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Demi Moore “can’t help but feel heartbroken” after losing the best actress award at the 2025 Oscars to “Anora” star Mikey Madison,” a source exclusively tells Page Six.
After winning the Golden Globe in the same category, the “Substance” star “was really hopeful that she had secured this win,” the insider says.
“Demi is taking this loss very hard because she felt like this was finally her chance to take home an Academy Award.”
Demi Moore “can’t help but feel heartbroken” after losing the best actress award at the 2025 Oscars to “Anora” star Mikey Madison,” a source exclusively tells Page Six. REUTERS After winning the Golden Globe, the “Substance” star “was really hopeful that she had secured this win,” the insider says. AFP via Getty Images “Demi is taking this loss very hard because she felt like this was finally her chance to take home an Academy Award,” our source explains. Getty ImagesThe A-list actress, 62, “is thrilled for Mikey and all the other women who were nominated for this award,” our source tells Page Six.
“But of course, it was a huge disappointment not hearing her name be called.”
According to the insider, “A ton of people came up to Demi at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party to show their love and support for her work.”
A rep for Moore did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.
Moore “is thrilled for Mikey and all the other women who were nominated,” the source explains. REUTERS According to the insider, it was still “a huge disappointment not hearing her name be called.” Penske Media via Getty Images After making her way to the stage in a daze, Madison addressed attendees while clutching her Oscar. AFP via Getty ImagesWant more celebrity and pop culture news?
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In the horror film, Moore portrays Elisabeth Sparkle, a fading celebrity who comes across a black market drug that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
Moore and Madison were nominated for one of the most coveted awards of the night alongside Fernanda Torres for “I’m Still Here,” “Emilia Pérez” star Karla Sofía Gascón and “Wicked” actress Cynthia Erivo.
The “Ghost” star looked visibly upset and tensed her jaw when she heard the 25-year-old’s name being called out over her own, per a video shared on X.
According to the insider, “A ton of people came up to Demi at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party to show their love and support for her work.” Getty Images In the horror film, Moore portrays Elisabeth Sparkle, a fading celebrity who comes across a black market drug that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself. AP Moore and Madison were nominated for one of the most coveted awards of the night alongside Fernanda Torres for “I’m Still Here,” “Emilia Pérez” star Karla Sofía Gascón and “Wicked” actress Cynthia Erivo. Rob Latour/ShutterstockAfter making her way to the stage in a daze, Madison addressed attendees while clutching her Oscar, saying, “This is very surreal. I grew up in Los Angeles, but Hollywood always felt so far away from me, so to be here, standing in this room today, is really incredible.”
The “Scream” actress also addressed her fellow nominees, saying, “I also just want to recognize the thoughtful, intelligent, beautiful, breathtaking work of my fellow nominees. I’m honored to be recognized alongside all of you.”
She added, “This is a dream come true. I’m probably going to wake up tomorrow.”