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Adding to the controversy was the irony surrounding Madison’s victory as Best Actress, particularly when compared to her fellow nominee Demi Moore, who starred in The Substance, a film that critically examined societal pressures on aging women. Moore, at 62, represented a Hollywood generation often sidelined in favor of younger, more traditionally attractive actresses. Several observers noted that Madison’s win could be seen as a reflection of the film industry's obsession with youth and beauty, consistently undervaluing older women.