Demi Moore Advised To Hit Red Carpets With A Man, Not Her Dog

Demi Moore is not letting a bit of loneliness distract her from her skyrocketing career.

Despite advice that a new romance could boost her awards season chances, the actress is staying laser-focused on her work. 

This decision comes weeks after her daughter shared a candid moment of Moore indulging in two massive bowls of French fries following her Oscar loss to Mikey Madison, a lighthearted way to cap off a whirlwind season.

Demi Moore has been riding a career-high, but it has not come without personal struggles. She continues to stand by her ex-husband, Bruce Willis, as he battles progressive dementia. 

Despite Moore's career resurgence, people close to her worry she is neglecting her personal life in the process. With back-to-back successes from "The Substance" and "Landman," the 62-year-old has kept romance off her radar. 

A longtime friend revealed that Moore’s lack of a relationship might have impacted her awards season run, stating, "It’s a little sad that Demi couldn’t find the time or the opportunity over the last few months to start a new relationship because that might have made a difference in her awards run." 

"She mostly hit the red carpet with her dog and her manager, which didn’t exactly spark the imaginations of her fans," the person continued. While some believe a new romance could have added an extra spark to her awards campaign, Moore remains unwavering in her priorities. 

"Demi knows exactly what she’s missing by shunning the idea of a serious relationship and even dating right now," the source shared with In Touch. "But she is finding so much fulfillment in her work at the moment that she says the sacrifice, and even a little loneliness, is all worth it.”

With her career gaining momentum, it is no surprise that the star is prioritizing work over romance. According to reports, Paramount has officially renewed "Landman" for a second season after its record-breaking debut, marking the streaming service’s biggest premiere in two years.

An insider shared that while missing out on the Best Actress Oscar was disappointing, Moore’s recent projects have solidified her standing in Hollywood. 

“Even though it’s heartbreaking that she didn’t finally get her Oscar, Demi is in a great position to get into more cool movies and Landman has firmly put her into the Supporting Actress Emmy race this fall," the source revealed.

Rather than dwelling on the loss, Moore is channeling all her energy into her skyrocketing career. 

Moore may not have taken home an Oscar, but she definitely won in the comfort food department. After the big night, the mother-of-three treated herself to a well-earned snack that had fans buzzing.

The Blast highlighted a candid moment from Moore’s daughter, Tallulah Willis, who posted a photo of her mother enjoying two massive bowls of French fries.

Wrapped in a bathrobe and cradling her tiny Chihuahua, Pilaf, Moore seemed content despite losing the Best Actress award to Mikey Madison. Tallulah proudly captioned the post, "MY winner [french fries emoji].”

Fans quickly reacted to the indulgence, with many questioning the absence of dipping sauces. "No ketchup?!" one person wrote, while another joked, "Bald fries? If you're going to eat them, ya gotta dress them up!”

This netizen added, "Who eats fries without ketchup?" while a fourth noted, "Sometimes, fries are the only proper consolation.”

The award-winning star may have kept a poised front at the Vanity Fair after-party, but her immediate reaction to losing Best Actress did not go unnoticed. When Emma Stone announced Mikey Madison as the winner, Moore's body language spoke volumes.

Footage from the moment showed Moore clenching her jaw before offering a reserved clap for the 25-year-old winner. Professional lip reader Nicole Hickling shared her analysis of Moore’s response with Daily Mail.

"Demi says ‘nice,’ but she isn’t smiling when she says it. Her body is almost nodding like she had to force herself to say it," Hickling observed. Leading up to the big night, Moore had expressed a balanced mindset, stating:

"Whatever happens, I just keep focusing on remembering not to make it mean too much, but also not to make it mean too little. But I can enjoy all of it."

Moore turned heads at the 97th Academy Awards, exuding timeless glamour in a custom Giorgio Armani Privé gown that sparkled from every angle. Her stylist, Brad Goreski, described the look as “full wattage,” and it is easy to see why.

The writer shimmered in a silver-and-gold beaded dress that featured a plunging neckline, delicate spaghetti straps, ruching along the hips, and a flowing train that trailed behind her. 

Moore complemented the high-glam look with a silver cuff and crystal chandelier earrings. Sticking to her signature style, she wore her jet-black hair in long, cascading waves, finishing the look with a sultry smokey eye and a soft mauve lip. Moore did not just attend the Oscars, she owned the red carpet.

For Demi Moore, prioritizing her career over romance is a choice she has no regrets about, at least for now.