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The race for the 2025 Academy Award for Best Actress is heating up, and while Cynthia Erivo and Karla Sofía Gascón have delivered powerhouse performances, the recent buzz suggests we might have an unexpected frontrunner, Demi Moore. Yes, you read that right! The 61-year-old Hollywood icon is making a jaw-dropping comeback withThe Substance, a film that has critics and audiences raving.
While Moore has always been a formidable presence on-screen, this performance is being hailed as career-defining, making her the one to beat. But what makes her stand out in this stacked competition? And what exactly isThe Substancethat’s generating all this hype? Let’s dive in!
Will the Oscars 2025 name Demi Moore the Best Actress?
If there’s one thing Hollywood loves, it’s a good comeback story. AndDemi Mooreis giving us one for the ages. After decades of ups and downs in an industry that’s often unkind to actresses over 40, Moore is proving that talent, grit, and a willingness to take risks can still steal the show. The prediction that she will win Best Actress isn’t just based on nostalgia, it’s about the sheer power of her performance inThe Substance.
Moore’s role in the film is intense, unsettling, and deeply transformative. Some critics are comparing her performance toNatalie PortmaninBlack SwanorCharlize TheroninMonster.
That’s some serious awards-season territory! This isn’t just a return to form, it’s an elevation. If she takes home the gold, it will be her first Oscar, a surprising fact given her decades-long career. But hey, better late than never, right?
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Social media is already in a frenzy over the possibility of Moore clinching the win. Many fans and critics call it the best work of her career. WhileCynthia Erivoand Karla Sofía Gascón have also been delivering stellar performances in their respective films, Moore’s return to the limelight with such a demanding role might just tip the scales in her favor. Of course, the recentcontroversy surrounding Gascónhelps her chances.
What’s The Substance and why is it a game-changer?
So, what’s all the fuss aboutThe Substance? Directed by Coralie Fargeat, the French filmmaker known for the brutal and visually stunningRevenge, this psychological horror-thriller takes body horror to a whole new level. The film delves into themes of beauty, identity, and the lengths people go to in order to stay relevant, something that eerily mirrors Hollywood itself.
Demi Moore plays a woman who undergoes an experimental procedure involving a mysterious substance that promises perfection. But, as you might expect, things spiral out of control in the most horrifying ways. The film is reportedly packed with shocking body transformations, psychological torment, and a gripping emotional core that keeps audiences on edge.
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This unique mix of horror and prestige drama could be exactly what makes it an Oscar favorite. And let’s be real, niche films often struggle at the Oscars, but when they do break through, they make history. CouldThe Substancebe the next niche film to win big? It’s looking increasingly possible.
With itsinnovative storytelling, unsettling visuals, and a tour-de-force performance from Moore,The Substanceis shaping up to be a serious contender not just for Best Actress, but perhaps even Best Picture. And if Demi Moore walks away with the Oscar? It will be one of the most satisfying moments of the night.
The Substanceis streaming on Apple TV+.
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