You never forget your first Oscar appointment.
After being pushed back due to wildfires are raging through much of Los Angeles County2025 Oscar nominations were was finally announced during a virtual event on January 23rd. And it was a who’s who of first-time nominees in many categories – especially among the actors and actresses.
Demi Moore received her first ever Academy Award nomination for Best Actress after four decades in the entertainment industry for her role in The subject. She was joined by a host of other top actresses who received their first-ever nod, including Karla Sofia Gascón (Emilia Perez), Mike Madison (Anora) and Fernanda Torres (I’m still here.)
Shortly after her nomination was announced, Demi shared how much the award meant to her.
“Being nominated for an Oscar is an incredible honor and the past few months have been beyond my wildest dreams,” she told E! News in a statement on January 23. “There are truly no words to fully express my joy and overwhelming gratitude for this recognition. Not only for me but for what this film represents. I am deeply humbled.”
She continued, “This is a time of incredible contrasts and right now my heart goes out to my friends, family, neighbors and community here in LA. The fires have devastated so many lives but seeing how our community has come together leaves me in awe of the resilience and compassion that defines us, and this moment is a reminder of how incredible we are when we stand together.”
