Demi Moore, 62, was reportedly devastated after losing the Best Actress Oscar to 25-year-old Mikey Madison at the 97th Academy Awards. Despite winning a Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and SAG Award for The Substance, Moore was a strong favorite but fell short as Madison triumphed for Anora.
Body language expert Darren Stanton noted Moore’s visible shock and disappointment. “Her mouth dropped open, eyes wide in disbelief—her smiles looked forced,” he analyzed. The upset sparked heated social media debates, with fans calling it a snub, while others praised Moore’s stellar awards season.
Mikey Madison has won the Oscar for Best Actress.
Hollywood has shown this was Demi Moore's one and only shot. pic.twitter.com/ncgC3xqi27
— Principe 🫅🏾 (@Pri_Letterman) March 3, 2025
Despite the loss, Moore’s career remains strong. She will next star in I Love Boosters, a sci-fi comedy directed by Boots Riley. Meanwhile, Anora hits Hulu on March 17.
