Mandy Moore's a Mom of Two! Get to Know Her Husband and Baby Daddy Taylor Goldsmith

Mandy Moore and husband Taylor Goldsmith have been pretty blissfully happy since they first met—and, if you ask Moore, even before that (but more on that later). The This Is Us star gushed about her rocker hubby on his birthday in August 2020, "I’m not sure what I did in a past life to deserve you but it must have been something big. You are undeniable. Your inherent light, humility, grace, humor, and compassion are contagious and I feel lucky to get the chance to bask in your goodness with outstretched arms." She continued, "Thank you for trusting me with your heart. Thank you for being the best travel companion, crossword puzzler, songwriting partner, pet parent, and my favorite person."

What a guy! Get to know the man who knew the way to her heart ('90s Mandy, anyone?).

What band does Taylor Goldsmith play for?

Goldsmith is a member of the band Dawes. He joined Dawes (then called Simon Dawes, after a bandmate) in 2002. When Simon Dawes left the band, Goldsmith and his bandmates (including younger brother Griffin and Wylie Gerber) teamed up with keyboardist Tay Straithairn and formed folk rock band Dawes in 2009.

Goldsmith has also been in other bands, including Middle Brother (from 2010 to 2011). He also performed on The New Basement Tapes alongside artists including Elvis Costello and Marcus Mumford of Mumford and Sons. The project was based on newly uncovered and unused Bob Dylan lyrics.

Goldsmith serves as songwriter and producer. He also plays guitar, bass and keyboards.

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How old is Taylor Goldsmith?

Goldsmith is 38 years old as of this writing. His birthday is Aug. 16, 1985.

What is Taylor Goldsmith's height?

Goldsmith is 5'9". Because we know you're wondering, this too, he is the same height as Moore...unless she wears heels.

How did Mandy Moore and Taylor Goldsmith meet?

Moore and Goldsmith met after she complimented his band on Instagram.

In 2015, she posted that she was excited about the new Dawes album. Goldsmith saw it and got in touch with her. Moore told PEOPLE, "Somehow, Taylor saw it and sent a note to me. We started emailing back and forth, then we went on a date and the rest is history. Thanks Instagram, for helping me meet my fiancé!"

They even bonded despite their long distance status initially, Moore said. "We spent hours FaceTiming each other. We fell in love before we’d even really held hands or kissed or anything," she revealed. "It was great."

Is Taylor Goldsmith in Mandy Moore's band?

Goldsmith isn't officially in Moore's band, but he has performed on, co-written and produced songs with Moore. She repaid the favor: Moore starred in Dawes' music video for "Roll With the Punches," which blew Goldsmith's mind. He gushed to Entertainment Weekly, "I’m pretty blown away by her acting and just blown away by her in general, I guess, so it was fun to bring together what we both do, even if just in some small way."

Goldsmith also worked with Moore on the song her character, Rebecca, performed on This Is Us. She told PEOPLE of the track, called "Invisible Ink," "It was funny to get into character and backstory with Taylor. It was very unexpected!"

She gushed of Goldsmith, "I’m happy anytime we collaborate, we sing together and play together at the house all the time. Working on my music and being in the studio, it makes me emotional to think about it. It’s been a really long road. I couldn’t be more thrilled that it’s happening and he’s a part of it. It’s so special."

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She added, "I was singing in the booth last night. I looked over and he had his eyes closed, playing the guitar. I thought, 'There’s nothing cooler than being able to collaborate in this sort of setting with somebody you love, trust and respect, in the way that I respect him.' He’s the most talented, having him grace any music that I’m a part of is always a treat."

Goldsmith is in part responsible for Moore's return to music, actually. “I had so much fear and self-doubt for so long, I thought that phase of my life was over. Then my character singing on the show put me back in the recording studio, made me sing live in front of the crew. And I was like, I remember how to do this! It feels good! It started to light a fire in me again, as did being in a healthy and supportive relationship with my husband, who I’m in awe of as a songwriter," she told Parade.

The couple also performed together throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

When did Taylor Goldsmith and Mandy Moore get engaged?

Goldsmith and Moore got engaged at their California home in September 2017. The couple had been together for two years at the time, and Goldsmith was reportedly "petrified" of popping the question. We're glad it worked out for them!

When did Mandy Moore and Taylor Goldsmith get married?

Goldsmith and Moore tied the knot on Nov. 18, 2018, in a sweet backyard ceremony.

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Where do Mandy Moore and Taylor Goldsmith live?

Moore and Goldsmith share a home together in Pasadena, California. The architecture and decor is reminiscent of the 1950s, which she loves, but had to undergo some renovations first. "We fell in love with the views, the pool, the yard, basically the whole energy of the place," she gushed to Architectural Digest. She added that Goldsmith had only a few specific demands for what she called their "dream house."

"Taylor was as involved as he wanted to be," she said. "He had opinions about certain things, but his only real demands were for bookshelves—he’s a voracious reader—and room for a baby grand piano and a turntable."

What religion is Taylor Goldsmith?

Goldsmith is Jewish.

How old was Mandy Moore when she met her husband?

Moore, born April 10, 1984, was 31 in 2015 when she and Goldsmith met. Depending on what month they met, Goldsmith would have been 29 or 30 at the time.

What did Mandy Moore name her baby?

Moore has had two babies, in fact!

Moore's eldest child, son August "Gus" Harrison Goldsmith, was born on Feb. 20, 2021. "Gus is here 💙💙💙💙. Our sweet boy, August Harrison Goldsmith. He was punctual and arrived right on his due date, much to the delight of his parents," she wrote on Instagram at the time. "We were prepared to fall in love in all sorts of brand new ways, but it goes beyond anything we could have ever imagined."

She and Goldsmith welcomed son Oscar Bennett Goldsmith on Oct. 21, 2022. She wrote on Instagram, "Ozzie is here! Oscar Bennett Goldsmith arrived a little late but with much aplomb (and an easier/speedier delivery than his big brother, much to the delight of his parents). Every adage is true: our hearts have doubled in size and the immediacy of the love is astounding. He is beyond words and we are so grateful for our family of four!"

How old was Mandy Moore when she had a child?

Moore was 36 when she had her first child, son August, in February 2021. She was 38 when she and Goldsmith welcomed Oscar into the world.

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