Demi Moore (born Demi Gene Guynes) is an American actress, producer, and former songwriter.
She became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars during the late 1980s and 1990s, earning acclaim for her performances in Ghost, A Few Good Men, Indecent Proposal, Disclosure, G.I. Jane, and Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle.
Recognised as one of the highest-paid actresses of her era, Moore has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, and has been nominated for an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award for her work in The Substance.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Demi Gene Guynes
- Stage Name: Demi Moore
- Born: November 11, 1962
- Age: 63 years old
- Birthplace: Roswell, New Mexico, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: White (English and Scottish ancestry)
- Occupation: Actress, Producer, Former Songwriter
- Height: 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
- Religion: Spiritual
- Parents: Charles Harmon Sr. and Virginia King Guynes
- Siblings: Morgan Guynes, James Craig Guynes, Charlotte Guynes, and Charles Harmon Jr. (half-brother)
- Spouse: Freddy Moore (m. 1981–1985); Bruce Willis (m. 1987–2000); Ashton Kutcher (m. 2005–2013)
- Children: Rumer Willis, Scout Willis, and Tallulah Willis
- Relationship: Divorced
- Net Worth: $200 million USD
Early Life and Education
Demi Moore was born on November 11, 1962, in Roswell, New Mexico. She is the daughter of Charles Harmon Sr., her biological father, and Virginia King Guynes.
Her mother later married Dan Guynes, who raised Demi during much of her childhood. She grew up alongside her younger brother, Morgan Guynes, and has additional half-siblings, including James Craig Guynes, Charlotte Guynes, and Charles Harmon Jr.
Her childhood was marked by frequent moves across the United States due to her stepfather’s employment. Her ethnicity is White, with English and Scottish ancestry.
Moore attended Fairfax High School in Los Angeles but left before graduating to pursue a modelling and acting career. She has explored various spiritual practices throughout her life and was raised within a Christian background.
Career
Demi Moore began her acting career in the early 1980s with appearances in television and independent films before joining the cast of the daytime soap opera General Hospital (1982–1984).
Her breakthrough came as a member of the “Brat Pack” generation, with films such as St. Elmo’s Fire and About Last Night…
She became an international superstar in 1990 with the romantic fantasy Ghost, which was one of the year’s highest-grossing films and earned widespread critical acclaim.
She continued her remarkable success with leading roles in A Few Good Men, Indecent Proposal, Disclosure, and Striptease, becoming the first actress to earn $12.5 million for a single film.
Moore returned with memorable performances in Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, Bobby, Margin Call, and Empire.
In 2024, she received some of the strongest reviews of her career for starring in the body-horror film The Substance, winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy and earning her first nominations for the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award.
Her critically acclaimed comeback reaffirmed her place among Hollywood’s most respected actresses.
Awards and Nominations
- Golden Globe Award – Best Actress (The Substance)
- Academy Award nomination – Best Actress (The Substance)
- BAFTA Award nomination – Best Actress (The Substance)
- Screen Actors Guild Award nomination – Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor (The Substance)
- People’s Choice Awards – Multiple wins
- MTV Movie Awards – Multiple nominations
Social Media
- Instagram: @demimoore
- Facebook: Demi Moore
- X (formerly Twitter): @justdemi
- TikTok: @demimoore
Personal Life
Demi Moore, 63, has been married three times to musician Freddy Moore, actor Bruce Willis, and actor Ashton Kutcher.
She shares three daughters, Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah Willis, with Bruce Willis, and she remains close to her family, including Bruce and his wife, Emma Heming Willis.
Moore is passionate about wellness, philanthropy, animal welfare, and advocating for the prevention of human trafficking. She stands 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) tall.
Net Worth
Demi Moore has an estimated net worth of $200 million USD. Her wealth has been accumulated through decades of success in film and television, producing, publishing, endorsement deals, real estate investments, and business ventures.
Filmography
- General Hospital
- St. Elmo’s Fire
- About Last Night…
- Ghost
- A Few Good Men
- Striptease
- G.I. Jane
- Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle
- Feud: Capote vs The Swans
- The Substance
- Landman
- I Love Booster