Anora star Mikey Madison took home the best actress award at the 2025 Oscars, beating out Demi Moore who many presumed would win for her role in The Substance.

Mikey Madison won Best Actress for 'The Substance' at the Oscars 2025, beating Cynthia Erivo, Karla Sofía Gascón, Demi Moore and Fernanda Torres.

Director Sean Baker’s Anora — which won five Oscars, including best picture — centers on Ani (Madison), a young sex worker who impulsively marries the son of a powerful Russian businessman. During her acceptance speech, Madison said she appreciated the chance to honor the sex worker community.

If you followed our Oscars 2025 live blog, you know one of the most talked-about events was Mikey Madison's win for Best Actress for her role in Best Picture recipient Anora. Among the stars Madison beat out was veteran actress Demi Moore,

Anora' star Mikey Madison shared how she texted 'The Substance' star Demi Moore after beating her in the Best Actress race at the 2025 Oscars.

Anora” and Madison deserved all their awards, but what is it about the Academy’s love affair with women who sell their bodies?

While a murderer’s row of celebrities met up at the Oscars, a beautiful moment between winners Zoë Saldaña and Mikey Madison is giving me all of these feels. The Oscars presents the perfect time for celebrities to come together to take photos and share reunions all in one venue.

Mikey Madison, the star of "Anora," became a first-time Oscar winner. Demi Moore had been favored for her work in "The Substance" in a crowded Best Actress field.

Demi Moore took to Instagram to wrap up the closing of awards season — and wish a note of congratulations to Best Actress Oscar winner Mikey Madison.

Mikey Madison starred in a number of notable TV shows and movies before winning Best Actress for her role in 'Anora' at the 2025 Oscars

Much like her ‘Anora’ character’s dedication to her bold beauty look, Madison has stayed true to her glam identity all season long.

See the full list of 2025 Oscars winners, from Mikey Madison winning Best Actress over Demi Moore to 'Anora' dominating as the 2025 Best Picture winner.