The New Yorker Radio Hour Demi Moore Talks with Jia Tolentino
Jan 6, 2026
Demi Moore opens up about her dynamic career and personal growth since her comeback. She shares insights from her early life, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and self-discovery. Balancing motherhood and acting, she recalls rehearsing just weeks after childbirth. Moore reflects on iconic roles like G.I. Jane, discussing the transformation of gender roles in Hollywood. She also addresses the challenges of body image and resisting sexualization, ultimately revealing how her latest film showcases newfound vulnerability and artistry.
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Constant Moving Trained Her Acting
- Demi Moore describes moving schools constantly and becoming excellent at adapting and loading U-Hauls.
- She says that constant relocation trained her to step into new project “mini families” as an actor while holding her center.
Rehearsing Weeks After Birth
- Moore recounts rehearsing A Few Good Men shortly after giving birth, starting when her daughter was a month old.
- She also recalls auditioning while almost eight months pregnant reading scenes with Tom Cruise.
Early Career Juggled With Motherhood
- Moore describes brutal 1:30 a.m. wakeups to train for Indecent Proposal and juggling shoots with caring for her kids.
- She reflects that she put pressure on herself to prove one could both have a career and be a mother.
