On Sunday night, Demi Moore won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her outstanding performance in The Substance. This marks her first-ever Golden Globe win, and it is also the first award of her 45-year acting career.
In her emotional acceptance speech, Moore shared her shock and gratitude: “I really wasn’t expecting this. I’m just in shock right now. I’ve been doing this for almost 45 years, and today is the first time I’ve ever won anything. I’m truly overjoyed and so grateful.”
The 62-year-old actress also recalled an incident early in her career when a producer had called her a “popcorn actress.”
She said, “At that time, I took it negatively and believed that I would never accomplish anything significant. That belief gradually corroded me, and a few years ago, I even started to think that maybe my career was over. Maybe I had done everything I was supposed to do. But I was wrong.”
Speaking about The Substance, Moore revealed that the script came to her at a difficult time in her life. She admitted she was initially confused about whether to take on the role. “Then, an incredibly bold, courageous, and completely out-of-the-box script called The Substance came across my desk. After reading it, I realized this was my chance to prove that I was not done yet. I am so thankful to the director and the entire team,” she added.
The Substance is a feminist story directed by French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat.
During her speech, Moore also shared an important message: “This movie has taught me one thing: When we feel we’re not smart enough, pretty enough, skinny enough, or successful enough—or basically, not enough—we need to remember that none of us will ever be ‘enough.’ A woman once told me, ‘You will never be perfect or enough. No one can be. But if you can break the measuring stick, you’ll finally understand your own worth.’”
Moore’s heartfelt words moved everyone in the audience, and they applauded her in celebration. Her family and friends have also been celebrating her win, sharing their excitement on Instagram with the caption, “She did it!”
This Golden Globe win marks an important moment in Demi Moore’s long career. Not only did she prove her exceptional acting abilities, but she also rediscovered her confidence and perspective on life. For those who feel discouraged due to lack of recognition or success, this moment and Demi Moore’s journey could serve as a powerful source of inspiration.