Madison beat front-runner Demi Moore for Best Actress in the biggest Oscars upset of the night Mikey Madison's furry friends are keeping her grounded after her Oscars victory. During the 2025 Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday,

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.

"The Substance" actress also told Madison she "can’t wait to see what you do next." Demi Moore is taking a (very classy) moment to reflect on the monumental awards season she just had. Thanks to key precursor wins at the Golden Globes and SAG Awards — and endlessly charming and passionate speeches at said ceremonies — many awards prognosticators penciled in Moore to win the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in The Substance at Sunday night's Academy Awards.