<p id=”par-1_59″>The 97th Annual <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/academy-awards/?swcfpc=1″>Academy Awards</a> celebrated big wins for actors new and old. <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/mikey-madison-net-worth.html/”>Mikey Madison</a> received her first nomination and win for Best Actress in a Leading Role in <em>Anora.</em> Unfortunately, that meant <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/disingenuous-demi-moore-couldnt-believe-what-was-happening-in-front-of-her-lost-oscar-body-language-expert-claims.html/”>Demi Moore didn’t win for <em>The Substance</em></a>. Moore allegedly felt upset by the loss and didn’t attend an Oscars afterparty after she expected to “win big.”</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-demi-moore-allegedly-skipped-an-oscars-afterparty-following-the-substance-loss”>Demi Moore allegedly skipped an Oscars afterparty following ‘The Substance’ loss</h2>
<p id=”par-2_85″>Demi Moore couldn’t be prouder of her work on <em>The Substance</em>. The horror film written and directed by Coralie Fargeat showcased Moore’s talents. It thrust Moore into the role of an aging actor fighting for relevance by injecting herself with a serum that makes her into a younger version of herself. <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/demi-moore-nicole-kidman-awkward-golden-globes-night-kidmans-snub-source-says.html/”>Moore won a Golden Globe</a> and hoped for an Oscar at the 97th Annual Academy Awards. Unfortunately, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/demi-moore-ice-cold-reaction-oscars-snub.html/”>she lost to Mikey Madison</a>.<em> Anora </em>won Best Picture, Best Editing, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay.</p>
<p id=”par-3_47″>After the Oscars, Moore was going to head to an afterparty at Soho House Holloway in West Hollywood to celebrate <em>The Substance</em> and her role. Arthouse distributor and streamer MUBI put on the party, as they bought the rights to the film. Unfortunately, the party didn’t go as planned.</p>
<p id=”par-4_24″>“It ended up being a bit of a sad affair as <em>The Substance</em> was expected to win big,” a source told <a href=”https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/13676086/demi-moore-skips-her-distributors-oscars-after-party/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>The U.S. Sun</a>.</p>
<p id=”par-5_81″>Sources said Moore chose to skip the event after her sad loss. “It was set to be an intimate but fun celebration in the back room of the venue with Demi being the star of the party,” another insider explained. “There was a free bar and catering with different meat dishes and fancy desserts, along with a photographer. Other celebrities were on the list, but it ended up being a very quiet affair, and Demi didn’t show up in the end.”</p>
<p id=”par-6_25″>The source said “everyone was gutted” for Moore after her loss. Some guests also discussed how the camera panned to Moore’s reaction following Madison’s win.</p>
<p id=”par-7_34″>“They all felt this was Demi’s year and everything was lined up for her to win after such an amazing comeback and her success at awards ceremonies before the Oscars,” the insider continued. </p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-demi-moore-struggled-to-hide-her-disappointment-after-her-loss”>Demi Moore ‘struggled to hide her disappointment’ after her loss</h2>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-1″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Demi-Moore-seen-inside-the-Dolby-Theatre-at-the-97th-Oscars-1.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Demi Moore seen inside the Dolby Theatre at the 97th Oscars” class=”wp-image-3783796″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Demi Moore seen inside the Dolby Theatre at the 97th Oscars | Rich Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
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<p id=”par-8_34″>Body language expert Inbaal Honigman spoke to <a href=”https://www.covers.com/entertainment/academy-awards-oscars-odds” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Covers.com</a> about Demi Moore’s body language at the 97th Annual Academy Awards. According to Honigman, Moore “struggled to hide her disappointment” after losing the Best Actress award.</p>
<p id=”par-9_63″>“When Mikey Madison’s name is called, the other nominees start clapping immediately, but Demi turns her face away and presses her lips together showing a subtle sign of disappointment,” the expert explained. “However, as Mikey speaks, Demi stands and applauds. By the time the camera catches her reaction, her genuine smile and raised chin show that she is proud of the younger winner.”</p>
<p id=”par-10_58″>Honigman noted that Moore was one of the few people in the audience to stand when Madison took the stage. “From the front row, she gives the winner a full standing ovation, an act of respect and recognition,” she continued. “As Mikey acknowledges her fellow nominees, the camera catches Demi’s face, her expression filled with both joy and pride.”</p>
<p id=”par-11_41″>“Demi’s rounded cheeks indicate that her smile for Mikey Madison is genuine,” Honigman explained. “Her chin is slightly raised, a subtle yet clear sign of pride in the younger winner. However, her lips remain compressed, suggesting she is reluctant to speak.”</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-the-substance-actor-congratulated-mikey-madison-on-instagram”>‘The Substance’ actor congratulated Mikey Madison on Instagram</h2>
<p id=”par-12_23″>Demi Moore graciously took her loss at the Academy Awards. She took to <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/p/DGwANtISwPO/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Instagram</a> to congratulate Mikey Madison on the actor’s <em>Anora</em> win.</p>
<p id=”par-13_98″>“As this awards season comes to a close, I’m so overwhelmed with gratitude for this journey,” Moore posted with footage of her preparing for the Oscars. “It’s been the ride of a lifetime and we’re just getting started! So grateful for my team, my fellow nominees, and everyone who has made this experience so full of joy and light. Thank you to the cast, crew, and fans of @trythesubstance — @isimostar and @coralie_fargeat it’s been such an honor to work alongside you, learn from you, and celebrate this film with you. And a huge congratulations to #MikeyMadison — can’t wait to see what you do next.”</p>
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