Demi Moore recently opened up about the joys of aging and her career milestones during an appearance on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” coinciding with her 63rd birthday. Reflecting on an exciting year that included her first Golden Globe win for the drama “Substance” and a role in the Paramount+ series “Landman,” Moore expressed a profound sense of gratitude. “Wow. What a great fun year,” she said, emphasizing that aging does not diminish life’s richness but rather enhances it. “Anyone who thinks that getting older means life is less is sadly mistaken.”

In previous interviews, Moore has shared insights about her evolving relationship with aging. She noted that in her earlier years, she was often critical of herself, which clouded her perception of beauty and success. “I can look back… at 20, at 30 I was finding things that weren’t good enough,” she said, adding that her current viewpoint is one of “joyous acceptance.” This acceptance embraces both her past and present, focusing on her complete self rather than just surface-level judgments.

Moreover, Moore has expressed her desire to be a positive role model for future generations, particularly her three daughters—Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah—whom she shares with ex-husband Bruce Willis. “We are what the future is for women,” she explained, emphasizing the importance of instilling a sense of limitless potential in her children. She characterized this phase in her life as an exciting new chapter filled with independence and possibilities.

Moore’s Golden Globes win earlier this year was a significant milestone in her 45-year career and generated considerable buzz online. During her acceptance speech, she reminisced about a moment from 30 years prior when a producer labeled her a “popcorn actress,” which had negatively influenced her self-perception for years. However, her recent role in “Substance” marked a pivotal turnaround at what she described as a low point in her career. The film’s arrival signaled to her that her journey was far from over.