`Feeling shattered`: Demi Moore broke her silence after the defeat at the 2025 Oscars

She earned this statuette with blood and sweat.

The actress who played the role of her life in the film "Substance" (2024) is deeply disappointed by the loss. She was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Actress category, but the statuette went to Mikey Madison from "Anora" (2024).

According to Pagesix, Demi is "heartbroken" over the results. When the winner was announced, she smiled through gritted teeth and placed her hands over her heart.

Her state at that moment was assessed by lip reader Nicola Hickling. She told the popular publication DailyMail that "forced" herself to react positively to Mikey's victory:
Demi says 'fine,' but she doesn't smile when she says it. Her body almost nods as if she had to force herself to say it.
Nicola Hickling

Demi Moore Breaks Her Silence

A day after the Oscars, Moore broke her silence for the first time and published an emotional post on her Instagram page. She expressed gratitude to the people she worked with on "Substance" and also addressed her competitor:
As this awards season comes to a close, I am so overwhelmed with gratitude for this journey. It has been a journey of a lifetime, and we're just getting started! And huge congratulations to Mikey Madison — I can't wait to see what you do next.
Demi Moore

What Social Media Thinks About Demi Moore's Loss

After the ceremony, debates erupted on social media. Many felt that Moore was "robbed," calling the situation one of the most controversial decisions by the Academy jury.
Demi Moore in a silver dress with a neckline and train on the red carpet of the Oscars 2025
Actress Demi Moore at the Oscars 2025
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Some even joked that the plot of "Substance," where an aging star gives way to a younger one, was repeated in reality. Others added that she deserved the Oscar through blood and sweat, alluding to the scene in the film where Demi's younger version emerges from her body.

The user "X" with the nickname jordanvaldezzzz commented on the actress's loss:
Mikey Madison didn't deserve this award. Demi not winning the Oscar for Best Actress in 'Substance' will go down in history as one of the biggest Oscar fails.
jordanvaldezzzz

Opinion

Demi Moore undeniably demonstrated a high level of acting skill in "Substance," and her words that "it's just the beginning" are well justified.
Demi Moore's Reaction to Mikey Madison's Oscar 2025 Victory
Losing an Oscar is not a sentence, but rather a drive to showcase her talent in future projects. Viewers and critics highly praised her performance, which will undoubtedly attract the attention of directors and producers.

Demi Moore plays Sparkle and is astonishingly convincing. She gives it her all, holding nothing back — both literally and figuratively. There are parallels between her and the character that only enhance the narrative's impact and the power of her performance. It's a bold performance, devoid of vanity, and possibly her best work to date.
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"Substance" marked a bright return for Moore to the big screen in a major role, showing her readiness for bold experiments and complex roles. This film might be a springboard for new exciting projects that could possibly bring her the coveted award.

Do you think Demi Moore truly deserved the statuette more than Mikey Madison?

Previously, we at zoomboola.com gave a detailed account of the main triumph of "Oscar-2025" — the film "Anora," which won five statuettes.