Moore is an actress, director, and producer born on November 11, 1962, in Roswell, New Mexico. She is well-known for starring in films such as 1990’s “Ghost,” 1993’s “Indecent Proposal,” and 2003’s “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle.” As she approaches her 62nd birthday in November 2024, Moore seems to be aging in reverse.

The substance transforms Sparkle into a self-absorbed but youthful version of her older self, who then threatens to destroy them both. French writer and director Coralie Fargeat shared what kind of actress was necessary for this role.

She explained, “The part needed to be embodied by an actress who was a symbol herself.” Fargeat noted that she recognized, “Those kinds of actresses would be frightened by jumping into something that confronts them with their own phobias.”

What made Moore ideal, however, was that she’d already faced the fears her character battles, including the self-hatred and turmoil they bring. The director felt that the actress was suited for the role because “she has processed all that in a peaceful way.”

Yet, there are contrasts between the star and Sparkle; the character strips away layers of herself seeking men’s approval, while at 61, Moore is at ease with herself. Fargeat emphasized that the film taught an important lesson: chasing something you believe is better can lead to losing what you already have.

She appreciated seeing a physical representation of the self-inflicted violence in our thoughts, as people often attack themselves and distort things. The actress believes there is power in understanding that we have the option to make different choices for ourselves.

To keep things light, she added, “And for those who aren’t looking for such a deep message, it’s just entertaining.” Despite her work confronting her body image fears, she is still human and sometimes judges herself harshly. In the past, she’s been accused of altering her body through cosmetic surgery.

In a recent interview about her latest film, Moore was taken aback when her stylist, Brad Goreski, sent her photos via text. The actress showed her humanity when she tensed up while viewing the images on her iPad.

When her interviewer inquired if anything was wrong, Moore replied, “I’m not perfect. Sometimes I’ll look at a photo and think, ‘I look old,’ or whatever.” Yet, she shared how she copes, saying, “But I’ve learned to deal with it.”

Now, Moore feels she is in control of her own story rather than having it dictated by her age. She expressed her disagreement with society’s tendency to define how someone should look or act based on age.

At that time, her identity in Hollywood was unclear as no one knew what to do with her. She elaborated, “I wasn’t 30, but I wasn’t 40 in a way that people could comfortably identify me as a mother, etc. There was no place for me.”

Explaining her decision, she said, “I realised I needed to come from the inside and find a sense of peace. I realised being thin did not equal happiness. [sic]” The star ultimately discovered that she feels and looks her best when she’s happy and doesn’t overexert herself.

Despite her insights, the media’s perspective is different, with reports claiming she spent $3 million on a new body. These false rumors frustrated Moore, who felt battling the tabloids only “perpetuates the myth.”

Things hit a peak when several tabloids alleged she had cosmetic surgery on her knees. The rumors made her question if she should be concerned about her knees. During an interview, the reporter even checked for scars and found none.

The star has repeatedly insisted she has never had work done on her face, a fact her interviewer confirmed. Additionally, the actress has never undergone liposuction, and speaking to “Today” about being in her 60s, she expressed, “I feel like this is the most exciting time of my life.”

On October 28, 2024, Dr. Jonny Betteridge, an aesthetics doctor and founder of JB Aesthetics, shared an analysis on Instagram detailing Moore’s transformation over the last few years. He remarked that she “looks like she’s aging backwards.”

He also referenced another photo that it “sparked speculation of her changing appearance.” Comparing those images to one from “The Substance’s” premiere in September 2024, he noted significant differences.

Betteridge pointed out, “Notice how her face has changed from how we saw it a few years ago to now, a much more lifted and tighter appearance. These features are likely attributed to a deep plane face and neck lift.”

He then shared a video from the same period, zooming in on her ear to display what he claimed was a surgical scar, possibly from a facelift. Betteridge also noted that her “eye area has a much smoother contour, and her eyelids are also more visible.”

Betteridge, who offers non-surgical treatments like skin care, Botox, and dermal fillers, believes Moore’s transformation is an example of how skillful plastic surgery can refresh a person’s look without altering their natural appearance.

Someone else wrote, “Demi and Denis are both super hot. And not for their age just objectively hot. But both are styled/dresses ridiculously. Demi trying to be 25 years old and Denis in, what looks like, an entirely thrifted outfit. [sic]”