Demi Moore awarded the award for ‘The Substance’ during the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards with a award for outstanding performance by a female actor in the press room. Photo Credit: Jordan Strauss

Demi Moore took the award for outstanding performance by a woman actor in a lead role at the 2025 SAG Awards, using her acceptance speech to reflect the importance of human connections in acting.

Moore, who won for his performance SubstanceIn 1978, receiving his SAG card as a teenager, called it “deeply meaningful” milestone in his career. Addressing his fellow actors, he thanked the lessons learned in the industry in his decades.

“All of you have been my greatest teacher, and I am so thankful that I have tried for these many years that I can try -and sometimes succeed and sometimes fail -sometimes fail – But to be able to go on, “he said.

He still offered the words of encouragement to those who found their way in the profession. Moore said, “As these actors, which are doing all this, I just encourage you, don’t lose the sight of human connection,” Moore said. “This is the work we do. This is to be connected to each other. ,

Moore won a competitive category, including Pamela Anderson (Last shogirl), Synthia Erivo (Wicked), Carla Sophia Gasson (Emilia Perez), And Mickey Madison (AnoraLast year, the award went to Lily Gladstone Flower moon killersColin Paarel presented the award.

This win further strengthens the speed of Moore in the best actress race for the upcoming Academy Awards. She has already won the Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards, making her a strong contender. Meanwhile, Goscon, who did not attend the ceremony, has faced recent controversy over reviving social media posts.