After 45 years in the industry, Demi Moore finally won the Best Actress award at the 2025 Golden Globes for her role in “The Perfect Material”! With her outstanding acting skills and ageless charm, she has once again captured public attention. At 62, Demi Moore still boasts an incredible figure, leaving many in awe of her effective self-care regimen. However, few know that in her younger years, she struggled with extreme workouts in pursuit of the perfect body. How did she transition from past body anxieties to embracing her imperfect self today?
45 years of milestones in the film and arts career
Demi Moore’s acting career began in the 1980s, and she became a representative female star of Hollywood with a series of classic works. Often underestimated as a “popcorn star,” her acting talent was finally recognized after 45 years in the industry. This year, she won her first award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for “The Perfect Substance,” marking a pinnacle moment in her career.
From being an underrated “popcorn actress” to becoming a “Golden Globe-winning actress,” she emphasized the importance of self-acceptance during her speech on stage. She mentioned that someone once reminded her, “You must understand that you will never feel enough, but if you are willing to let go of that measuring stick, you will find your self-worth.” She encouraged everyone to believe in themselves and to be courageous in being themselves.
Body anxiety from the past
As a mother of three daughters, Demi Moore struggled with body anxiety throughout the early stages of her career. Six months after giving birth to her second daughter, Scout, in 1993, she took on the role in “Indecent Proposal.” At that time, she faced immense pressure to lose her pregnancy weight, going so far as to ride her bike for 90 kilometers a day and even cut out carbohydrates to return to her pre-pregnancy figure.
Demi once mentioned in an interview, “Everyone around me was asking me to lose weight.” To meet the expectations of others, she constantly put pressure on herself, stating that she couldn’t stop exercising. She resorted to extreme fitness methods and strict dieting to achieve her ideal body shape. Gradually, she found herself tightly controlled by her body and weight, falling into a state of anxiety… Looking back on everything she did to her body at that time, she candidly admitted feeling it was very crazy and absurd.
Turning Point
In her memoir “Inside Out,” published in 2019, Demi mentions that during the preparation for filming “G.I. Jane” in 1997, she had to gain weight and muscle for the role of an officer. She realized that her body had reached its limits, but this experience made her understand that “I just need to maintain my natural figure,” which completely changed her perspective on her body. Later, she abandoned rigorous workout routines and dietary restrictions, choosing instead to adopt a more relaxed attitude towards her body. This turning point allowed Demi to start accepting the imperfections of her body.
Liberation from obsession, reconciling with the body.
As time passed, Demi began to pay more attention to her mental health. She no longer focused on numbers but instead enjoyed low-intensity aerobic exercises such as dancing, pilates, and yoga. This change in mindset helped her break free from past anxieties and rediscover her love for life.
At 62 years old, Demi Moore still maintains her fiery and sexy figure, often sharing photos of herself in a bikini on social media to showcase her fit body; she also shares pictures of enjoying sunny days with her dog, demonstrating her healthy and confident charm.
Embracing body anxiety and accepting the imperfect self.
From excessive body anxiety to now embracing confident beauty, Demi emphasizes that “true confidence comes from accepting one’s imperfections.” Everyone should cherish their uniqueness and embrace their imperfect selves. Regardless of age, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a positive mindset. Demi’s story not only inspires herself but also encourages everyone to bravely accept and love their most authentic selves.
