Oscar Showdown: Demi Moore vs. Mikey Madison and Chalamet’s Bid for Glory
Oscar season is heating up, folks! With the 2025 Academy Awards just around the corner, excitement is bubbling over. PEOPLES’ Tom Gliatto dives deep into the thrilling arena of this year’s nominees, where Hollywood heavyweights are vying for that coveted golden statue. And let’s face it, last year was a blockbuster bonanza, making the competition this time like musical chairs on caffeine—some absolute gems, like Nicole Kidman’s “Babygirl,” left in the dust!
Kicking things off, we have Demi Moore making a formidable Oscar comeback with her nomination for *The Substance*. In this titillating body-horror satire, the queen of 80s and 90s blockbusters portrays an aging star seeking rebirth through a questionable serum. Talk about a role that echoes her decades in the industry, which oddly hasn’t earned her many accolades until now. With a gory finale that would make anyone squeamish (*shout-out to *Death Becomes Her**!), Moore’s nomination is a delicious twist of irony—and let’s be real, her acceptance speech is bound to steal the show!
But hold those applause! Mikey Madison isn’t just sitting pretty; she’s a serious contender for the Best Actress crown thanks to her standout role in *Anora*. Her performance as an innocent erotic dancer is electrifying—one that’s delivered with both humor and heart, reminiscent of the pure, unadulterated energy of indie cinema. While Moore’s star power is undeniable, Madison brings a raw vitality that could light up the Academy stage, making it a nail-biter until the proverbial last second.
Now, swinging over to the Best Actor race, we’ve got Timothée Chalamet taking on Adrien Brody. Chalamet portrays a young Bob Dylan in *A Complete Unknown*, which, whether you think it captures the soul of the elusive genius or not, definitely showcases his romantic flair. However, Adrien Brody’s performance in *The Brutalist*, where he embodies themes of cultural displacement and nostalgia, has given him a head start in the Oscar chatter. Once the frontrunner, he now faces stiff competition.
With Conan O’Brien set to host, will the Academy stick to safe choices or dare to surprise? The anticipation is electric. Who do you have your bets on?
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter
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