This weekend, Demi Moore received the Golden Globe for ‘Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy’ for her role in ‘The Substance’. During her emotional speech, the actress reflected on her internal struggles with feelings of inadequacy, highlighting that this recognition represents a celebration within the film industry.
‘The substance’ has earned praise for its feminist perspective and its analysis of the social pressure women face to always look young. This film fuses horror with a sharp criticism of the entertainment industry and the obsession with aesthetic perfection, offering a deep reflection on the beauty standards imposed by society.
Demi Moore breaks down in tears when receiving her award
Demi Moore showed great emotion upon receiving the Golden Globe in the category of ‘Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy’, for her outstanding performance in ‘The Substance’. During her acceptance speech, the actress could not hold back her tears, reflecting the deep joy that this recognition generated in her.
“I really didn’t expect it. I’m in shock right now! I’ve been doing this for a long time, over 45 years, and this is the first time I’ve won anything as an actress. “I feel very honored and grateful,” she said as soon as she took the stage.
In her emotional speech, Demi Moore recalled a conversation she had with a film producer approximately three decades ago, who called her a “popcorn actress.”
“At the time, I thought it wasn’t something I was allowed to have. And I accepted it and believed it, and that gnawed at me over time to the point where a few years ago I thought maybe this was it. Maybe I was complete, maybe I had done what I was supposed to do,” he added about that anecdote.
He confesses to having been at his lowest point
On the other hand, Demi Moore reflected on her career and revealed that she reached a moment in which she considered that she had met the expectations that were expected of her in her career: “I was at a very low point when I received this magical, bold, brave, groundbreaking, absolutely crazy script titled ‘The Substance ‘, and the universe told me: ‘No, you’re not done yet.’”
Demi Moore wins for ‘The Substance’. Photo: Diffusion
In this way, Demi Moore sought to conclude her speech with a message that, she stated, reflects the purpose of the film in which she acts.
“In those moments when we don’t think we’re smart enough, beautiful enough, thin enough, or successful enough, or simply when we don’t think we’re enough, you can see your worth if you put aside the measuring stick. So today I celebrate this (the award) as the indicator of my fulfillment and the love that drives it, and the gift of doing something that I love and that reminds me that I do belong,” he concluded.
