Reflecting on her career, actress Demi Moore recently opened up about the backlash she faced after starring in the 1996 film "Striptease." Despite earning a then-record $12.5 million for the role, making her the highest-paid actress in Hollywood at the time, Moore revealed she experienced significant public shaming and judgment. She believes this negativity stemmed, in part, from the nature of the role and was an attempt to undermine her fight for equitable compensation.

Moore emphasized that her pursuit of fair pay wasn't about competing with male actors but about receiving what she felt she deserved. She viewed her compensation for "Striptease" as a pivotal moment, not just for her career, but for the broader movement towards equal pay for women in the entertainment industry.

Moore also discussed her role in the more recent film, "The Substance," which explores themes of self-perception and aging in Hollywood. She noted the pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards, particularly during the 80s and 90s, and revealed that she had personally experienced pressure to lose weight for film roles.

The actress also touched upon her family life, expressing gratitude for the strong bonds she shares with her ex-husband, Bruce Willis, and their blended family. She highlighted the importance of supporting each other through life's challenges, particularly in light of Willis's frontotemporal dementia diagnosis.