In a historic night at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, Demi Moore claimed her first acting win, taking home the Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama award for her powerful performance in The Substance. The recognition marks a significant milestone in Moore’s illustrious career, which spans more than three decades of memorable roles and cultural impact.
Moore’s role in The Substance as a woman grappling with betrayal and self-empowerment in a thriller set against a dystopian backdrop has been lauded by critics. Directed by Corinna Faith, the film challenges societal norms, and Moore’s nuanced portrayal earned widespread acclaim for its emotional depth and complexity.
During her acceptance speech, Moore, visibly moved, addressed the audience at the Beverly Hilton. “I really wasn’t expecting that. I’m just in shock right now. I’ve been doing this a long time, like over 45 years, and this is the first time I’ve ever won anything as an actor and I’m just so humbled and so grateful,” she expressed on stage, according to CNN.
Backstage, Moore reflected on the journey to this moment, sharing her gratitude for the opportunity to reimagine her career with such a poignant role. “As I was at kind of a low point, this magical, bold, courageous, out of the box, absolutely bonkers script come across my desk called The Substance. And the universe told me that, ‘You’re not done.’ I am so grateful to Coralie [Fargeat] for trusting me to step in and play this woman. For Margaret [Qualley] for being the other half of me,” she went on to say.
The evening also saw Moore receiving a thundering applause from her Hollywood peers. Back stage, she reminisced with People about her career thus far, and her advice to women who have felt they aren’t enough. “We all know that there are certain societal conditioning. All we have to look at is what we’re choosing to buy into. Because it exists doesn’t make it the truth. I think it all goes back to how we hold ourselves. And when we value ourselves, we have enough self-love that will then reflect out in the world, and the world can follow and change to accommodate how you’re reflecting on yourself,” Moore said, according to Deadline.
Known for iconic roles in Ghost, A Few Good Men, and G.I. Jane, her work in The Substance showcases a renewed depth and passion, cementing her legacy as a transformative artist, and with The Substance generating considerable buzz, Moore’s Golden Globe win sets the stage for potential Oscar glory, marking a triumphant chapter in her Hollywood journey.
