Mikey Madison did not win the Best Actress Oscar because she was a younger, hotter version of Demi Moore. Not only does the mere suggestion completely erase Madison’s nuanced and moving work in Anora,

After Demi Moore lost the best actress Oscar to a younger star, Mikey Madison, fans of "The Substance" couldn't help but point out the irony.

Going into the 2025 Academy Awards, Demi Moore had become a favorite for the Best Actress category. The 62-year-old’s portrayal of an aging, insecure actress deemed past her prime who took a black-market drug to try to become a “younger,