Mikey Madison Won Best Actress At The Oscars Over Demi Moore, And The Internet Did Not Hold Back

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This past weekend, the 97th Academy Awards were broadcasted, and it was packed with notable occurrences. If you kept up with our Oscars 2025 live blog, you’re aware that one of the most buzzworthy incidents was Mikey Madison‘s victory for Best Actress, which she earned for her role in Best Picture winner “Anora“. Notably, she outshone seasoned actress Demi Moore, whose portrayal in “The Substance” garnered critical acclaim. Although Madison’s win was met with approval in the auditorium, social media painted a contrasting picture as viewers voiced their displeasure following the surprising 2025 Oscar victory.

As a cinephile, I’ve been thoroughly captivated by Madison’s exceptional acting in “Anora” this awards season. Her performance has garnered an impressive amount of acclaim and even managed to secure some significant victories prior to the Oscars. However, the anticipation among fans was palpable for Moore, who graced the red carpet in a dazzling gown that seemed to shimmer under the spotlight. Many of us were rooting for her to win the top honor for her outstanding portrayal in one of the most chilling horror films I’ve ever seen.

After the unexpected turn of events, people flocked to X (previously known as Twitter) to express their feelings, and the phrase “Demi Moore was snubbed” started gaining popularity. Many users pointed out the irony of the G.I. Jane star portraying an actress striving for recognition—yet not receiving it herself in reality. User @itsameokk succinctly summarized this with their post: “Justice for Demi Moore.

Demi Moore robbed.

The post included a GIF of Moore’s emotionally charged viral mirror scene from the horror movie about bodies. It soon garnered more than 5,700 likes and numerous shares. Criticism reached new heights with @OolaFanForever, who gathered over 1,900 likes for their comment:

Is there any possibility that Demi Moore might earn an Oscar once more? After waiting 62 years for acknowledgement, this seems like a harsh snub to an actress who delivered her most courageous performance yet.

Some spectators pointed out a noticeable change in the Academy’s handling of specific roles, and @DaianaP92427867 brought attention to a bias in Hollywood’s perception, particularly concerning Madison’s characterization of sex work, by emphasizing an apparent inconsistency.

1995 – Demi Moore portrays a stripper in a film: ‘Crude’ and ‘Reducing to an object’

2025 – Mikey Madison performs as a stripper: ‘Revolutionary’, ‘Bold’, ‘Daring’

HOLLYWOOD IS OUTDATED, THE ACADEMY IS OUTDATED! (Informal)

OR

Hollywood and the Academy are behind the times! (Formal)

Maybe the harshest comment came from @flubbermccubbin. The user wrote:

Next year, it’ll be Mikey who steps onto the stage to hand out an Oscar, but Demi, who truly deserves it, will be forgotten.

As a passionate fan, I’ve noticed some fiery discussions sparked by the posts, with some cheering for MIkey Madison’s win while others are firmly on Team Moore. However, not everyone was disheartened; a handful of fans acknowledged that although the Striptease actress delivered an outstanding performance, Madison had been the clear favorite throughout the season. @QueenSeaMonkey2 expressed:

“Despite MIkey Madison’s impressive act, it wasn’t a shocker she won; she was the frontrunner all season.

She didn’t get robbed since Mikey truly earned the victory; he was the clear favorite throughout the entire year. It would have been fantastic if she had won, but it was only fitting that Mikey emerged as the champion.

The discussion went on, as some supporters eagerly anticipated that the former star of A Few Good Men might eventually receive an Oscar. On the other hand, others worried that, similar to Glenn Close and Angela Bassett, she could end up being one of Hollywood’s most outstanding artists without ever receiving an Academy Award.

Despite not winning an Oscar for her role in Charlie’s Angels, the star of The Substance delivered a truly outstanding performance, demonstrating her bravery as one of today’s most daring actresses. With a strong fan base already, it’s likely that discussions about her acting will continue even after this award season concludes. It remains to be seen if the Academy will eventually honor her with an award, but only time will tell.

At present, the internet has unequivocally declared: Demi Moore, regardless of her Oscar status, is already a victor in the hearts of many. In case you’ve yet to notice, the film The Substance can be streamed at home via Mubi. Don’t forget to also check out our 2025 horror movie lineup to find out which spine-tingling flicks will soon be gracing a cinema near you.

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2025-03-03 19:07