Demi Moore Graciously Congratulates Mikey Madison on Best Actress Oscar Win

Despite her own critically acclaimed performance in ‘The Substance,’ Moore celebrates Madison’s unexpected victory for ‘Anora’ at the 97th Academy Awards.

In a display of grace and camaraderie, Demi Moore took to social media to congratulate Mikey Madison on her Best Actress win at the 97th Academy Awards. Madison’s portrayal in Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ led to an unexpected victory, surpassing seasoned actresses including Moore, who was nominated for her role in ‘The Substance.’

Moore shared her sentiments on Instagram, posting a behind-the-scenes video of her Oscars preparation set to Cheryl Lynn’s “Got to Be Real.” She expressed gratitude for her journey throughout the awards season, acknowledging her team, fellow nominees, and supporters of ‘The Substance.’ Moore specifically thanked co-stars Margaret Qualley and director Coralie Fargeat, stating it was an honor to work alongside them.

She concluded her message with a heartfelt note to Madison: “And a huge congratulations to #MikeyMadison — can’t wait to see what you do next ♥️”

The video also featured Moore’s post-show indulgence in french fries alongside her micro Chihuahua, Pilaf. Her daughters joined the celebration, with Tallulah Willis captioning a photo of her mother “MY winner 🍟” and Scout LaRue Willis expressing immense pride in being part of their family.

The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, saw Madison’s performance in ‘Anora’ earn her the Best Actress award. She triumphed over nominees such as Fernanda Torres (‘I’m Still Here’), Cynthia Erivo (‘Wicked’), Karla Sofía Gascón (‘Emilia Pérez’), and Moore, who had previously secured Golden Globe, Critics’ Choice, and SAG Awards for ‘The Substance.’

Madison’s win has sparked discussions about ageism in Hollywood, with some viewing her victory over Moore as a reflection of the industry’s biases. However, others argue that
‘Anora’ was the big winner of the night, securing five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Sean Baker. The film tells the story of a brief and ill-fated romance between a sex worker and the son of a Russian oligarch.
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Moore’s ‘The Substance,’ a body horror film directed by Coralie Fargeat, explores themes of aging and identity. Moore underwent significant physical preparation for her role, which has been lauded as one of her most daring performances.

Despite the Oscar outcome, Moore’s gracious acknowledgment of Madison’s achievement highlights the mutual respect and support among actresses in Hollywood.