AceShowbiz - At 62 years old, Demi Moore has finally received her first Oscar nomination for her performance in "The Substance." The film, a horror comedy, stars Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle, an actress who loses her job to a younger talent. Desperate to stay relevant, she takes a mysterious drug called the Substance, which creates a younger version of herself named Sue (Margaret Qualley).

Moore's performance has been widely praised, earning her some of the best reviews of her career. She previously won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical Film.

In a statement released after her Oscar nomination, Moore expressed her gratitude and humility. "Being nominated for an Oscar is an incredible honor and these last few months have been beyond my wildest dreams," she said. "This is a time of incredible contrasts, and right now, my heart is with my friends, family, neighbors, and community here in L.A."

Moore began her career over four decades ago and has starred in countless hits, including "Ghost," "St. Elmo's Fire," and "A Few Good Men." Despite her success, she had never won an acting award until her Golden Globe win earlier this year.

"At that time, I made that mean that this wasn't something that I was allowed to have," she said during her acceptance speech at the Golden Globes. "And I bought in, and I believed that, and that corroded me over time."

Moore credits the script for "The Substance" with reigniting her passion for acting. "The universe told me that you're not done," she said.

The other actresses nominated for Best Actress are Cynthia Erivo ("Wicked"), Mikey Madison ("Anora"), Karla Sofia Gascon ("Emilia Pérez"), and Fernanda Torres ("I'm Still Here"). The 2025 Oscars, hosted by Conan O'Brien, will air live on Sunday, March 2 at 7 p.m. ET on ABC and Hulu.