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'The Pearsons Are Not An Anomaly': Mandy Moore And Milo Ventimiglia On Emmy-Nominated Show 'This Is

“This Is Us” has struck a chord with so many viewers because the Pearsons' struggles have a “striking similarity to a lot of families,” Milo Ventimiglia says.
"This Is Us" stars Mandy Moore as Rebecca and Milo Ventimiglia as Jack. (Photo by Ron Batzdorff/NBC)

NBC’s “This Is Us” is among the contenders at next month’s Emmy Awards, racking up nine nominations.

Over four seasons, the series tells the heartwarming and emotional story of one American family — the Pearsons — through the present, past and future, taking viewers on a journey through different time periods.

Mandy Moore, who plays Rebecca, an exhausted mom of three who turns into a wise grandmother, is nominated for outstanding lead actress in a drama series — her first Emmy nomination.

“I mean, it’s mind boggling,” she says.

, who plays Jack, a dedicated

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