September 19th 2024.
In the year 1996, Demi Moore took on the role of Erin Grant in the film Striptease. The movie was a huge success and Demi quickly became the highest-paid actress in the world. However, despite her impressive title, Demi recently opened up about the overwhelming sense of shame she felt during that time. She was married to Bruce Willis at the time and was everywhere in Hollywood, starring in popular films like Striptease and G.I. Jane.
Demi's success was undeniable, earning a remarkable $12.5 million for her roles in these successful films. She even rivaled male actors in the industry, including her husband Bruce. But with such a monumental achievement, Demi also experienced an unexpected dark side.
In an interview on The New York Times' The Interview podcast, Demi shared her thoughts on her role in Striptease. She played a woman who lost custody of her child and turned to stripping to make ends meet. Demi admitted that it was as if she had betrayed women with this role. Similarly, in G.I. Jane, where she played a woman trying to prove her worth in a male-dominated environment, she felt like she had betrayed men.
Demi reflected on her experience as the highest-paid actress and questioned why there was so much criticism towards her. She clarified that she did not take it personally, but anyone in her position would have faced some backlash. However, because she was portraying a character involved in the world of stripping and showcasing her body, she felt extremely shamed.
Despite her role in Striptease contributing to her impressive salary, Demi continued to dominate the box office in the late 90s. She also clarified that she never compared her pay to her husband's, but she was aware of how much he was making on his own movies at the time. She believed that her earnings were fair for the amount of work she put in.
The fight for equal pay in the industry has been ongoing for many years, but unfortunately, there is still a significant gap between male and female actors. Forbes recently released its annual highest-earning actors list, with only two women, Margot Robbie and Jennifer Aniston, making it into the top 10.
In another part of the interview, Demi discussed her controversial 1991 Vanity Fair cover, where she posed naked and pregnant. The cover sparked a lot of controversy, and many grocery store chains across America refused to carry the issue. Demi expressed her confusion and questioned why pregnant women needed to be hidden. She also pointed out the fear surrounding women's sexuality and how showing her pregnant belly was seen as a taboo.
Aside from her personal life, Demi remains one of Hollywood's most well-known actresses. She recently starred in the film The Substance, which she revealed caused her to lose a significant amount of weight. In the movie, she plays ageing actress Elisabeth Sparkle, who takes an experimental substance to make her look younger and more perfect. The film is set to release in cinemas on September 18 in the US and September 20 in the UK.
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In addition, Demi has been making headlines for her recent comments on her body and Hollywood's obsession with it. The actress mentioned that she wanted to quit Hollywood at one point due to the public's constant focus on her body. She also reignited her feud with Madonna, calling her a "movie killer" who "can't act." It's clear that Demi isn't afraid to speak her mind and stand up for herself in the industry.
Lastly, Demi's success and impact on Hollywood have been felt for over 30 years now. She continues to be a prominent figure in the industry and has no plans of slowing down anytime soon. Her latest film, The Substance, is just another example of her talent and dedication to her craft.
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