Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley Bring ‘The Substance’ to Life on Stage at the Golden Globes!

At the 82nd Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2025, Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley captivated the audience with a live reenactment of a scene from their acclaimed film, The Substance. The performance was a highlight of the evening, showcasing the dynamic chemistry between the two actresses.

Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley do a #TheSubstance-inspired bit at the #GoldenGlobes. https://t.co/QUzDz2Lepj pic.twitter.com/NGCLSu4bSX

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The Substance, directed by Coralie Fargeat, is a 2024 body horror film that delves into themes of aging and identity. Moore portrays Elisabeth Sparkle, a fading celebrity who resorts to a black-market drug to regain her youth, resulting in the creation of a younger version of herself, played by Qualley. The film has been lauded for its feminist perspective and has drawn comparisons to works like The Picture of Dorian Gray.

Moore’s portrayal of Elisabeth Sparkle earned her the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. This marks her first Golden Globe win, a significant achievement following her previous nomination for Ghost in 1991.

Qualley, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Substance, attended the ceremony with her father, Paul J. Qualley, in the absence of her husband, Jack Antonoff, who was ill. She expressed excitement about sharing the evening with her father, noting it was his first time attending the Golden Globes in two decades.

The live reenactment by Moore and Qualley was met with enthusiasm from both the audience and critics, further cementing the film’s impact and the actresses’ compelling performances. Their on-stage collaboration was a testament to the film’s exploration of complex themes and the powerful dynamic between the two leads.