Demi Moore's video 'passionately kissing' 14-year-old General Hospital co-star sparks backlash after her first Oscar nomination

Demi Moore has scored her first Oscar nomination after she took home her maiden Golden Globe for The Substance. The actress has garnered widespread praise for her leading role in the horror drama, also starring Margaret Qualley. However, amid the critical acclaim, the actress has courted a fresh controversy after a throwback video of her kissing a teenage boy resurfaced on social media.

Demi Moore secures her first Oscar nomination for The Substance

Demi Moore has scripted history after she was nominated for an Oscar for her perfromance in Coralie Fargeat's The Substance. "Being nominated for an Oscar is an incredible honor, and these last few months have been beyond my wildest dreams," Moore said in a statement. "Truly there are no words to fully express my joy and overwhelming gratitude for this recognition. Not only for me but for what this film represents. I am deeply humbled."

Demi Moore under fire over her resurfaced video

A video circulating of Demi Moore kissing a teenage boy has sparked a lot of conversation online. The video is raising questions about the power dynamic at play and the appropriateness of the interaction.

According to Daily Mail, the video in question was taken in 1982, when Demi Moore was 19 years old. The footage, which was originally aired by Entertainment Tonight, shows Moore attending the 15th birthday party of her General Hospital co-star Philip Tanzini.

In the now-viral video, Moore professes her love for Tanzini, saying, "I love Phillip, and he's the only one I love... I love him dearly; he's one of my most favorite people... He's truly terrific, and I really love him."

She also joked that she intends to marry Tanzini, despite being married herself at the time, having wed her first husband, Freddy Moore, when she was 17.

Netizens lash out at Demi Moore

After the resurfaced video took the internet by storm, netizens are lashing out at the Blind actress over past actions. Check out some reactions below:

Daily reminder that Demi Moore is a full on paedophile. This is a 15 year old boy she was making out with. https://t.co/vbtKPs2KBk

¡ª Spook ? (@HorrorSlasha) January 25, 2025

I¡¯m not Brazilian and I just don¡¯t know Fernanda Torres, but Demi Moore kissed a teenage boy? Someone can explain this to me? pic.twitter.com/DaUG8YHeex

¡ª ? louco, meu! (@faustanetes) January 27, 2025

what about Demi Moore kissing a 15 yo boy?????pic.twitter.com/J6Ye85RhXy

¡ª Lucas Rockwell (@thefamelipa) January 27, 2025

from congratulating demi moore to find up later she was PASSIONATELY kissing a 15 year old pic.twitter.com/ibNcbuaok2

¡ª ? (@dieforyous) January 6, 2025

Daily reminder that Demi Moore is a full on paedophile. This is a 15 year old boy she was making out with. https://t.co/vbtKPs2KBk

¡ª Spook ? (@HorrorSlasha) January 25, 2025

More about The Substance

Demi Moore's career has been marked by notable roles, but it's her role in the 2024 film The Substance that has catapulted her to new heights. In the horror sci-fi, Moore plays the role of Elisabeth Sparkle, a woman in her 50s who faces ageism in the entertainment industry, being fired from her fitness show due to her age.

Her character then discovers a wonder drug that creates a younger version of herself, played by Margaret Qualley. However, this transformation comes with significant consequences, exploring the dark side of the entertainment industry. The film has likely resonated with audiences, particularly in the context of the ongoing conversation about ageism and sexism in Hollywood.

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