Demi Moore breaks her silence on losing the Oscar, sharing a heartfelt message to Mikey Madison following the Academy Awards ceremony.
Demi Moore hoped for her first Oscar win
Demi Moore has spent over four decades in Hollywood. After 44 years of acting, she dreamed of winning an Academy Award.
The 62-year-old actress was a frontrunner for Best Actress. She earned her first Oscar nomination for playing Elisabeth Sparkle in The Substance.
Throughout the season, she won a Golden Globe, a Critics Choice Award, and a Screen Actors Guild trophy.
However, at the 97th Academy Awards on March 2, she lost. The Oscar went to 25-year-old Mikey Madison for her performance in Anora.
Demi Moore congratulates Mikey Madison after Oscars loss
Following the ceremony, Moore addressed her loss on Instagram. She expressed gratitude for the journey and congratulated Madison.
“As this awards season comes to a close, I’m so overwhelmed with gratitude for this journey,” she wrote. “It’s been the ride of a lifetime, and we’re just getting started!”
She thanked her team, fellow nominees, and the *The Substance* cast and crew. She also acknowledged director Coralie Fargeat and co-star Margaret Qualley.
Before concluding, she added: “And a huge congratulations to #MikeyMadison — can’t wait to see what you do next.”
Previously, Demi also consoles herself with two huge bowls of French fries after her heartbreaking Oscars 2025 loss
On social media, Demi Moore’s daughter, Tallulah Willis, posted a photo of Moore indulging in french fries. The 62-year-old actress sat on the floor, wearing a robe, with her dog, Pilaf, in her lap.
Two trays of fries sat in front of her. Tallulah, 31, captioned the photo: “MY winner.”
On social media, many viewers also expressed confusion as she maintained her sense of humor despite her heartbreaking Oscars 2025 loss.
One person said: Demi’s still a star in my eyes.
Another added: Demi got robbed.
Someon else said: It’s like the day of a wedding for women nominees. They starve to fit in the dress .
An insider reveals Demi Moore’s feelings after the loss
Additionally, s source close to Moore spoke to Page Six about her reaction.
“Demi is taking this loss very hard,” the insider shared. “She felt like this was finally her chance to take home an Academy Award.”
Despite the disappointment, fans flooded her social media with supportive messages.
One fan wrote: You SPARKLED like no other this season and you deserve every single flower! We love you, Demi!
Another added: Absolutely stunning as always, and I can’t wait to see what you’ll do next!”
A third praised her: Demi, you are truly iconic—always showing the world what grace, dignity, and class looks like.
Although she didn’t win, Moore’s career is far from over.
With her acclaimed performance in The Substance, she has reminded Hollywood of her talent. More nominations and opportunities could be on the horizon.