Demi Moore's win and Nicole Kidman's snub led to an 'awkward' moment at Golden Globes: Source

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA: The Golden Globes are a time to celebrate cinematic brilliance, but this year’s ceremony was marked by an underlying tension between two Hollywood icons: Demi Moore and Nicole Kidman.

Even though both delivered standout performances in 2024—Moore in 'The Substance' and Kidman in 'Babygirl', the former walked away with the coveted Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical, while the latter left empty-handed, setting the stage for what insiders are calling an "awkward awards season."

Demi Moore's 'The Substance' steals the spotlight while Nicole Kidman’s 'Babygirl' remains in the shadows

Demi Moore, 62, dazzled audiences and critics alike with her transformative portrayal of Elisabeth Sparkle, an aging actress navigating the complexities of fame and reinvention, in Coralie Fargeat's 'The Substance'.

The role not only revitalized her career but also earned her long-overdue recognition in an industry where she felt typecast for decades.

In contrast, Kidman, 57, took a bold leap in Halina Reijn's erotic thriller 'Babygirl', in which she starred alongside Harris Dickinson.

The film was a provocative exploration of desire and manipulation, a performance that Kidman hoped would secure her place among the year's finest.

However, the night belonged to Moore, leaving Kidman's fans—and perhaps the actress herself—stunned.

'Awkward' awards season to test Demi Moore and Nicole Kidman's friendship

A source close to Demi Moore’s team revealed to In Touch Weekly that the Golden Globes win—and Nicole Kidman's apparent snub—created an awkward dynamic between the longtime friends.

"Demi and Nicole have been friends for more than 30 years, and an awkward awards season isn’t going to erase their history together," the insider shared.

They added, "But they both took huge risks on their respective contending movies this year—Nicole’s 'Babygirl' and Demi’s 'The Substance', and they both want to see those risks pay off." 

The insider further shared that both actresses realize that Moore is "overdue for serious awards recognition."

"That doesn’t make anything about this less awkward, though," they continued. 

"Nicole is obsessed with staying relevant and staying on the cutting edge, but it’s a whole different story for Demi. She has re-established herself as a movie star this year and she wants to keep making great movies," the tipster noted.  

The tension may only escalate as awards season progresses.

"The Oscars race could tell a different story. It’s going to be a test of this friendship," they claimed. 

Demi Moore delivers an emotional Golden Globes acceptance speech

Demi Moore’s acceptance speech was a raw and heartfelt moment that highlighted the personal and professional struggles she has faced throughout her career.

"I’m just in shock right now," the 'Ghost' actress said, before adding, "I’ve been doing this a long time, like over 45 years, and this is the first time I’ve ever won anything as an actor. I’m just so humbled and so grateful."

The actress opened up about how she was often labeled a "popcorn actress" whose value lay in box office numbers, not critical acclaim.

"And I bought in, and I believed that, and that corroded me over time, to the point where I thought a few years ago that maybe this was it, maybe I was complete, maybe I’ve done what I was supposed to do," Moore said, her voice thick with emotion.

She credited her career resurgence to 'The Substance', calling it a "magical, bold, courageous, out-of-the-box, absolutely bonkers script" that reignited her passion for acting. "The universe told me that you’re not done," she expressed, ending her speech with a triumphant declaration: "I belong here."

While Moore basks in her hard-won recognition, the spotlight is now on Kidman, who remains a favorite among critics and fans despite her Golden Globes loss.

Both actresses are expected to compete for Oscar gold, raising questions about whether their decades-long friendship can withstand the pressures of awards season.

"Demi has the edge right now and wants to win, but Nicole is as determined as ever. This season is going to be a rollercoaster for both of them," the insider noted.