When life gives you wildfires, make… new reality TV-worthy living arrangements! Mandy Moore and her crew—husband Taylor Goldsmith and their three tiny tornadoes, Gus (3), Oscar (2), and Lou (3 months)—have temporarily moved in with Hilary Duff and her husband Matthew Koma. Why? Because Los Angeles is apparently auditioning for its next disaster flick, and Mandy’s house didn’t make the cut.
The fire, dubbed the Eaton Fires (which sounds like a rejected name for a heavy metal band), forced the Moore-Goldsmith clan to evacuate their Altadena home. While their “main house” survived, the flames turned their garage, back house, and music studio into a pile of dramatic ashes. Cue Mandy’s public announcement: “Our house is currently not livable.” Translation? Time to call in Hollywood’s ultimate Cool Mom, Hilary Duff.
But wait, there’s more! In a plot twist straight out of a soap opera, Taylor’s brother, Griffin Goldsmith, spilled the beans on Instagram. Apparently, Hilary and Matt didn’t just offer their home; they also launched a GoFundMe for Griffin and his pregnant wife Kit, who lost their home to the same fiery fiasco. “This is the kindest act any human could do,” Griffin gushed. “They are the most beautiful, selfless people we’ve ever known.” Somewhere, a Hallmark scriptwriter just burst into happy tears.
Meanwhile, Hilary and Matt’s house is basically a sitcom waiting to happen. Imagine this: Mandy and Taylor’s three kiddos running wild alongside Hilary’s dynamic duo—Banks (6) and Mae (3)—and their little sibling, Townes (20 months). Oh, and let’s not forget Hilary’s 12-year-old son Luca, who’s likely rolling his eyes and questioning why he’s suddenly living in Cheaper by the Dozen.
For those keeping score, Hilary and Mandy’s friendship is no Hollywood coincidence. These two are members of the same mom group, a star-studded crew that probably organizes playdates with the efficiency of a Fortune 500 company. They’ve been BFFs for years, long before they were swapping bunk beds and sippy cups.
If this chaotic-yet-heartwarming tale doesn’t get turned into a miniseries, Hollywood is missing a golden opportunity. In the meantime, someone grab a camera, because Mandy Moore and Hilary Duff under one roof? That’s comedy, drama, and a parenting masterclass all rolled into one.
