May 24th 2024.
Demi Moore was not afraid to speak her mind as she introduced her dear friend Cher at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024. The two stars were attending a charity event in France on Thursday, and Demi took to the stage at the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala in Cap d'Antibes to introduce the iconic singer.
In a passionate speech captured on video by Ramon Setoodeh, co-Editor in Chief of Variety, Demi demanded respect for Cher, who was about to make her entrance. "I'm going to see if this is the moment we've all been waiting for," Demi declared, locking eyes with the audience. "I'm just making sure that you're really, really with me. Because this incredible woman that I'm about to introduce – she's a Grammy winner, an Oscar winner, an Emmy winner."
She then turned to someone in her view and exclaimed, "Are you an Emmy winner over there in the back of the room? I f*****g don't think so." After a pause, Demi added, "She's a style icon and my personal hair inspiration. She is just one of the most talented, successful, and best-loved performers of all time."
The audience reacted with mixed emotions as Demi took a moment to let her words sink in before finally introducing Cher as "the incredible, one and only Cher." The two stars then posed together on the red carpet, looking stunning in their respective outfits.
Some fans couldn't help but speculate about Demi's pauses and intense stares during her speech. One user on X commented, "She said, 'I will treat you like a child until you learn respect.'" Another asked, "Why did she keep pausing like that? What a weird way to introduce Cher?"
It's unclear from the video whether Demi was reacting to something specific in the audience or if she was trying to add a playful touch to her introduction. Whatever the reason, the star certainly made a statement with her words and her striking silver dress.
Cher then took to the stage, wearing a black combat-style suit and singing an array of hits, including a lively rendition of Waterloo by Abba. She later changed into a shiny leotard and leather jacket for her iconic song If I Could Turn Back Time.
Earlier in the evening, Cher and her boyfriend Alexander, a Def Jam music executive, walked the red carpet together. The event seemed to have a lively atmosphere, as seen in videos shared by Heidi Klum. And while Demi's introduction may have raised some eyebrows, there's no denying the strong bond between these two talented women.
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