Resurfaced Video Shows 19-Year-Old Demi Moore Kissing 15-Year-Old Co-Star—Internet Reacts

A decades-old video of actress Demi Moore kissing a 15-year-old co-star, Philip Tanzini, has resurfaced on social media, triggering heated debates about past Hollywood behavior and double standards regarding age-appropriate relationships.

The footage, originally aired by Entertainment Tonight in 1982, captures a then-19-year-old Moore engaging in multiple kisses with Tanzini while celebrating his 15th birthday. 

The clip, which has circulated online multiple times over the years, has gone viral again after an X (formerly Twitter) user, (@BGatesIsAPsycho), posted it with the caption: 

“Demi Moore in her younger days demonstrating why little boys are just as much at risk as little girls are – around the Hollywood freaks.“

The post has since garnered over 3 million views, reigniting conversations about the entertainment industry’s history of inappropriate relationships and whether Moore’s actions should be scrutinized under today’s ethical standards. 

Inside the 1982 Footage: What the Video Shows

The video, filmed at Tanzini’s birthday party, features Moore in a playful yet affectionate mood, showering the teenage actor with attention.

Throughout the clip, she kisses Tanzini on the lips multiple times and expresses her fondness for him, saying: “I love Phillip, and he’s the only one I love… I love him dearly; he’s one of my most favorite people… He’s truly terrific, and I really love him.“

She also jokingly suggests that she plans to marry Tanzini, despite being married at the time to her first husband, musician Freddy Moore. While the footage may have been seen as lighthearted in the early 1980s, the modern lens through which audiences now view such interactions has drastically changed. 

Demi Moore in her younger days demonstrating why little boys are just as much at risk as little girls are – around the Hollywood freaks. pic.twitter.com/bRnbLaRwdN

— Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) February 2, 2025

Social Media Reactions: Divided Opinions

As the video circulates on X, users have voiced starkly differing opinions. Many have condemned Moore’s behavior, comparing it to how a male actor kissing a teenage girl would have been received. Some are calling for the actress to be held accountable, while others dismiss the backlash as overblown.

Here are a few tweets of some of the most viral reactions: 

Criticism:

• “If a grown man kissed a little girl like this… These are the same celebrities that try to lecture you about politics. Why on earth would you let them shame you or influence you?”
• “She’s a paedophile just like most of these Hollywood elites. Remember when she got her claws into Ashton Kutcher who was like 20 years her junior? She’s always liked younger men/boys.”
• “Been seeing Demi stans lambasting Mikey because she refused to work with an intimacy coordinator, but they are okay with this?”

Defenders of Moore:

• “Oh nooo, the young boy kissed an attractive woman—how awful.”
• “I’m sure all the boys his age would have loved to have a Hollywood star like Demi Moore around—myself included.”
• “This is getting blown out of proportion. It was the ‘80s, things were different.”

The conversation has extended beyond just Moore and Tanzini, with some pointing out that Hollywood has long been a place where blurred boundaries and power dynamics have been ignored or excused. 

The Timing: Moore’s Oscar Nomination and Renewed Scrutiny

This controversy comes at an inconvenient time for Demi Moore, as she has just received her first-ever Oscar nomination for her performance in The Substance. The actress, who has had a career resurgence in recent years, expressed her excitement over the nomination, stating: 

“Being nominated for an Oscar is an incredible honor, and these last few months have been beyond my wildest dreams.“

However, critics argue that this resurfaced video casts a shadow over her nomination, leading some to question Hollywood’s standards when it comes to past misconduct.

The industry has recently seen a wave of accountability movements, particularly surrounding male actors and directors, and some online commentators are calling for similar scrutiny for female celebrities. 

Should the Past Be Judged by Today’s Standards?

A key question in this debate is whether Moore’s actions should be judged by modern standards or understood within the context of the 1980s entertainment industry.

At the time, relationships between young actors and older colleagues were often dismissed or even glamorized.

Many social media users have pointed out the industry’s long history of downplaying inappropriate behavior—particularly when committed by women.

Others, however, insist that if the genders were reversed, there would be a much stronger outcry. 

No Response from Moore or Tanzini—Yet

As the backlash grows, neither Demi Moore nor Philip Tanzini has addressed the resurfaced footage. Given the increasing media coverage and online discussions, some speculate that Moore may eventually be pressured into responding.

For now, the resurfaced video serves as yet another reminder of Hollywood’s complex history with age, power, and relationships—raising yet another round of uncomfortable questions about the entertainment industry’s past and its evolving moral compass. 

What do you think? Should Moore face scrutiny for this decades-old footage, or is this controversy overblown? Let us know in the comments below!