Demi Moore’s Spectacular Comeback: 8 Lessons We Can Learn From Her

She’s fearless when it comes to taking risks, refuses to let past traumas define her, and proves that happiness doesn’t depend on a relationship; Now, she’s charging toward her first Oscar

Maya Benita|
Everyone is talking about Demi Moore’s incredible comeback, as she charges toward her first Oscar at age 62. Here are eight things we’ve learned from her journey:

1. It’s never too late to chase your dreams

At 62, Moore is achieving something she never has before—major industry recognition. Decades ago, she was the highest-paid actress in Hollywood, but at some point, she faded from the spotlight, and it seemed her career was over. Then came what may be the role of her life in The Substance. After winning a Golden Globe for her performance, she now has her sights set on the Academy Awards. Who would have thought? Certainly not her.
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"Thirty years ago, a producer told me I was a ‘popcorn actress,’" Moore said in her Golden Globe acceptance speech. "He meant I could make successful movies that earned a lot of money, but I would never receive recognition. And I believed him. A few years ago, I started to accept that my time had passed. But then, at my lowest point, this magical, bold, and completely insane script, The Substance, landed in my hands. And the universe told me—you're not done yet."

2. A great acceptance speech is worth preparing

Moore’s Golden Globe speech was nothing short of a masterpiece—raw, emotional, and perfectly aligned with 2025’s values. It resonated across social media and news outlets alike.
"When we start believing we’re not smart enough, not pretty enough, not thin enough, not successful enough—or just not enough—there was a woman who once told me, ‘Just so you know, you’ll never be enough. But if you put down the measuring stick, you’ll finally understand your own worth,’" Moore shared on stage, inspiring countless fans.

3. Taking risks pays off

In The Substance, written and directed by Coralie Fargeat, Moore plays a 50-year-old aerobics star who is abruptly fired after decades in the industry. Desperate, she injects herself with a mysterious substance that creates a younger version of herself (played by Margaret Qualley), but the transformation comes with horrifying side effects.
The film is anything but conventional—it blends horror with deeply unsettling moments. Yet Moore embraced the challenge, taking on a role seemingly tailor-made for her. The risk? It paid off.

4. You can be a grandmother and still look incredible

Let’s be honest—Moore looks stunning. Her glowing skin, radiant smile, and signature flowing hair have captivated fans for years. But last summer, she broke the internet when she posted a photo of herself in a tiny white bikini, holding hands with her 1-year-old granddaughter, Louetta (daughter of her eldest, Rumer).
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Sure, reports have circulated that Moore has spent nearly a quarter of a million dollars on cosmetic treatments over the years, but there's no denying she’s a phenomenon. "It’s crazy that I’m a grandmother because I still feel like a kid," she said on The Drew Barrymore Show.

5. A stylist who’s also a friend Is a winning combination

This awards season, Moore has been turning heads on red carpets with jaw-dropping looks, thanks to her longtime stylist Brad Goreski (best known from Fashion Police).
"Working with Demi is a dream come true," Goreski told The Hollywood Reporter. On Instagram, he gushed, "You are my muse and, above all, my dear friend."
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6. A traumatic childhood doesn’t have to define you

Moore’s early years were anything but easy. Her father abandoned her mother before she was born. Her mother remarried but later divorced again, and her stepfather ultimately took his own life. Her mother, an alcoholic, was arrested multiple times for DUI.
In her 2019 memoir, Moore revealed that at 15, she was raped by a 49-year-old man—after her mother allegedly accepted $500 from him and let him into their home.
Despite these devastating experiences, Moore refused to be defined by them. Early in her career, she struggled with alcohol and drug addiction, but she fought to get clean and went on to become one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, leading box office hits like Indecent Proposal, Ghost, Striptease, and G.I. Jane.

7. A pet can be the ultimate style statement

Moore is rarely seen without her tiny Chihuahua, Pilaf. Weighing just 1.5 pounds, Pilaf has become a star in her own right, with her own Instagram following.
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Not only does Pilaf accompany Moore to glamorous events, but she was even on set during the filming of The Substance. Moore once attempted to register Pilaf in the Guinness World Records as the world’s shortest dog, but another pup took the title. Besides Pilaf, Moore has six other dogs, most of them rescues.

8. Happiness doesn’t depend on a relationship

Moore has been married three times. At 18, she wed musician Freddy Moore, who was 12 years her senior. They divorced after five years. In 1987, she married Bruce Willis, with whom she shares three daughters—Rumer (37), Scout (34), and Tallulah (31). They divorced after 13 years but have remained close, with Moore actively supporting Willis as he battles severe dementia.
In 2005, she married Ashton Kutcher, 15 years her junior, but they split after six years. More recently, she dated acclaimed chef Daniel Humm, who is 13 years younger than her. Their relationship lasted less than a year.
Today, Moore is single and thriving. In 2020, she appeared on The Jess Cagle Show and candidly reflected on her past relationships: "I changed myself so many times to fit what I thought someone else wanted. It might sound cliché, but relationships are truly about learning to love yourself and accepting who you are—exactly as you are."
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