Demi Moore on 2024 Election: America ‘Built On Puritans, Religious Fanatics And Criminals’
By Jake Beardslee ·
November 9, 2024
Paris, France - Actress Demi Moore, known for her roles in films such as "Indecent Proposal" and the recently premiered "The Substance," offered a critical perspective on American culture and the U.S. political landscape during a recent discussion at La Cinémathèque Française, Variety reported. Jay Dixit / Wikimedia
Moore's comments came as Republican candidate Donald Trump was projected to secure victory in the 2024 presidential election. Damon Higgins/PALM BEACH DAILY NEWS / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Moore stated, "America is built on Puritans, religious fanatics and criminals," attributing these elements as visible "in our election right now." Jay Dixit / Wikimedia
Moore, who had previously expressed support for Vice President Kamala Harris on social media, also discussed broader themes of sexuality and societal attitudes in the United States.
The actress characterized sexuality as "taboo" in America, expressing confusion about "a lot of fear in America around the body." Richard Burkhart/ USA Today Network / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Drawing upon her career, notably her appearances in films with erotic themes, Moore reflected on the challenges and controversies she navigated.
She highlighted the often-negative reactions to her portrayal of female sexuality, referencing the controversy surrounding her bikini scene in "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and her decision to appear in some scenes without clothing in "The Substance." Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures / Wikimedia
Turning her attention to the recently premiered film directed by Coralie Fargeat, Moore emphasized the film's deeply personal and feminine exploration of aging and identity.
She opined that while a man could have directed the film, she doubted a man "could have written" it. Jay Dixit / Wikimedia
Moore celebrated Fargeat's unique visual and "symbolic" style, suggesting that the surprise some viewers might feel only highlights the historical lack of opportunities for female filmmakers.
"I want us to quit being surprised [about women’s potential]," she stated, met with applause from the audience. Jay Dixit / Wikimedia
