Demi Moore Shocks the World with Best Actress Win for ‘The Substance’ at 2025 Oscars

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This year’s competition for Best Actress at the 97th Academy Awards was a fierce one, with both established stars and rising talents battling it out to win the prestigious golden statue. Notable contenders included Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp in the musical adaptation of Wicked, Karla Sofía Gascón for her lead role in the contentious Netflix series Emilia Pérez, Mikey Madison as Anora “Ani” Mikheeva in the emotional romantic drama Anora, Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle in The Substance, and Fernanda Torres as Eunice Paiva in I’m Still Here. The winner has now been announced: it was Demi Moore.

Under the guidance of director Coralie Fargeat, the movie titled “The Substance” has stirred up a cinematic whirlwind. This unique blend of comedy and horror not only garnered nominations in multiple categories such as Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay, but also managed to leave an indelible mark on the Academy, making it one of the select few horror films to do so. A significant portion of this achievement is attributed to Demi Moore’s mesmerizing, humorous, and heart-wrenching performance, which has earned her accolades from many critics as her “career-best” work.

Demi Moore received her first Best Actress nomination at the 97th Academy Awards, an accolade that came after a career spanning 45 years. This might come as a shock to many given her notable roles in iconic films alongside stars like Tom Cruise and Robert Redford. It’s fascinating that it’s “The Substance” – a film that has seen a comeback in Moore’s career – where she delivered an exceptional, transformative performance that earned her a Golden Globe, a Critics’ Choice Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for body-horror genre.

Keep tabs on this unfolding event. We’ll be updating you regularly as new details emerge.

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2025-03-03 07:01