What did Demi Moore say after shock snub at Oscars 2025? Lip reader reveals her tense one-word reaction

Moore had a clenched jaw as she lost out on the biggest prize of her career

Demi Moore‘s tense one-word reaction to her shock Best Actress Oscar loss to Mikey Madison has been revealed.

The Substance star, 62, was the heavy favorite to take home the trophy after winning all the major awards – bar a BAFTA – in the run up to Sunday’s ceremony.

However, Madison, 25, was the surprise winner on the night with cameras capturing Moore’s icy reaction.

Lip reader Nicola Hickling exclusively told DailyMail.com of the moment: ‘Demi says “nice” but she isn’t smiling when she says it. Her body is almost nodding like she had to force herself to say it.’

Moore had faced off against Mikey, Fernanda Torres, Karla Sofia Gascon, and Cynthia Erivo.

And while some viewers were excited for Mikey, many of Demi’s fans were not happy that she lost, and took to X, formerly Twitter, to share their frustration.

Demi Moore's tense one-word reaction to her shock Best Actress Oscar loss to Mikey Madison has been revealed

Soon after the award was announced, the platform was flooded with posts about how Demi deserved it.

One user said she was ‘robbed’ and another called it the ‘biggest snub in Oscars history.’

As she portrays an escort in the film, Mikey made sure to recognize the sex worker community in her touching acceptance speech.

She said: ‘I also just want to, again, recognize and honor the sex worker community. I will. Yes. I will continue to support and be an ally.

‘All of the incredible people, the women that I’ve had the privilege of meeting from that community has been one of the highlights of this incredible experience.’

Fans were left heartbroken after the star didn't receive an Oscar win

She concluded her speech by recognizing her fellow nominees including A-lister Demi.

Mikey said: ‘I also just want to recognize the thoughtful, intelligent, beautiful, breathtaking work of my fellow nominees. I’m honored to be recognized alongside all of you.

‘This is a dream come true, I’m probably going to wake up tomorrow. Thank you so much, Sean [Baker], I adore you. This is all because of you. Thank you.’