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The awards brought their usual mix of sanctimony and subtle messaging. For instance, Madison’s speech contrasted with Demi Moore’s nomination for The Substance—a film about aging and societal neglect of older women—highlighting ongoing Hollywood trends of youth obsession and age discrimination. Comments flooded Twitter noting how Madison’s victory for a youthful star might symbolize societal disregard for older women, wrapping the complex topic into a superficial celebration.