Why Demi Moore Wasn't Upset About Losing the Oscar to Mikey Madison

Apr 17, 2025 Komal Das

Demi Moore wasn’t upset about losing the 2025 Best Actress Oscar to Mikey Madison for Anora—she said she expected Mikey to win, despite fans' disappointment

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Demi Moore revealed she wasn’t upset about losing the Oscar to Mikey Madison, saying she had a strong feeling Mikey would win and felt calm and at peace with the outcome

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Despite winning several awards before, Demi Moore graciously congratulated Mikey Madison after losing the Oscar, reflecting on the whirlwind of the past few months

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Demi Moore expressed gratitude for the awards season, thanking her team and fellow nominees, and congratulated Mikey Madison, excited to see her future work

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Demi Moore was nominated for The Substance, playing an aging actor challenging societal views on women in their 60s

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