Mandy Moore says ex-husband Ryan Adams damaged her career as he was 'controlling' and 'psychologically abusive'

Mandy met Adams when she was at an important stage of her career and was looking forward to shedding her pop star image and was looking for more credible work in the industry
UPDATED FEB 14, 2019

In a new expose, seven women, including the 'This Is Us' actress Mandy Moore, have publicly come out and narrated their stories accusing the music producer Ryan Adams of emotional abuse and/or sexual misconduct. Adams is also Moore's ex-husband. The actress spoke out after seven women came forward to accuse Adams, 44, of various incidents of alleged manipulation, including using career opportunities in exchange for sex.

Supporting the women, the actress spoke about her own experiences as well. “Music was a point of control for him,” the 34-year-old told the New York Times in the article published on Wednesday, February 13. The 'Candy' songstress met Adams when she was at an important stage of her career where she was looking forward to shedding her pop star image and get on with more credible work in the industry.

Mandy Moore attends The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 Women In Entertainment at Milk Studios on December 05, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images)
Mandy Moore attends The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 Women In Entertainment at Milk Studios on December 05, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images)

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