Mandy Moore.Photo: Ron Batzdorff/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
Mandy Mooreis reflecting on what life has been like after the end ofThis Is Us.
In an interview withThe Hollywood Reporterpublished on Monday, Moore, 38, opened up about how “daunting” it has been moving on from the NBC series after itsseries finaleaired in May.
“Clearly, nothing will ever hold the same place in my heart as [This Is Us],” she told the outlet. “And, quite frankly, nothing will probably mean the same thing to the world in the way that that job did.”
“I love working and I feel so incredibly lucky to have had the best job in the world for the last six years,” she continued.
“I think every creative person is definitely afraid of not working and feels like their last job is their last job,” the actress added. “I have been reading stuff and thinking about what’s next, but it’s daunting.”
This Is Us cast.Maarten de Boer/NBCUniversal
Moore also mentioned how “strange” it is to no longer report to theThis Is Usset.
“I’m sad about that,” she added. “But I’m also excited about figuring out what’s next while I try to enjoy a little bit of downtime.”
AfterThis Is Usaired its final season this year, the beloved NBC drama was expected to garner numerous Emmy nominations — including an outstanding lead actress nod for Moore’s portrayal of family matriarch Rebecca Pearson’s struggle with Alzheimer’s.
Sterling K. Brown as Randall and Mandy Moore as Rebecca on This Is Us.Ron Batzdorff/NBC
In the past, the hit NBC drama has received more than 35 Emmy nominations across its six seasons, including four wins —Sterling K. Brown’s2017 win, two guest actor wins forRon Cephas Jonesand another guest actor statuette forGerald McRaney.
Though fans were outraged on social media, Moore later spoke out and said she was “grateful” to have been part of such a special show.
“Do I wish our show was recognized in what I think was its finest hour? Sure. And Dan Fogelman’s brilliant writing for 6 seasons (helloTHE TRAIN)? @kenolin1’s impeccable direction? Our insanely, wildly talented cast and crew? Yah [sic]….” Moore wrote on her Instagram Story at the time.
“But nothing can take away what our show meant to SO MANY (us included),” she added. “That’s an incredible legacy to be a part of. I will be grateful forever. #thisisus”
Mandy Moore’s Instagram Story.Mandy Moore/Instagram
Moore hassince reflected on the situation furtherin an interview withEntertainment Tonightpublished last Thursday.
“We’re really lucky we were there every other year, besides this year. So, can’t be too upset when things don’t swing your way, and you celebrate the breadth of the show,” she told the outlet. “I don’t think you can say that about too many jobs and too many shows. So, I think that’s our biggest takeaway.”
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She added, “Like, the fact that we get to do this work, and the fact that this show, these stories, these characters have connected so deeply with people from the beginning and all the way through 106 episodes, that’s the ball game. I mean, I feel like we’re really lucky that we leave behind a real legacy.”
All six seasons ofThis Is Uscan be streamed on the NBC app and Hulu.
source: people.com
