Why Demi Moore's First Oscar Nomination at 62 Is Beyond Her "Wildest Dreams"
Following a historic win at the Golden Globes, Demi Moore is celebrating her first-ever Oscar nomination. Read her full statement, here.
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On the heels of her historic win (and equally historic speech) at the Golden Globes, Demi Moore is once again celebrating her inclusion in an awards showâand this time, it's the industry's most prestigious honor, the Oscars. The Substance actor was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role alongside Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Mikey Madison (Anora), Karla SofĂa GascĂłn (Emilia PĂŠrez), and Fernanda Torres (I'm Still Here).
âBeing nominated for an Oscar is an incredible honor and these last few months have been beyond my wildest dreams,â Moore said in a statement. âTruly there are no words to fully express my joy and overwhelming gratitude for this recognition. Not only for me but for what this film represents. I am deeply humbled."
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Moore's statement concluded with a somber nod to the L.A. wildfires, which have destroyed the homes of thousands of Angelenos, including stars like Mandy Moore, Heidi Pratt, and Leighton Meester.
âThis is a time of incredible contrasts and right now, my heart is with my friends, family, neighbors and community here in L.A.â Moore said. âThe fires have devastated so many lives but to see the way our community has united leaves me in awe of the resilience and compassion that defines us, and this moment is a reminder of how incredible we are when we stand together."
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After a long career in Hollywood that spans over 40 years, Moore's Golden Globes win was her first. During her acceptance speech, she revealed that she was once dismissed by a director as a "popcorn actress." The insult stuck; for years, Moore believed that she would never do more than make movies that "made a lot of money." That is, until The Substance came along.
"In those moments when we don't think we're smart enough or pretty enough or skinny enough or successful enough or basically just not enough, I had a woman say to me, 'Just know, you will never be enough, but you can know the value of your worth if you just put down the measuring stick,'" she said in her speech. "And so today, I celebrate this as a marker of my wholeness and the love that is driving me and the gift of doing something I loveâand being reminded that I do belong."