I Was Punishing Myself

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Hollywood icon and star of , Demi Moore, discusses her own past issues with her image.

In conversation, she candidly shared her past rigorous practices to meet Hollywood’s standards for iconic ’90s movies like Striptease and G.I. Jane. She spoke of extreme measures involving diet and exercise, such as biking from Malibu to Paramount, approximately 26 miles each way. “It was quite intense,” she admitted. “I put an excessive emphasis on how I appeared physically.

Initially, Moore admitted that she was often extremely harsh and had a strained connection with her body, essentially treating herself poorly. In contrast to this past mindset, she now maintains a more intuitive, laid-back, and trusting relationship with her body. At this stage of her life and career, her focus has shifted from dominating her body to prioritizing her overall health and wellness, aiming for longevity and a high quality of life. Moore explained that she has grown more gentle towards herself over time.

Demi Moore’s Career Began With General Hospital

Moore’s acting career started when she moved from modeling exclusively to joining ‘General Hospital’ in 1981. This led to her becoming a star as part of the Brat Pack, featuring in movies like ‘Blame It on Rio’, ‘About Last Night…’, and ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’, alongside stars such as Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, and Andie MacDowell. Throughout her career, she has won over two dozen major awards and been nominated for more than fifty in total. Her latest critically acclaimed role was that of a struggling Hollywood actress who resorts to extreme actions to revive her once glittering career.

Under Coralie Fargeat’s direction, “The Substance” was celebrated as a standout in the body-horror genre when it debuted. During its time in cinemas, “The Substance” grossed over $77 million, significantly outperforming its $18 million budget. The film also garnered critical acclaim, and star Moore received a nomination for Best Actress at the Academy Awards. Additionally, “The Substance” was nominated for five awards in total, including Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Director (for Fargeat), Best Original Screenplay, and Best Picture. However, it lost the latter category to another film written and directed by someone else.

The Substance is currently streaming for Mubi subscribers.

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2025-04-27 19:35