Mandy Moore was slammed by netizens after sharing a GoFundMe for her in-laws
“It’s all too much,” she wrote. “So many have reached out and asked how they could help during this time of unimaginable loss, grief and stress… Please consider donating and sharing to help them rebuild.”
The goal was to raise $60,000, as seen in the poster.
But followers pointed out this massive amount of money would most likely barely make a dent in Moore’s bank account.
Yesterday, my brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Griff & Kit, lost their home and everything they own in the Eaton fire….
Posted by Mandy Moore on Thursday, January 9, 2025
“You can’t help them? You’re millionaires????” one user questioned.
“I’m sorry, but you’re asking your fan base to donate to a GoFundMe for your in-laws during a time when many are struggling to feed their own families is a bit tone deaf,” said one person in disbelief.
“Not to mention the fact that it appears as though you personally didn’t donate any of your own money to the fundraiser. It’s horrible to expect others to financially help your family if you’re not willing to even give them any money yourself.”
Commenters mentioned how she was in a better position to help her family, given the amount of money she reportedly makes
Another scolded, “Mandy, please tell us how much of your 14 million that you donated to the victims of Hurricane Helene in Western NC and we will see if we can match it for your family.”
“When you have more, you can give,” stated someone else. “Don’t ask everyday humans for money when you can write a check. Yikes.”
But others thought the backlash the 40-year-old received was uncalled for.
You people are unbelievable,” wrote a Facebook user. “She didn’t start the fund. She is sharing. Yes she has a platform to reach people. I am sure they are distraught expecting their first child.”
“How heartless are you all?” asked another. “Whether they have money or not is beside the point. Both of these families LOST EVERYTHING in this fire! Imagine if your family lost everything?!?!”
Eventually, all the noise managed to capture the actress’s attention as she gave an update shortly after the initial post, editing the original caption.
But others thought the criticism of the actress was “heartless”
Her callout was addressed to anyone who questioned whether she was helping her own family or “attributing” a certain amount of money to her name.
“[This] is NOT helpful or empathetic. Of course we are,” she snapped. “Our buddy Matt started this go fund me and i’m sharing because people have asked how they can help them. We just lost most of our life in a fire too. Kindly F OFF. no one is forcing you to do anything.”
