Mandy Moore told fans why she’s such a huge fan of actress and singer Bette Midler on her official site’s message board today saying, “Yes, I love Bette Midler because she appeared on an episode of the Simpsons!! Well, that and for basically her whole career (music, tv, film, broadway — everything I hope to accomplish one day). Plus, Beaches is one of my all-time favorite movies.”

Mandy Moore gave comfort to a fan on her official site’s message board who’s mother is suffering from an aggressive form of cancer. She and her mother went to see Mandy’s film which touches on the same disease and Mandy offered the advice, “Wow. as someone mentioned earlier in this post, I have never been faced with anything like this before and don’t quite know what to say, except that you and your family will be in my prayers and thoughts. We are all here for you. Try and find the positive in life like Jamie did, even when faced in the most difficult situations. Maybe this journey never ends.”

Mandy Moore was asked on her official site’s message board what she feels about people who have made fan sites about her and which is her favorite. Mandy said, “Wow! That is a very good question. Hmmm.. I could never pick a favorite. I just can’t comprehend that anyone would ever dedicate their time to create these websites about me. Me??? It’s too wierd but flattering. It is the ultimate compliment and most are so fantastically done!!! It definitely makes my day and makes me giggle to see all the my goofy pics from the early days lol!!! Thank you to anyone who has devoted their time to a fansite! You rock.”

US Weekly spoke with Mandy Moore about her style and makeup favorites. Mandy said her favorite brands were “Seven jeans, and tees, cashmere sweaters and jeans from Juicy.” As for what she wears at home, Mandy admitted, “Baggy shirts, sweat pants, and socks.”