Sharjah24 - AFP: Demi Moore won best actress at the Critics Choice Awards on Friday, confirming her status as favorite for the Oscars in a week that saw scandal envelop her "Emilia Perez" rival Karla Sofia Gascon.
Nineties megastar Julianne Moore's horror film "The Substance" won Best Original Screenplay at a glamorous Los Angeles gala hosted by North America's largest critics' group, which also named "Anora" as the year's Best Picture.
A career renaissance
Moore's victory follows her win at the Golden Globes in January, positioning her for a remarkable career comeback at next month's Oscars. Reflecting on her journey, the 62-year-old actress expressed her surprise at the accolades.
"The Substance" and its themes
"The Substance" explores body horror through the story of an aging celebrity who injects a serum to temporarily regain her youth. Moore praised critics for recognizing the depth of horror films often overlooked.
A silent audience
Gascon was absent at the Critics Choice Awards, and when her name was announced, the audience fell silent, highlighting the controversy surrounding her.
Recognition for "Anora"
The ceremony bolstered "Anora," the Palme d'Or winner at Cannes, about a young stripper's tumultuous romance with a Russian billionaire's son. Other notable winners included Adrien Brody for Best Actor and "Wicked" for Best Director.
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