Demi Moore facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Demi Moore
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Demi Gene Guynes
November 11, 1962 Roswell, New Mexico, U.S.
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| Years active | 1981–present |
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Freddy Moore
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| Children | 3, including Rumer Willis |
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Demi Gene Moore (born November 11, 1962) is a famous American actress. She became well-known in the early 1980s. By 1995, she was the highest-paid actress in the world! Demi has won a Golden Globe Award and has been nominated for an Academy Award.
Demi started her career as a model. She joined the TV show General Hospital in 1981. After leaving the show in 1983, she became part of a group of young actors called the "Brat Pack." She starred in movies like St. Elmo's Fire (1985) and About Last Night... (1986).
She became a big star with her role in the movie Ghost (1990). She also had success in A Few Good Men (1992) and Disclosure (1994). Later, she took on roles in films like Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) and Margin Call (2011). She also appeared in TV shows like Empire (2017–2018) and Feud: Capote vs. The Swans (2024). In 2024, she earned great reviews for her role in the movie The Substance.
Demi Moore has been married three times. She has three daughters with her second husband, Bruce Willis. Her book, Inside Out (2019), became a best-seller.
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Early Life and Education
Where Did Demi Moore Grow Up?
Demi Moore was born on November 11, 1962, in Roswell, New Mexico. Her mother, Virginia, was 18 when Demi was born. Her stepfather, Dan Guynes, worked in newspaper advertising. His job meant the family moved many times when Demi was young. Demi also has a half-brother named Morgan.
When Demi was 13, she found out that Dan Guynes was not her biological father. Her biological father was Charles Foster Harmon Sr. Demi's mother and stepfather married and divorced twice. Her stepfather, Dan Guynes, passed away in 1980.
How Did Demi Moore Start Her Education?
Demi lived in Roswell for a short time as a child. She later lived in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. She had a condition called strabismus (crossed eyes), which was fixed with two operations. She also had kidney problems.
At age 14, Demi moved back to Roswell to live with her grandmother. Later, she moved to Washington state and then to West Hollywood, California. She went to Fairfax High School. Demi left high school at 16 to work as a receptionist at 20th Century Fox.
Demi Moore's Acting Career
Early Roles and Becoming Famous (1980s)
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Demi Moore helped write three songs with her first husband, Freddy Moore. She appeared in a music video for his band, The Nu-Kats. She still gets money from her songwriting work from that time.
Her first movie was Choices (1981). Her second film was the 3-D horror movie Parasite (1982). This movie earned about $7 million. Before Parasite came out, Demi joined the TV show General Hospital in 1981. She played a reporter named Jackie Templeton until 1983.
Demi's movie career really took off in 1984 with the comedy Blame It on Rio. She also starred in No Small Affair (1984). Her big breakthrough came with the movie St. Elmo's Fire (1985). This movie was very popular and made her widely known. Because of this film, she was often called part of the "Brat Pack," a group of young actors who starred in many teen movies in the 1980s.
She took on more serious roles in About Last Night... (1986). A film critic named Roger Ebert praised her acting in this movie. After this, Demi started getting better movie scripts. She also starred in One Crazy Summer and Wisdom in 1986.
In 1988, Demi starred in The Seventh Sign. In 1989, she played a laundress in We're No Angels, alongside Robert De Niro.
Becoming a Top Actress (1990s)
Demi Moore's most successful movie is Ghost. It earned over $505 million and was the highest-grossing film of 1990. Ghost was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Demi's acting earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Her short haircut in the movie even started a fashion trend!
In 1991, Demi starred in Nothing but Trouble, Mortal Thoughts, and The Butcher's Wife. She continued her success with a leading role in A Few Good Men (1992). She then appeared in Disclosure (1994). Both films were big hits. By 1995, Demi Moore had become the highest-paid actress in the world.
Her next movies had mixed results. She played an author in Now and Then (1995), which became popular even with mixed reviews. Her role in The Scarlet Letter (1995) received some criticism. She also starred in the thriller The Juror (1996).
Demi produced and starred in the TV movie If These Walls Could Talk (1996) for HBO. She received Golden Globe nominations for her work. In 1996, she also voiced characters in two animated films: Esmeralda in The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Dallas Grimes in Beavis and Butt-Head Do America. Both were the highest-grossing animated films that year.
Later Career and New Success (1997-Present)
For the movie G.I. Jane (1997), Demi shaved her head to play the first woman to train with the Navy SEALs. After G.I. Jane, Demi took a break from acting to focus on raising her three daughters. She moved to Hailey, Idaho.
She returned to acting in 2000 with Passion of Mind. In 2003, Demi played a villain in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, which was a big success. After this, she took another three-year break. During this time, she became the face of fashion and cosmetics brands.
In 2006, Demi was part of the cast of Bobby, a movie about the hours leading up to the Robert F. Kennedy assassination. She was nominated for an award for her part in the cast. She also starred in Half Light (2006) and Mr. Brooks (2007).
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In 2008, Demi reunited with her Blame It on Rio co-star Michael Caine in the crime drama Flawless. Critics praised her performance in this film.
In 2010, Demi played a daughter helping her father in Happy Tears. She also starred in The Joneses, a comedy about a family who are actually marketers. She then played a mysterious woman in Bunraku (2010).
Demi was part of the cast in the drama Margin Call (2011), which was about the start of the 2007–08 financial crisis. The cast received several nominations for their teamwork. She also directed a part of the TV film Five (2011).
She continued to act in independent films like Another Happy Day (2011), LOL (2012), and Blind (2017). From 2017 to 2018, Demi had a recurring role on the TV show Empire.
In 2019, Demi's book, Inside Out, was published. It quickly became a New York Times best-seller. In 2020, she starred in the thriller Songbird. She also appeared in Rihanna's Savage x Fenty fashion show.
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In 2024, Demi played Ann Woodward in the TV series Feud: Capote vs. The Swans. That same year, she starred in the movie The Substance. Her performance in this film received high praise from critics. She won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for an Academy Award for her role. Also in 2024, Demi began starring in the TV series Landman.
Helping Others: Activism and Charity
Demi Moore supports many charities. These include organizations like the American Foundation for AIDS Research (AmfAR) and UNICEF. In 2010, she won $250,000 in a challenge and chose to support GEMS: Girls Educational & Mentoring Services. She also traveled to Haiti to help after the 2010 earthquake.
In 2009, Demi and her then-husband Ashton Kutcher started the DNA Foundation. This group works to fight child slavery around the world. Demi is also a supporter of the Democratic Party.
Demi Moore's Family Life
On February 8, 1981, Demi married singer Freddy Moore. She started using his last name as her stage name. They separated in 1983 and divorced in 1985.
On November 21, 1987, Demi married actor Bruce Willis. They had three daughters: Rumer Glenn Willis (born 1988), Scout LaRue Willis (born 1991), and Tallulah Belle Willis (born 1994). They announced their separation in 1998 and divorced in 2000. Despite their divorce, Demi and Bruce remain good friends.
In 2003, Demi began dating actor Ashton Kutcher. They married on September 24, 2005. In 2011, Demi announced her decision to end her marriage to Ashton. Their divorce was finalized in 2013.
Demi Moore believes her good health comes from following a raw vegan diet. She is also known for being a big doll collector. She once had a separate home just for her collection of 2,000 dolls!
Filmography
Awards and Nominations
Demi Moore has received many awards and nominations. She has won a Golden Globe Award and has been nominated for an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award.
See also
In Spanish: Demi Moore para niños
