Mikey Madison, the rising star who received the Best Actress Oscar at the 2025 Oscars, has come forward to recall a heartwarming encounter with Hollywood legend Demi Moore after her momentous victory. Speaking to People, Madison said Moore called to congratulate her, and this initiated a private exchange of text messages between the actresses.
Madison, stunned winner of the much-sought award for her commendable performance in Echoes of Silence, recalled, “I was just trying to think through everything when I received Demi’s text. It was such a generous and uplifting message. She’s someone that I’ve looked up to for years, so hearing from her was worth its weight in gold to me.”
The 26-year-old actress, a face familiar on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Better Things, has suddenly become one of Hollywood’s next big stars overnight. Her win at the Oscars cemented that she was rising star material, and the stamp of approval of industry icons like Moore only intensified the buzz.
Moore praised Madison’s acting in her text message and gave her suggestions on what to do next in her acting career. “She told me to enjoy the experience and just be myself,” Madison said. “It was just so real advice, and it really meant something to me.”
Madison also spoke of the way she made it to the Oscars platform, with recognition for the obstacles she had to overcome. “This character was emotionally challenging, and there were moments when I questioned myself,” she confessed. “But I had a fantastic team working for me, and to receive this award is to be justified for all that effort.”
The actress dedicated her win to her family and the filmmakers who believed in her vision for Echoes of Silence. “This isn’t just my award—it’s ours,” she said during her acceptance speech. “I’m so grateful to everyone who stood by me and helped bring this story to life.”
Madison’s victory has won her across-the-board praise, with both her critics and admirers identifying her performance as the best she has ever given. Congratulations poured in on social media, and her emotional speech went viral as soon as she spoke it.
And as for the future, Madison is already thinking ahead. “I want to keep pushing myself and telling stories that matter,” she said. “This win has given me the confidence to take even greater risks.”
The text conversation with Moore, though, is still one of the greatest of her Oscars moments. “It’s moments like these that remind me why I love this business,” Madison said. “The support and camaraderie among artists is unique.”
Madison’s victory and friendship with Moore reflect the long-lasting buzz of mentorship and support in Hollywood. By continuing to move forward, her ascension is inspiring for up-and-coming stars globally.
