Demi Moore recently opened up about the insecurities she struggled with early in her career. In an interview, the actress revealed that while many assumed she exuded confidence, she actually grappled with body image issues. She admitted that taking on roles in projects like Striptease and her iconic Vanity Fair covers was a way to confront her fears.
“People often think I loved my body, but that’s a misconception,” Moore shared. “In reality, I chose certain projects as a way to overcome my insecurities. The same goes for the Vanity Fair covers—it wasn’t about loving my body; it was about breaking free from the self-imposed limitations I had placed on me.”
In the interview, Demi Moore also discussed her upcoming horror film The Substance, where she plays an actress grappling with inner demons after being cast aside by Hollywood due to her age. Reflecting on her own experience, Moore recalled how her career hit a slump after she turned 40, following her role in Charlie’s Angels.
“After that, there was so much attention on my appearance, and people didn’t know where I fit,” she shared. “But I do feel like things have shifted. We’re now seeing far more compelling roles for women in their 40s and 50s—what I consider to be ‘young women.'”
Demi Moore reflected on how her career faced limitations in her 40s, admitting, “The door was a bit closed in my 40s. I felt it more in what was available to me.” During this period, she turned her focus inward, recognizing the importance of personal growth beyond her career. “There was other work I needed to do for myself that wasn’t my career,” she explained, emphasizing her belief that “everything is happening for us, not to us.”
Now, as she enjoys both a fashion revival and Oscar buzz for her role in The Substance, Moore has embraced the power of aging by taking control of her own narrative.
Demi Moore shared her thoughts on defying age-related expectations, stating, “Who says somebody can’t look a certain way or do certain things? Your 60s is not what your 60s used to be.” She expressed that she’s embracing this phase of life, saying, “There’s a part of me that’s enjoying figuring it out as I go along.”
Reflecting on her career, Moore admitted, “I had more challenges, particularly in my career, in my 40s than I do now.” At that time, she felt stuck in a limbo where she wasn’t easily classified. “I wasn’t 30, but I wasn’t 40 in a way that people could comfortably identify me as a mother, etc. There was no place for me.”
However, she has always thrived on pushing boundaries, revealing, “One of the biggest themes of my career is challenging preconceived ideas and limitations.” Now, she’s reclaiming her narrative, saying, “I’m at a point where I’m writing my own story, as opposed to my story being dictated to me based on my age.”
