Demi Moore's Triumphant Golden Globe Win: 'The Substance' Success

Demi Moore secures her first major acting award at the Golden Globes for 'The Substance,' a body-horror film, in a surprising and powerful win.

Demi Moore holding Golden Globe award for 'The Substance'


In what proved to be arguably the most surprising victory at the Golden Globes as the evening commenced Sunday, Demi Moore obtained a trophy for leading film actress in a musical or comedy for her primary part in the body-horror picture "The Substance."

Moore was challenged by formidable contenders within the category, including Karla Sofía Gascón in "Emilia Pérez" and Cynthia Erivo in "Wicked."

Moore, recognized for her roles in "Ghost" and "A Few Good Men," seemed overcome with emotion upon receiving the honor, acknowledging it as the initial significant acting recognition she has garnered throughout her distinguished profession.

During an impactful acceptance address, Moore recounted an instance where a producer, three decades prior, had labeled her a "popcorn actress."

"I internalized that to signify this wasn’t something I was permitted to possess. That I was capable of making commercially successful films but precluded from receiving formal recognition. I accepted it, and I held that belief," Moore expressed.

That perspective, she stated, "eroded me gradually" to the extent that she contemplated the conclusion of her career just a few years prior. She has also been the recipient of four Razzies throughout her career, dubious distinctions that mocked several of her cinematic endeavors.

"Perhaps this was the end, perhaps this marked completion, that I had fulfilled my purpose," Moore recalled her thoughts.

It was during that nadir, Moore conveyed, that she "received this extraordinary, daring, courageous, unconventional, utterly bizarre script titled 'The Substance,' and the universe communicated to me, 'Your journey is not over.'"

Indeed, the universe was correct.

"The Substance" centers on Elisabeth Sparkle (Moore), a past-her-prime actor who is dismissed from her long-held position as a television fitness instructor due to being considered too old.

Presented with an opportunity to ingest a “substance” to manifest a superior iteration of herself, Sparkle accepts, thereby creating Sue (Margaret Qualley), a younger, more attractive, and consequently, more successful version of Sparkle, who attempts to usurp her predecessor’s existence as her own.

Predictably, complications ensue.

Moore made certain to allocate time to commend director Coralie Fargeat, Qualley, and those individuals who maintained faith in her during periods of self-doubt.

"In those moments when we question our intellect, attractiveness, slenderness, or success ... or fundamentally feel inadequate, I had a woman advise me, 'Understand that you will never achieve absolute sufficiency, but you can recognize the value of your inherent worth if you simply disregard the measuring rod,'" Moore articulated.

She continued: "Today, I commemorate this as a symbol of my completeness and the affection that motivates me, and for the privilege of engaging in work I adore and being reminded of my belonging."

Following the noteworthy triumph, emcee Nikki Glaser offered her perspective on Moore's "return."

"There's been considerable discussion regarding comebacks, correct? Like Pamela Anderson and Demi Moore, who has just achieved victory," Glaser initiated.

"And it appears, if you are a woman over the age of 50 in a leading role, it's termed a 'comeback.' If you are a man over the age of 50 in a leading role, congratulations. You are about to portray Sydney Sweeney's boyfriend."

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