Tue Jan 07 07:20:36 UTC 2025: ## Demi Moore Makes Golden Globes History with Horror Win

**Beverly Hills, CA** – Demi Moore made history at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, winning Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her role in the body horror film *The Substance*. This marks a rare achievement, as the last female actor to win a Golden Globe for a horror film was Jodie Foster in 1991 for *The Silence of the Lambs*, a film some debate as being a psychological thriller rather than pure horror. The last actor overall to win for a horror film was Johnny Depp in 2007 for *Sweeney Todd*.

In *The Substance*, Moore plays Elizabeth Sparkle, a former A-list actress turned aerobics guru who desperately clings to youth using a dangerous black-market drug. The film, while darkly comedic, features graphic body horror elements, making Moore’s win in the Musical or Comedy category even more noteworthy. The film’s satirical elements allowed it to qualify for the category.

Director Coralie Fargeat, who also co-received nominations with Moore, advocates for greater recognition of horror films within the awards circuit, arguing that they should not be treated differently than other genres. She believes horror films are a powerful medium for storytelling and political commentary.

Moore’s win has sparked conversation about the representation of horror in major awards. Her success, alongside the film’s four Golden Globe nominations, suggests a potential shift in how the genre is perceived and celebrated. The film is currently streaming on Mubi and available on demand. Moore’s awards season journey continues with the upcoming Screen Actors Guild nominations and the Oscar nominations announcement on January 17th.

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