Demi Moore breaks her silence on her first Oscar nomination

Demi Moore basking in its own glory for the first time Oscar nomination at the age of 62, marking a significant milestone in her illustrious career.

The star has already won critical acclaim for her role in the dark comedy The Substance, earning some of the best reviews of her career, as well as a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical.

Now Demi Moore, known for her iconic roles in Ghost, St. Elmo's Fire and A Few Good Men, has something else to celebrate.

On Thursday, January 23, Moore's name was announced as one of five nominees for the 2025 Academy Award for Best Actress. This news made him very happy and deeply moved.

“Being nominated for an Oscar is an incredible honor and these past months have been beyond my wildest dreams,” Moore said in a heartfelt statement. ABC. “There are truly no words to fully express my joy and immense gratitude for this recognition – not only for me, but also for what this film represents. I am deeply humbled. “

Moore also took the opportunity to raise awareness of the issues facing her community in Los Angeles in light of the ongoing devastation caused by local wildfires.

“This is a time of incredible contrast, and right now my heart goes out to my friends, family, neighbors and community here in Los Angeles. The fires have devastated so many lives, but seeing how our community has come together fills me with awe. for the resilience and compassion that define us,” she added. “This moment is a reminder of how incredible we are when we're together.”

In The Substance, Moore gives a riveting performance as Elizabeth Sparkle, a once-popular fitness show host who is unceremoniously fired by her troubling boss (played by Dennis Quaid) in favor of younger talent. Desperate to regain her former glory, Elizabeth turns to a mystical drug called Substance, which gives her the power to create a younger version of herself, Sue, played by Margaret Qualey.

The two women must share the same life, alternating weeks in the public eye. But their fragile arrangement is thrown into chaos when their balance is upset, with darkly comic and horrifying consequences.

She has been widely acclaimed for her fearless portrayal of Elizabeth's despair and transformation. Critics have hailed her performance as a career-defining achievement.

Moore, whose illustrious career spans more than four decades, was overcome with emotion as she accepted her first Golden Globe award at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

“I really didn't expect it. I'm just in shock right now,” Moore said as she took the stage, visibly moved. “I've been doing this for a long time, like over 45 years, and this is the first time I've ever won anything like an actor.”

During her heartfelt acceptance speech, Moore reflected on a pivotal moment early in her career when a producer called her a popcorn actress, a term that made her question her potential for recognition.

“What I did at the time was that it wasn't something I was allowed to do — that I could do movies that were successful, that made a lot of money, but I couldn't be recognized,” she shared. . “And I bought in and I believed it. It ate away at me over time to the point where a few years ago I thought maybe this is it, maybe I was perfect, maybe I've done what I needed to do.

But Moore's journey took an unexpected turn when she received the script for 'The Substance', a film she described as 'magical, bold, daring, extraordinary and absolutely insane'.

“And because I was at my level, this script came across my desk and the universe told me, you're not done,” Moore said, gratitude and determination in her voice.

Joining Moore in the Best Actress category are Cynthia Erivo for Wicked, Mikey Madison for Anora, Carla-Sophie Gascon for Emily Perez and Fernanda Torres for I'm Still Here.

The 2025 Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, will be broadcast live from the Dolby Theater at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2 at 7pm ET on ABC and Hulu.