Demi Moore is an American actress born on November 11, 1962. She is known for her impressive career in film and television. She started gaining attention in the early 1980s through daytime television and quickly became a prominent film star during the 1980s and 1990s. At one point she was the highest-paid actress in Hollywood.
Moore began her acting journey in 1981 and made a notable appearance on the soap opera General Hospital from 1982 to 1984. She then became part of the famous “Brat Pack” starring in movies like “Blame It on Rio” (1984), “St. Elmo’s Fire” (1985), and “About Last Night…” (1986). Her breakthrough role came in “Ghost” (1990) which was the top-grossing film of that year. She continued to enjoy success with movies such as “A Few Good Men” (1992), “Indecent Proposal” (1993) and “Disclosure” (1994). Moore made headlines in 1996 when she earned $12.5 million for her role in Striptease setting a record as the highest-paid actress of that era.
Despite early successes, Demi Moore experienced setbacks with films like “The Scarlet Letter” (1995), “The Juror” (1996), and “G.I. Jane” (1997) which didn’t meet commercial expectations. She later appeared in various films such as “Passion of Mind” (2000), “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle” (2003), and “Margin Call” (2011) as well as TV projects like “Empire” 2015–2017 and “Brave New World” (2020).
On a personal note, Moore has been married three times. Her first marriage was to musician Freddy Moore from 1981 to 1985. She then married Bruce Willis in 1987 with whom she shares three daughters before their divorce in 2000. Her third marriage was to Ashton Kutcher from 2005 to 2013. Moore’s memoir “Inside Out” (2019) became a bestseller on the New York Times list offering insights into her life and career.
| Full Name | Demi Gene Moore |
| Date of Birth | November 11, 1962 |
| Place of Birth | Roswell, New Mexico, USA |
| Occupation | Actress, producer |
| Height | 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) |
| Spouse | Freddy Moore Bruce Willis Ashton Kutcher |
| Children | Rumer Willis, Scout Willis, Tallulah Willis |
| Net Worth | $200 million |
Demi Moore’s Early Life and Education
Demi Moore was born on November 11, 1962, in Roswell New Mexico. Her biological father Charles Foster Harmon Sr. an Air Force airman left her mother Virginia King shortly after their brief marriage before Demi was born. Virginia originally from Richmond California grew up in Roswell and Demi’s maternal grandmother came from a farm in Elida New Mexico. Demi’s family has strong ties to the Southern United States especially Oklahoma Arkansas and Georgia.
When Demi was three months old her mother married Dan Guynes who worked in newspaper advertising. They moved frequently due to Dan’s job changes. In 1967 Demi’s half-brother Morgan was born. Demi considers Dan Guynes her father figure despite Charles Harmon being her biological father with whom she hasn’t had much of a relationship. Demi has half-siblings from her biological father’s other marriages but isn’t in touch with them either.
Dan Guynes and Virginia divorced twice. Tragically Dan Guynes died by suicide on October 20 1980 a year after their second divorce. Charles Harmon passed away in 1997 from liver cancer in Brazoria Texas. Virginia had a troubled history including arrests for drunk driving and arson. Demi stopped speaking to her in 1989 after a rehab stay she funded was abandoned by Virginia.
Demi’s relationship with her mother improved shortly before Virginia’s death from a brain tumor on July 2, 1998. Demi spent her early years in Roswell and later in Canonsburg Pennsylvania. A photographer recalled Demi looking neglected during this time despite her stepfather’s position. She had medical issues corrected through surgeries and discovered at age 13 that Dan Guynes wasn’t her biological father.
At 14, Demi returned to Roswell to live with her grandmother for six months. She then moved with her mother to Washington State and later to West Hollywood California where Demi attended Fairfax High School. On her 16th birthday, Demi moved out and left school during her junior year to work as a receptionist at 20th Century Fox a job she got through her boyfriend’s mother.
Career
Demi Moore’s journey into fame began when she signed with Elite Modeling Agency and started taking acting classes. At age 16 she met Freddy Moore a musician and they lived together in West Hollywood. Demi co-wrote songs with him and even appeared in his band’s music video. She also sang in movies like “One Crazy Summer” and “Bobby.”
In 1981, she posed for the cover of Oui magazine but later clarified she was underage at the time. She started her film career with small roles in “Choices” and “Parasite.” Her breakthrough came with “St. Elmo’s Fire” in 1985 which made her famous though she disliked being labeled part of the Brat Pack.
Demi Moore’s career continued to soar with movies like “About Last Night…” in 1986 and “Ghost” in 1990 which became a huge hit and earned her award nominations. Throughout the 1990s she starred in several successful films including “A Few Good Men” “Indecent Proposal” and “Disclosure” solidifying her as one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actresses.
Despite some setbacks such as the controversial film “Striptease” Moore remained a prominent figure in Hollywood even producing and starring in the miniseries “If These Walls Could Talk” in 1996. She also shaved her head for the role in “G.I. Jane” in 1997.
After starring in “G.I. Jane” Demi Moore took a break from Hollywood and moved to Hailey Idaho to focus on raising her three daughters full-time. She returned to acting three years later in the psychological drama “Passion of Mind” (2000) playing a woman with multiple personalities. Although her performance received praise the movie itself received mixed reviews for being slow-paced.
Following this Demi Moore continued her hiatus from acting turning down several film offers. She made a comeback as a villain in “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle” (2003) a successful movie that grossed over $259 million worldwide. Critics noted her role as a standout describing her presence as powerful and sexy.
