In a candid and heartfelt interview that has quickly caught fire across social media, Demi Moore has finally opened up about her surprising loss at the 97th Academy Awards, where she was nominated for Best Actress for her powerful role in The Glass Veil. The Oscar ultimately went to rising star Mikey Madison, who stunned audiences and critics alike with her raw, unflinching performance in Sean Baker’s gritty indie hit Anora.
The upset, which many pundits called one of the biggest shockers of the night, had fans divided — some rooting for the longtime Hollywood veteran, others celebrating the breakout moment for the 25-year-old Madison. Until now, Moore had remained gracefully silent. But in her first public statement since the awards show, she shared her thoughts in an exclusive interview with Vanity Fair.
“Of course, there’s always a sting,” Moore admitted. “You pour your heart into something, and you hope that people see you, really see you. But the truth is — Mikey gave a stunning, fearless performance. She earned it. And if I had to lose to someone, I’m proud it was her.”
Moore, 62, has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years, earning some of the best reviews of her career for The Glass Veil, in which she plays a reclusive painter grappling with grief, aging, and redemption. Critics hailed her work as “hauntingly beautiful” and “career-defining,” and many believed she was a frontrunner for the coveted golden statue.
However, Madison’s turn in Anora — as a young Brooklyn stripper entangled in a whirlwind, chaotic relationship with a Russian oligarch’s son — had audiences buzzing from the film’s Cannes premiere to the Oscar stage. Her visceral, vulnerable performance captivated voters and marked a major shift toward recognizing younger, indie talent.
Despite the loss, Moore showed no signs of bitterness. Instead, she praised Madison’s craft and expressed optimism about the evolving film industry.
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“I think the Academy is changing, and that’s a good thing,” Moore said. “We’re seeing bold stories from fresh voices. I’ve been around long enough to know this isn’t about one night. It’s about the work we leave behind.”
The two actresses reportedly shared a quiet moment backstage after the ceremony. Madison, teary-eyed and holding her Oscar, is said to have embraced Moore and told her, “You’ve always inspired me.”
Fans have since called for the pair to collaborate, flooding social media with dream casting suggestions. Whether that happens remains to be seen, but Moore isn’t slowing down. She’s set to begin filming Daughters of the Dust — a sweeping generational drama from director Ava DuVernay — later this year.
As for the Oscar? Moore says it was never about the award.
“I’ve learned that the most meaningful victories don’t always come with trophies. Sometimes they come with truth, connection, and knowing you did something that mattered.”
