What awards did The Substance win?

Last Modified Feb 7, 2025 01:41 EST
What awards did The Substance win?
The Substance (Source: Instagram)


The Substance is a critically acclaimed film directed and written by Coralie Fargeat. It was released on September 20, 2024, starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid. The film revolves around Elisabeth Sparkle, a former Hollywood star who gets fired from her fitness show as the producer as he thinks they need a fresh face for the show and that she is too old for it. The film takes a dark turn when she starts using a drug called The Substance to make herself young and beautiful.


The film explores the themes of beauty standards, identity, jealousy, greed, and desire for eternal youth. It was praised by the critics and the audience for its cinematography and compelling storytelling. The film earned $79.1 million at the box office against a budget of $17.5 million. It became the highest-grossing film of Mubi. Let’s take a look at the awards that The Substance has won so far.


What awards did The Substance win?


What awards did The Substance win?
Margaret Qualley in The Substance (Source: Instagram)


The Substance is one of the most talked-about films of 2024. It first earned recognition when it premiered on May 19, 2024, at the Cannes Film Festival's main competition and won the Best Screenplay award. On January 5, 2025, Demi Moore won a Golden Globe Award for her performance as Elisabeth Sparkle in the film. This was Demi Moore’s first major win, and she gave an emotional acceptance speech. She said, “I'm just in shock right now. I've been doing this a long time, like over 45 years, and this is the first time I've ever won anything as an actor." Since then, the film has won many awards at various international film festivals.


YearAwardCategoryRecipient
2024Cannes Film FestivalBest ScreenplayCoralie Fargeat
2024Toronto International Film FestivalPeople's Choice Midnight Madness AwardThe Substance
2024Astra Film and Creative Arts AwardsBest Horror or Thriller FeatureThe Substance
2024Astra Film and Creative Arts AwardsBest Makeup and HairstylingPierre-Olivier Persin
2024San Diego Film Critics SocietyBest Visual EffectsThe Substance
2024Chicago Film Critics AssociationBest Use of Visual EffectsThe Substance
2024New York Film Critics OnlineBest DirectorCoralie Fargeat
2024New York Film Critics OnlineBest PictureThe Substance
2024Seattle Film Critics SocietyBest PictureThe Substance
2024Seattle Film Critics SocietyBest Supporting ActressMargaret Qualley
2025Kansas City Film Critics CircleBest FilmThe Substance
2025Kansas City Film Critics CircleBest DirectorCoralie Fargeat
2025Kansas City Film Critics CircleBest ActressDemi Moore
2025Kansas City Film Critics CircleBest Supporting ActressMargaret Qualley
2025Kansas City Film Critics CircleBest Original ScreenplayCoralie Fargeat
2025Kansas City Film Critics CircleVince Koehler Award for Best Science Fiction/Fantasy/HorrorThe Substance
2025Golden Globe AwardsBest Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or ComedyDemi Moore
2025Satellite AwardsBest Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or MusicalDemi Moore
2025Online Film Critics SocietyBest DirectorCoralie Fargeat
2025Online Film Critics SocietyBest Supporting ActressMargaret Qualley
2025Saturn AwardsBest Actress in a FilmDemi Moore
2025Saturn AwardsBest Film MakeupPierre-Olivier Persin


Also read: Cast of the Substance


Nominations received by The Substance


What awards did The Substance win?
Demi Moore in The Substance (Source: Instagram)


The Substance has been a popular film in the 2024-2025 award season. The film has received nominations from major awards, including 7 Critics' Choice Awards, 5 BAFTA Awards, 5 Academy Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. This was Demi Moore’s first Oscar nomination, as she was nominated for Best Actress. In a statement to Us Weekly, Moore said, “Being nominated for an Oscar is an incredible honor and these last few months have been beyond my wildest dreams. 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.”


YearAwardCategoryRecipient
2025Critics' Choice AwardsBest PictureThe Substance
2025Critics' Choice AwardsBest DirectorCoralie Fargeat
2025Critics' Choice AwardsBest ActressDemi Moore
2025Critics' Choice AwardsBest Supporting ActressMargaret Qualley
2025Critics' Choice AwardsBest Original ScreenplayCoralie Fargeat
2025Critics' Choice AwardsBest Hair and Make-UpHair and Make-Up Team
2025Critics' Choice AwardsBest Visual EffectsVisual Effects Team
2025British Academy Film AwardsBest DirectorCoralie Fargeat
2025British Academy Film AwardsBest Actress in a Leading RoleDemi Moore
2025British Academy Film AwardsBest Original ScreenplayCoralie Fargeat
2025British Academy Film AwardsBest Makeup & HairPierre-Olivier Persin, Stéphanie Guillon, Frédérique Arguello, and Marilyne Scarselli
2025British Academy Film AwardsBest SoundValérie Deloof, Victor Fleurant, Victor Praud, Stéphane Thiébaut, and Emmanuelle Villard
2025Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role in a Motion PictureDemi Moore
2025Academy AwardsBest PictureThe Substance
2025Academy AwardsBest DirectorCoralie Fargeat
2025Academy AwardsBest ActressDemi Moore
2025Academy AwardsBest Original ScreenplayCoralie Fargeat
2025Academy AwardsBest Makeup and HairstylingPierre-Olivier Persin, Stéphanie Guillon, and Marilyne Scarselli


FAQs about The Substance

A. Coralie Fargeat is the director of The Substance. 

A. Yes, Demi Moore won a Golden Globe for The Substance.

A. The Substance received 5 Oscar nominations.

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