Throughout the years Moore balanced acting with endorsements for brands like Versace and Helena Rubinstein. She appeared in diverse roles including an alcoholic singer in “Bobby” (2006) a novelist in “Half Light” (2006) and a police officer in “Mr. Brooks” (2007). Her performance in “Flawless” (2008) alongside Michael Caine was well-received.
In the 2010s, Demi Moore starred in films like “Happy Tears” (2010), “The Joneses” (2010), and “Margin Call” (2011). She also ventured into directing and received acclaim for her work on the Lifetime anthology “Five” (2011). Moore continued to take on varied roles portraying a mother in “LOL” (2012) and “Very Good Girls” (2013) and appearing in dramas like “Forsaken” (2015) and “Wild Oats” (2016).
In recent years, Moore has expanded her roles to television appearing in “Empire” and starring in films like “Love Sonia” (2018) and “Corporate Animals” (2019). She published her memoir “Inside Out” in 2019 which became a bestseller. Moore also joined the cast of the thriller “Songbird” (2020) and starred in the Amazon series “Dirty Diana.”
In 2024, Demi Moore returned to television in the anthology series “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” portraying socialite Ann Woodward. She also received acclaim for her role in the Cannes-selected film “The Substance” where she played an aging star using a controversial drug to maintain her youth.
Net Worth
Demi Moore had an estimated net worth of $200 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Demi Moore’s net worth comes from her successful acting career in Hollywood. She gained significant fame and wealth from blockbuster movies like “Ghost,” “A Few Good Men,” “Indecent Proposal,” and “G.I. Jane.” Her roles in these films made her one of the highest-paid actresses of the 1990s.
Additionally, Moore has earned money through producing films, endorsements, and real estate investments. Her high-profile marriages, especially to Bruce Willis, also brought in financial benefits through settlements and shared investments.
Personal life
Demi Moore born in 1962 has had a colorful personal life. At 18 she married Freddy Moore who was 12 years older and a singer recently divorced from his first wife. Demi adopted his last name for her stage name before they split in 1983. She then dated Timothy Hutton and officially divorced Freddy in 1985.
Next, she was engaged to actor Emilio Estevez her co-star in “St. Elmo’s Fire” and “Wisdom” a movie he also directed. Their wedding plans in 1986 were canceled.
In 1987, Demi Moore married Bruce Willis another actor. They had three daughters together: Rumer born in 1988 Scout born in 1991 and Tallulah born in 1994. They separated in 1998 and divorced in 2000 but remained close. Demi dated Oliver Whitcomb from 1999 to 2002.
In 2003, Demi Moore started dating Ashton Kutcher whom she married in 2005. They divorced in 2013 after a period of separation and media attention. Demi claimed her good health was due to a raw vegan diet.
She was once involved with Philip Berg’s Kabbalah Centre but is no longer. Known as a passionate doll collector she owned about 2000 dolls at one point including the Gene Marshall fashion doll.
Philanthropy
Demi Moore has been actively involved in supporting various charities over the years. She’s contributed to organizations like the All Day Foundation Artists for Peace and Justice and UNICEF among others. In 2010, she won $250000 in a celebrity challenge and chose to help GEMS a group that supports young women affected by sexual exploitation.
Moore has also been involved in humanitarian efforts traveling to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake with Artists for Peace and Justice. She’s supported nonprofits like Chrysalis which helps homeless people find jobs.
One of Moore’s significant contributions has been to the CNN Freedom Project. She traveled to Nepal to work with Maiti Nepal rescuing children from sex trafficking. Moore narrated a CNN documentary called “Nepal’s Stolen Children” and interviewed Nepal’s prime minister and young trafficking survivors.
In 2009, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher started the DNA Foundation to fight child sexual slavery. They renamed it Thorn in 2012 focusing on combating child exploitation online. Thorn has helped law enforcement rescue children and identify victims of sexual abuse material.
For her efforts, Moore received the Visionary Woman Award from Visionary Women in 2018. Thorn’s work continues recently identifying nearly 1900 victims of child sexual abuse in 2022.
Controversies
In August 1991, Demi Moore posed nude on the cover of Vanity Fair titled “More Demi Moore.” The photo taken by Annie Leibovitz captured Moore while she was seven months pregnant with her second daughter Scout LaRue Willis. It was meant to show a non-Hollywood anti-glitz perspective. The cover sparked a lot of discussion in the media—on TV radio and in newspapers. Some saw Leibovitz’s portrayal of a pregnant sex symbol as controversial with opinions split between seeing it as objectification or as a symbol of empowerment.
The photo inspired many parodies including one by Spy Magazine that superimposed Bruce Willis’s head onto a male model’s body with a fake belly. Another parody featuring Leslie Nielsen led to a legal dispute titled Leibovitz v. Paramount Pictures Corp. It was used to promote the movie Naked Gun 33+1⁄3: The Final Insult and showed Nielsen’s face on a similar body with a teaser suggesting a due date in March. The court dismissed the case in 1996 stating the parody’s humor relied on contrasting with the original.
In November 2009, a Moroccan magazine called Femmes du Maroc recreated the pose with news reporter Nadia Larguet causing controversy in the predominantly Muslim country.
In August 1992, Demi Moore posed nude again for Vanity Fair this time with body painting by artist Joanne Gair titled “Demi’s Birthday Suit.” And in October 2019 she posed nude on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar.
