Actress Demi Moore had to swallow her disappointment as she came close to winning her first Oscar. However, she demonstrated true class as a mentor by sending heartfelt congratulations and support to her younger colleague who took home the award.
On March 4, Demi Moore posted on her social media, "I wholeheartedly congratulate Mickey Madison. I can't wait to see what she will show us next," along with a heart emoji.
This heartfelt message was directed at Mickey Madison, who won the Oscar trophy, surpassing Moore at the 79th Academy Awards held the day before.
Demi Moore was nominated for Best Actress for her role in the film "Substance," but the trophy went to Mickey Madison for "Anora." Given that Moore had won Best Actress at three major awards leading up to the Oscars (Golden Globe, Critics' Choice, and Screen Actors Guild Awards), expectations were high for her win. Major U.S. media outlets even cited Moore's loss as one of the biggest surprises of this year's Academy Awards.
Demi Moore reflected on her Oscar journey and expressed her commitment to new beginnings. She wrote on social media, "Every year when awards season approaches, I feel overwhelmed with gratitude for this long journey. It has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but it is just the beginning." Her passion was evident in her words.
She continued, "I want to express my gratitude to my fellow actors, the crew, and the fans. It was a joy to work with you all, to learn, and to celebrate this project together," conveying her appreciation for those who shared the Oscar race with her.
Moore's family also expressed their pride in her. Her youngest daughter, Tallulah Willis, shared a photo on social media of her mom enjoying fries in a bathrobe, captioning it, "My champion." Her eldest daughter, Rumer Willis, proudly stated, "Mom, you are my forever champion. Thank you!" Meanwhile, her middle daughter, Scout Willis, posted a family photo from the awards ceremony, expressing, "I am proud to be a part of this family."
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(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)