Demi Moore struggling after Oscar defeat, source says she believed this was her best chance at Academy Award glory

Demi Moore had high expectations for an Oscar following her Golden Globe victory. However, her Oscar night took an unexpected turn when she lost the Best Actress award to Mikey Madison.

Moore, who feels that this was her best chance to win an Academy Award, is reportedly struggling after the Oscar defeat. Sources describe her significant Oscars 2025 loss as a "huge disappointment" and say she is "heartbroken."

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How did Demi Moore react to losing, as per sources?

A source exclusively tells Page Six that Demi Moore "can't help but feel heartbroken" after losing the 2025 Oscars' best actress prize to "Anora" star Mikey Madison.

Following her Golden Globe win for The Substance, Demi Moore was considered a legitimate strong Oscar candidate.

However, she "is thrilled for Mikey Madison and all the other women who were nominated for this award." Naturally, though, it was a great disappointment to not hear her name called, as quoted in a report by Page Six.

"A lot of people approached Demi Moore at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party to express their love and support for her work," the insider said.

Nominees for Best Actress Award
Along with Fernanda Torres from "I'm Still Here," Karla Sofía Gascón from "Emilia Pérez," and Cynthia Erivo from "Wicked," Moore and Madison were nominated for one of the night's most coveted awards.

Demi Moore's viral reaction to losing the Oscar for Best Actress

A video on X claims that when Madison's name was called, Moore clenched her teeth and looked visibly disappointed. Even though she looked disappointed, she got over it fast and cheered Mikey Madison on, as per a report by The NY Post.

Madison walked to the stage in a daze and said, "This is very surreal," to the audience as she held her Oscar.
She addressed the audience and fellow nominees, thanking them for their support and expressing her joy at being recognized alongside them.

FAQs

Was Demi Moore disappointed with her Oscar 2025 loss?
Yes, insiders say she was heartbroken and had high expectations for a win following her Golden Globe victory. Many thought this was her best chance at an Academy Award.

Who won Best Actress at the Oscars 2025?
Mikey Madison won for Anora, giving an emotional speech and recognizing her fellow nominees, including Moore.