Demi Moore Predicted Her Oscars 2025 Loss, Says She ‘Wasn’t Gutted’ as Mikey Madison Won for Anora

Demi Moore may not have taken home the Oscar for Best Actress at the 2025 Academy Awards, but she continues to prove why she’s one of Hollywood’s most admired stars — both on and off screen. In a recent interview with Time magazine, the veteran actress revealed that she had a feeling Mikey Madison would win the award for her standout role in Anora — and her prediction was spot on.

“Right before the announcement, I told my manager, ‘It’s going to Mikey,’” Moore said, reflecting on the moment just before the winner was revealed.

Moore was a strong contender this year for her critically acclaimed role in The Substance, a performance that earned her several major wins across the awards season, including the Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice Awards, and SAG Awards. However, when the Oscar moment arrived, she felt surprisingly calm and grounded.

“I didn’t feel gutted or disappointed,” she explained. “I just felt at peace. Somehow, I already knew.”

By the time the Best Actress category was announced, Anora had already swept several categories — including Best Editing, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Director for Sean Baker. Mikey Madison’s win was the final piece in the film’s triumphant night, which ended with Anora also winning Best Picture.

Despite not winning, Moore responded with pure grace. She took to Instagram the next day to share a heartfelt message:

Huge congrats to Mikey Madison. Watching this journey unfold has been unforgettable, and I can’t wait to see where she goes from here.

Known for her down-to-earth attitude, Moore ended her Oscars night in a refreshingly relatable way — enjoying fast food with her daughters. Her daughter, Scout LaRue Willis, shared the candid moment online, praising her mom for being “nothing but integrity, bright beaming light, and love.”

Even though the Oscars didn’t go her way this time, Moore’s awards journey isn’t ending here. She’s currently filming the second season of Landman and is set to appear in I Love Boosters, a new film from Sorry to Bother You director Boots Riley.

Final Thought

Demi Moore’s reaction to her Oscars 2025 loss serves as a powerful reminder that true class isn’t about the awards you win — it’s about how you carry yourself through the highs and lows. With her humility and support for fellow talent, Moore proves she’s more than just a screen legend — she’s a Hollywood role model.