The Oscar de la Renta number was a shortened, sheerer version of Moore's dress, which she debuted back in September. Both ...

As Moore stated in her speech, that was also when she was called a “popcorn actress” by a film producer. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

The actress then revealed a story about how a Hollywood producer once told her she’d never be more than a “popcorn actress” – in other words, she might star in blockbuster hits ...

Whether or not Moore wins the Best Actress Oscar, she has changed how we think about acting: who gets to be taken seriously, and who doesn’t?

Is there a kernel of truth to the notion that "popcorn stars" don't win Oscars? It certainly felt that way to fans hoping to see Demi Moore pull off a Best Actress victory at the 2025 Oscars.

“Thirty years ago, I had a producer tell me that I was a popcorn actress … and I believed that.” she told the starry crowd as she clutched her gong for Best Actress in a Motion Picture ...

Hear us out: Her past performances may never have been taken seriously for acting, relegating her to “popcorn actress” status — but they should be. By Mara Reinstein Demi Moore’s SAG ...

The actress, who is nominated tonight for best ... acceptance speech and reflected on the time a producer called her a "popcorn actress" years ago. "At the time, I made that mean that this was ...