In the late '90s, Mandy Moore was a teen pop star with a blossoming acting career. But after landing parts in films like"The Princess Diaries" and"A Walk to Remember," her career seemed to stall. While Mandy did continue to work in Hollywood, things were slow with just a few guest-starring roles, some failed pilots and smaller films. It wasn’t until 2016 when she was cast in"This Is Us" that her career took a total 180.
"When I came out, people warned me that it was going to ruin my career, and they were right for a while," Ellen laterBut in 2003, Ellen launched her own talk show -- and it ended up becoming a massive hit. It was nominated for 11 Daytime Emmy Awards in its first season alone and racked up over 25 wins over the course of its time on the air. Ellen has even gone on to host the Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, and the Primetime Emmys.