What awards did The Substance win?

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?

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.

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Nominations received by The Substance

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.”