Demi Moore’s Comeback: Oscar-Worthy Performance in ‘The Substance’?

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At long last, it’s Demi Moore’s time to shine, thanks to the success of her body horror movie satire, The Substance, which unexpectedly became a favorite during awards season. This film has demonstrated that horror can indeed capture the attention of voters who typically favor more prestigious productions. As a result, it amassed a total of five 2025 Oscar nominations, with Moore being one of them, marking her very first Oscar nomination for Best Actress.

With a career spanning four and half decades, numerous cherished films, and multiple box office successes, an actress was among five nominees announced this morning for the Best Actress award. Known for her role in “Ghost,” she is up against Mikey Madison for “Anora,” Cynthia Erivo for “Wicked,” Karla Sofía Gascón for “Emilia Pérez,” and Fernanda Torres for “I’m Still Here.” Although the race remains open, many predict that the win will be between Moore (who is experiencing a powerful comeback) and Madison (the young actress who is living her own “A Star Is Born” moment).

It’s great news that The Substance has been recognized across multiple categories at the Oscars, such as Best Picture, Best Director (Coralie Fargeat), and Best Original Screenplay (Fargeat). Historically, horror films have been underrepresented in the Oscars, but this year, it looks like the Academy is making up for lost time with the inclusion of The Substance. The initial hope was for Moore to be nominated, but now, thanks to Fargeat’s exceptional work, horror will have a significant presence at the Oscars.

Demi Moore Has More Than Proven Her Worth in the Industry

Moore kick-started her acting journey as far back as 1981 when she became part of the cast for the hit soap opera “General Hospital”. However, her tenure on the show spanned only two years. This timing turned out to be fortuitous as it allowed her to join the influential Brat Pack in the late 80s following her roles in movies like “St. Elmo’s Fire” (1985) and “About Last Night…” (1986). These films resonated strongly with their audience, propelling her into the spotlight as an emerging talent. Yet, it was a movie from 1990 that truly catapulted her to stardom.

In 1990, Demi Moore appeared alongside Patrick Swayze and Whoopi Goldberg in the movie “Ghost.” This film generated a massive $505 million worldwide on a budget of approximately $23 million, making it the top-grossing film of the year. It also received five Academy Award nominations, one of which was for Best Picture. Following “Ghost,” Moore continued to star in numerous box office hits, such as “A Few Good Men” (1992), “Indecent Proposal” (1993), and “Disclosure” (1994). Consequently, she became the highest-paid actress globally the following year.

Despite numerous triumphs, elusive critical acclaim continued to elude her. Eventually, a series of films that struggled commercially left her in a slump. However, the arrival of “The Substance” script rekindled Moore’s passion for acting; she admitted that she considered quitting before it reached her. Now, with a Golden Globe win, SAG nomination, and BAFTA nomination under her belt, Moore can proudly add an Academy Award nomination to her list of achievements.

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2025-01-23 19:33