Demi Moore's Transformative Role in 'The Substance' Garners Acclaim

The satirical body horror film explores aging, beauty standards, and Hollywood's obsession with youth, earning Moore critical praise and awards buzz.

Demi Moore stars as Elisabeth Sparkle, a fading fitness celebrity who turns to a black-market drug in a desperate attempt to reclaim her youth.
The film, directed by Coralie Fargeat, critiques Hollywood's ageism and societal beauty standards through a grotesque and satirical narrative.
Moore underwent an extreme physical transformation for the role, spending up to nine hours daily in prosthetics to depict her character's physical decline.
'The Substance' premiered at Cannes, earning a 13-minute standing ovation and winning the Screenplay award, solidifying its place as a standout in the horror genre.
Moore's performance has been lauded as one of her best, with the film receiving nominations in major categories as awards season approaches.