Demi Moore Talks with Jia Tolentino

Demi Moore's career, challenges, and reflections form the core of this discussion, which explores themes of adaptability, breaking gender expectations, and finding personal value. Moore recounts her transient childhood and how it inadvertently prepared her for the acting profession, fostering both adaptability and difficulty in forming lasting relationships. She also reflects on the pressures she faced as a young, working mother in Hollywood, striving to balance career and family life at a time when it wasn't widely supported. The conversation delves into specific roles, such as G.I. Jane, which challenged gender norms, and Indecent Proposal, which sparked debate about societal values and female shame. Moore emphasizes the importance of challenging the status quo and pushing personal boundaries, even at the risk of failure, to achieve a sense of self-worth.