Demi Moore Says Aging Is a “Tremendous Gift” and Not the Same as “Being Old”: “You Could Not Pay Me to Be 21”

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Playing a character grappling with the pressures of growing older in the film “The Substance” left a profound impression on Demi Moore, 62, and her perspective on the process of aging.

At the Time100 Talk on Wednesday, and being listed among the Time100, Moore was posed a question by Time’s editorial director, Lucy Feldman: “Given your significant role in the recent cultural shift that has seen women of ages 50s, 60s, and 70s gaining recognition and acclaim for stories about them that weren’t told before, what are the narratives you’re eager to see unfold?

Moore contends that the current times are significantly distinct from what they might have been historically. In her opinion, there was once an impression that things would conclusively come to an end, whereas the truth is that we’re continuously progressing, not reaching a terminal point.

The actress expressed a recent thought that growing older and being old are two distinct concepts, often mistakenly equated. She went on to say that aging, in fact, is an incredible blessing,” she stated, followed by, “I wouldn’t give up my current age for anything – not even if someone offered me the chance to be 21 again. Despite its allure, being 21 was a trial!

Currently, Moore is describing her current state as a “tranquil realm of acceptance and liberation” which she has no desire to alter.

Previously, there was a point in our discussion where you inquired about whether Moore envisioned herself performing at the Dolby Theatre in the future, given that she lost the Best Actress award to Mikey Madison. Earlier predictions had labeled her as the frontrunner during the awards season.

Moore expressed that it would be pleasing and he wouldn’t mind it at all. He then posed a question, ‘Was I supposed to win?’ From his viewpoint, the answer is no since he didn’t win. Moore believes in the idea that everything in life happens for him, not against him.

She went on to say, “Yes, there’s a feeling of letdown. But I can already sense that there’s something bigger than me that I need to devote myself to, even though I’m unsure about its specific nature.

The phantom star likewise commended Madison for delivering a remarkable performance. Regarding Moore’s upcoming plans, she emphasized, “The takeaway from this is that there’s still much work left to do, and that this matter is far from resolved.

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2025-04-24 04:24