On the night of the 97th Academy Awards, some of the most notable productions were 'The Brutalist', 'Conclave', 'Anora', 'Emilia Pérez' and 'The Substance'. Among them, Demi Moore's performance in 'The Substance' positioned her as a favorite to win Best Actress. However, Mikey Madison was the surprising winner for her role in 'Anora', generating divided opinions online.
Upon announcing Mikey Madison as the award winner, Demi Moore's reaction was projected on screen, whose initial smile vanished as soon as she heard her competitor's name. This scene went viral on social media, with comments expressing everything from sadness for Demi to criticism of what they deemed an award robbery. The actress received support and praise for her talent, with many claiming she will win an Oscar sooner or later.
The Oscar ceremony, held on Sunday, March 2, was the stage where the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized the best in cinema. On this occasion, the Best Actress award was snatched from Demi Moore's hands by Mikey Madison, whose performance in 'Anora' took home the award. Moore's emotional reaction upon learning the result sparked a wave of comments and reactions on social media, highlighting the precise moment when it seemed her heart broke from the unexpected defeat.
