Mandy Moore talks about 'Dr Death' role and recording voicemails as Rapunzel on Jimmy Fallon's show

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a recent appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' actress and singer Mandy Moore opened up about her role in the chilling series 'Dr Death' and shared amusing anecdotes about her character while voicing Rapunzel in 'Tangled.'

In a heartwarming and engaging conversation on the show, Mandy Moore opened up about her family, holiday traditions, and her captivating role in the series 'Dr Death.'

Mandy Moore's homely tradition of festive dinner for breakfast

Amid laughter and shared parenting anecdotes, Moore detailed their unique Christmas tradition of having breakfast for dinner on Christmas Eve.

"Pancakes, waffles, bagels, eggs, bacon... the whole nine yards," she described with a smile, planning to incorporate this cherished ritual into their new home's festivities.

Mandy Moore's parenting playlist and voicemail legacy as Rapunzel

As the conversation flowed into music and parenting, Moore revealed her husband's curated playlists for their children. She gleefully mentioned her son Gus' eclectic taste in music, favoring tunes like Warren Zevon's "Werewolves of London" over more traditional children's songs like "Baby Shark."

The topic steered toward Moore's iconic role as Rapunzel in 'Tangled.' Amusingly, despite being the voice of the character, Rapunzel remained completely in character, not acknowledging Moore's identity as the voice artist behind her.

Reflecting on her son's reaction to her being the voice of Rapunzel, Moore humorously revealed Gus' indifference, stating, "He's not Lightning McQueen. There's no 'Cars' situation."

She amusingly recounted attempts to pique his interest in watching 'Tangled' after having seen 'Frozen,' yet Gus remained disinterested, showing no inclination toward Rapunzel or the movie.

Transitioning to her experiences recording voicemails as Rapunzel for children, Moore expressed her willingness to help parents by leaving encouraging messages for kids, like reminding them to brush their teeth before bed—an endearing and supportive gesture appreciated by many families.

"When the movie came out like -- oh, my gosh over 10 years ago, I left a lot of voicemails for children, like, parents imploring me like, "Can you tell my daughter that Rapunzel loves to brush her teeth and always brushes her teeth every night before she goes to bed?" So I left a lot of those helping parents out."

A sneak peek at Mandy Moore's riveting performance

The interview concluded with a clip showcasing Moore's compelling performance in the second season of 'Dr Death,' leaving audiences eager for its release on Peacock.

Throughout the conversation, Mandy Moore's warmth and candidness shone, offering a glimpse into her personal life, family dynamics, and her passion for embracing diverse roles in her acting career.

"I had a 6-week-old baby, and this opportunity came about to be here in New York. It's based on a true story. It was just something I couldn't say no to," Moore shared enthusiastically about her role, leaving fans intrigued and eager to witness her performance in 'Dr Death.'