Demi Moore Has All The Oscars Momentum, But Don't Count Out Mikey Madison Winning Best Actress
In the lead up to the 2025 Oscars, several films, including Sean Baker's Anora, are tough competitors in multiple categories, making it difficult to predict exactly how the race will go. The announcement of the 2025 Oscars nominees, saw Anora gain six nominations, with three in the major categories of Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress. Additionally, Anora had gained momentum from nominations at previous ceremonies and with precursor wins, putting Mikey Madison in a good place to take home the award.
Anora follows the sex worker Ani as she decides to marry Vanya, the son of a Russian oligarch. Vanya's family's power and money create complications as they put pressure on their son and Ani to annul the marriage, leading to Ani finally breaking down in Anora's ending. The film's nominations are entirely fitting given Mikey Madison's phenomenal performance, but Madison still faces tough competition in the category, especially from Demi Moore, who is the current Best Actress frontrunner.
Demi Moore Has Stolen Mikey Madison's Frontrunner Spot During Awards Season
Moore Took Home The Golden Globe
Before the major awards ceremonies for 2024's films occurred, Mikey Madison initially seemed like the most likely winner for Best Actress, but her chances have gotten complicated along the way. Anora started off strong by winning the Palme d'Or at Cannes and gaining wins and nominations from many of the major critics' circles across the US. Mikey Madison then received nominations from both the Critics' Choice Awards and the Golden Globes but was beaten in both instances by Demi Moore.
While many early Oscars predictions did not include Demi Moore being nominated for Best Actress, over the course of a few short months, Moore has become the frontrunner to win the Oscar. Demi Moore's wins at the Critics Choice Awards and, crucially, the Golden Globes have positioned her better than ever to take home the Oscar. While Demi Moore has been a household name for decades due to her work in the 1990s, The Substance has revitalized Moore's career and proven that she continues to be an unbeatable talent.
Anora's Increasing Best Picture Odds Could Give Mikey Madison An Edge Over Demi Moore Again
Anora Will Certainly Be On Voters' Minds
Though both actors gave unquestionably great performances in their respective films, only one can win the Best Actress Oscar. While Demi Moore's recent awards show wins have positioned her well going into the Academy Awards, MIkey Madison also has a competitive chance of winning thanks to Anora's growing Best Picture odds. The 2025 Oscars have been surrounded by several controversies that have influenced viewers' understanding of the Best Picture race, leaving Anora seeming like it might be the best choice for voters.
Since Anora is looking more and more like a Best Picture winner, it could make sense for Oscars voters to vote for Mikey Madison in the Best Actress category as well.
While controversies have plagued Emilia Pérez and The Brutalist, Anora won Best Picture at the Critics' Choice Awards and important categories at both the PGA and DGA Awards ceremonies as well. Since Anora is looking more and more like a Best Picture winner, it could make sense for Oscars voters to vote for Mikey Madison in the Best Actress category as well. Though things could still change in the final month before the 2025 Oscars, Mikey Madison and Anora currently look to have strong chances to win several categories.
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