In a surprising upset at Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards, Demi Moore claimed the Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical award for her role in *The Substance*. This victory is particularly noteworthy as *The Substance*, a critically acclaimed horror film exploring the dark side of Hollywood vanity, is neither a comedy nor a musical. Nevertheless, Moore’s powerful comeback performance captivated audiences and critics alike, significantly increasing her chances of receiving her first Academy Award nomination later this week.
The win was unexpected, as many predicted Karla Sofía Gascón would take home the award. Gascón, a transgender actress, delivered a highly praised performance as a Mexican drug lord undergoing gender reassignment surgery in a Netflix-distributed film that earlier won the Golden Globe for Best Non-English Language Film.
Moore’s acceptance speech, brimming with emotion, was met with enthusiastic applause. She expressed her gratitude, highlighting that this was her first award in a career spanning over four decades. The French-produced, Mubi-distributed *The Substance* marked a significant return to prominence for the veteran actress.