The 97th Academy Awards had its share of surprises and disappointments. One of the night’s most unexpected outcomes was 25-year-old Mikey Madison winning the Oscar for Best Actress, which many had anticipated would go to Demi Moore. Madison’s impressive performance in Sean Baker’s *Anora* earned her the award, despite fierce competition from Cynthia Erivo, Fernanda Torres, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Moore.
Demi Moore, a frontrunner after winning several awards for her role in *The Substance*, was visibly distressed when she lost. Body language expert Darren Stanton noted her expressions of disbelief and forced smiles. The loss sparked debates on social media, with fans divided over whether Moore was unfairly overlooked.
Despite the loss, Moore’s career remains strong. She will star in *I Love Boosters*, while Madison continues her success with *Anora*, set to stream on Hulu. The debate over the Oscars’ outcome persists, but both actresses delivered outstanding performances.
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