Demi Moore poses with the award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, for The Substance, at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., January 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni



Demi Moore has added a Golden Globe to her illustrious career, taking home her first-ever award in the category of Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her role in The Substance. The actress, now 62, was visibly emotional as she accepted the honor during Sunday’s ceremony.

“I really wasn’t expecting this. I’m in complete shock,” Moore shared on stage, reflecting on her decades-long journey in the film industry. “I’ve been doing this for over 45 years, and this is the first time I’ve ever won anything as an actor. I feel so humbled and incredibly grateful.”

Moore reminisced about a pivotal moment from three decades ago when a producer labeled her a “popcorn actress.” At the time, the comment left a lasting impression on her. “I internalized it to mean that this kind of recognition wasn’t something I was allowed to have,” she admitted. “I believed it, and over time, it corroded my sense of self to the point where, a few years ago, I thought maybe I was done—maybe I had completed all I was meant to do.”

It was during this low point in her life that the script for The Substance found its way to her. “This magical, bold, courageous, and utterly bonkers script landed on my desk,” she said, praising the film’s originality. “The universe was telling me, ‘You’re not done yet.’”

Moore’s family and friends celebrated her triumph with an outpouring of love, sharing a heartwarming video of their excitement on Instagram, captioned, “She did it!”

The Substance, a feminist fable written and directed by French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat, explores the dangers of obsessively chasing youth. Moore sees the film as deeply resonant and left the audience with a poignant takeaway. “In those moments when we feel like we’re not smart enough, pretty enough, skinny enough, or successful enough—essentially, just not enough—remember this: You will never be ‘enough.’ But you can find the value of your worth if you simply let go of the measuring stick.”

Her heartfelt speech and groundbreaking win serve as an inspiring reminder of resilience and self-worth, capping a career milestone that was well worth the wait.

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