Demi Moore says US is built on 'puritans' and 'criminals' during epic meltdown over election
PARIS, FRANCE: At the French premiere of her new horror film 'The Substance', Demi Moore shared candid thoughts on American culture and its evolving relationship with conservatism.
Addressing an audience in Paris, the Golden Globe nominee criticized conservative voters who rallied around Donald Trump.
Demi Moore's blunt take on American voting culture
Demi Moore asserted that Donald Trump’s strong support stems from both the criminal underworld and religious conservatives whom Moore believes have deep-seated fears surrounding the human body
In reflecting on American culture, Moore reportedly echoed sentiments she feels are woven into the nation’s fabric.
“America is built on Puritans, religious fanatics, and criminals. [And] you’re kind of seeing [as much] in our election right now,” Moore reportedly told Variety.
She then underscored themes of bodily autonomy and repression, highlighting how 'The Substance' mirrors what she perceives as a puritanical streak in the US.
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“Sexuality is always taboo,” Moore said. “And there’s a lot of fear in America around the body... That’s something I’ve never understood or related to."
She explained that this cultural tension has influenced some of her film choices. “I’ve certainly stirred the pot in a few of the films I’ve chosen, which is partly because [I’ve never understood that fear] of the body. It never made sense why we can celebrate the body in art, but fear it in cinema,” she added.
Although Moore was in Paris on November 5, she had already cast her vote for Kamala Harris and Minnesota’s Tim Walz, as she shared on Instagram, as per HuffPost.
Kamal Harris fell short despite support from Hollywood’s biggest stars
Demi Moore's early support was part of an unprecedented wave of celebrity endorsements for Kamala Harris. Major stars, including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Cardi B, Jennifer Lopez, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Bruce Springsteen, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Robert De Niro, rallied for Harris, marking one of Hollywood’s most intense mobilizations in recent years.
But despite their efforts, Harris fell short, a result seen by some as a setback for the entertainment industry’s influence on politics.
In an upset that shocked Hollywood, Donald Trump secured both the electoral and popular vote, symbolizing a stark rejection of Hollywood’s liberal activism.
Many industry figures vocally supported Harris in the final stretch of the campaign, yet voters ultimately chose a different path, leaving many celebrity endorsements to ring hollow.
Meanwhile, Moore’s latest role in 'The Substance' has earned praise for her portrayal of a fading movie star who consumes a fictional drug to attain youth with terrifying consequences.
The film, directed by Coralie Fargeat, also stars Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid—the latter of whom is noted for his vocal support of Trump, adding a curious layer to the film’s release amid the charged political climate.
