Many fans expressed disappointment when Demi Moore didn’t win the Best Actress Oscar in 2025. The Academy gave the award to Mikey Madison for her role in Anora. However, Demi didn’t show any disappointment. Instead, she admitted that she expected Mikey to win.
Demi Moore Predicted the Outcome
In a Time magazine interview, Demi recalled her reaction during the Oscars. She said she stayed calm and composed when the announcement came.
“I leaned over and whispered to my manager, ‘I think it’s going to Mikey’. I don’t know why I knew, but I did. I was so centered and calm. I didn’t feel gutted. I didn’t feel any of those kinds of things. I just trusted, and am in trust of, whatever is going to unfold,” Demi said.
Demi Dominated Earlier Awards
Throughout the award season, Demi Moore, 62, collected major honors. She won Best Actress at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards, and SAG Awards. Her role in The Substance earned wide praise. Naturally, many expected her to take home the Oscar as well.
Demi Responded With Gratitude
After the ceremony, Demi responded with grace. She thanked her supporters and congratulated Mikey Madison.
She wrote, “As this awards season comes to a close, I’m so overwhelmed with gratitude for this journey. It’s been the ride of a lifetime and we’re just getting started! So grateful for my team, my fellow nominees, and everyone who has made this experience so full of joy and light… And a huge congratulations to Mikey Madison — can’t wait to see what you do next.”
The Substance Role Left a Strong Impact
Demi earned her Oscar nomination for her performance in The Substance, a horror drama. She played an aging actress who used injections to transform into her younger self. The film explored issues around aging and beauty in the entertainment industry.
In her interview, Demi explained why the role felt so meaningful. She said, “There is a really interesting aspect to redefining how we see women in their 60s—what that really means, and the limitations that have been imposed upon us societally, but even more importantly, what we've imposed on ourselves.”