Noah faces off against Tomi Lahren.

OVERSEAS. Pro-gay French President Francois Hollande says he will not seek reelection: “The surprise announcement from the socialist leader marks the “first time in 60 years that a sitting French president has not run for re-election,” as NPR’s Eleanor Beardsley reports from Paris. “Terrorist attacks and a sagging economy beset Hollande and made him one of the most unpopular presidents ever.” Hollande made the announcement in a televised address, where he spoke for about 10 minutes and defended his record since taking office in 2012, Eleanor adds.”

SHE’S STILL WITH HER. Katy Perry reflects on her amazing night with Hillary at the UNICEF Snowflake Ball: “It’s funny, sometimes people who disagree with me just say, ‘Shut up and sing.’ Boy, will I do so in a whole new way… next year. Hell hath no fury like a woman REBORN.”

HOT SEAT. Andy Cohen and Kelly Ripa ask Anderson Cooper if he’s a gold star gay. Anderson squirms.

SHOUTING MATCH. Clinton aides accuse Trump aides of stoking racism: “‘If providing a platform for white supremacists makes me a brilliant tactician, I am proud to have lost,” [Clinton communications director Jennifer Palmier] said. “I would rather lose than win the way you guys did.’ Kellyanne Conway, Trump’s campaign manager, fumed: “Do you think I ran a campaign where white supremacists had a platform?’ ‘You did, Kellyanne. You did,’ interjected Palmieri, who choked up at various points of the session.”

JACKIE. New featurette from the Natalie Portman movie about the former First Lady.

THURSDAY THIRST. Zoe Reyes.

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Shawn Mendes, Britney Spears, ‘3 Million Illegals’, Trevor Noah, Anderson Cooper, Shouting Match: HOT LINKS

연세대 총여학생회장에 당선된 '성 소수자' 신학생은 '선거운동 중 마음 안 다친 날이 없었다'고 말한다
서울대에 이어 이번에는 연세대에서 ‘성 소수자’가 학생 대표로 당선됐다.

연세대 중앙선거관리위원회에 따르…

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You Can Have Input on the FDA's Blood Donation Policy

The agency is taking comments online through Friday about a policy that would assess donors on risk factors for HIV rather than their sexual identity. 

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Whoopi Goldberg Gets Emotional Receiving Award for AIDS Activism from Elizabeth Taylor’s Grandson – WATCH

On The View on Thursday, Whoopi Goldberg was honored by the grandchildren of Elizabeth Taylor for her three decades of AIDS activism.

In commemorating World AIDS Day, Goldberg recounted how she initially became involved with the fight against AIDS. She recalled how Elizabeth Taylor approached her many years ago and asked if she would join her battle against the epidemic. Goldberg didn’t hesitate and she’s been fighting ever since.

To honor Goldberg’s work, four of Elizabeth Taylor’s grandchildren along with the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation put together a video featuring Collin Farrell, Lionel Richie, and Elton John, praising Golberg’s tireless efforts.

Those grandchildren then surprised the funny lady by showing up and presenting her with the Elizabeth Taylor Legacy Award.

Taylor’s grandson Quinn Tivey also shared that the U.S. Government has committed $4 million to help the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation’s efforts in Malawi.

The video of Goldberg getting surprised will punch you in the feels, so have some kleenex handy.

Watch, below.

[h/t NNN]

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Whoopi Goldberg Gets Emotional Receiving Award for AIDS Activism from Elizabeth Taylor’s Grandson – WATCH

What World AIDS Day Means to Me

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