Demi Moore's Stunning Style Transformation Since Her Divorce From Ashton Kutcher

Thanks to "The Substance," we are witnessing the glorious renaissance of Demi Moore. Once the highest-paid actress in Hollywood, she dominated the industry throughout the 1990s with a string of era-defining roles in films like "Ghost," "Indecent Proposal," and "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle." But as quickly as showbiz puts women on a pedestal, it just as easily pulls the rug from under them. By the early 2000s, Moore's star power dimmed, not because her talent had waned, but because the industry had moved on, as it so often does with actresses past a certain age.

Throughout her career, Moore's personal life has also been a spectacle. Her marriage to then-Hollywood heartthrob Ashton Kutcher was headline gold, with tabloids obsessing over their 15-year age gap. After all, they tied the knot in 2005, when she was 42 and he was 27. The relationship came to an abrupt and painful end when Kutcher cheated on her twice, as she later detailed in her memoir, "Inside Out" — once with a 21-year-old he picked up at a bowling alley during what was supposed to be a family trip with Moore's three children from her marriage to Bruce Willis.

But if society expected her to fade away, they underestimated Moore's ability to evolve. A woman's worth in Hollywood has long been tied to age, but Moore has made it clear: Longevity isn't about clinging to youth, it's about taking up space. And we, for one, are glad she hasn't played by the industry's expiration dates.

Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher's relationship had been the subject of rocky rumors on the tabloid circuit as far back as 2010, but it wasn't until 2011 that they officially separated — spending their sixth wedding anniversary apart that September. Throughout her marriage, Moore's style had moments of playful surprise, incorporating bold prints and unexpected patterns. But as her relationship unraveled, the return to black felt symbolic — a tough exterior against scrutiny, or a visual reflection of the turbulence beneath the surface.

At the 2011 Samsung Hope for Children Gala, Moore stepped out in a little black dress. The plunging neckline and thin straps gave way to a bodice covered in glossy black sequins, while strands of beading cascaded from the waist. The hemline, trimmed with black fur, weighed the silhouette down at the bottom. Paired with strappy black heels and a matching clutch, this dramatically dark look could be read as a visual manifestation of a woman retreating into a familiar armor.

The AFI Night at the Movies in April 2013 was a one-night-only event to honor some of Hollywood's finest. For Demi Moore, it marked a rare red carpet appearance — one of her first since a highly publicized personal crisis that included a breakdown, hospitalization, and a stint in rehab following her divorce from Kutcher in December 2012. The press had fixated on her noticeable weight loss and the fallout from her romantic split. But she bravely stepped back into the spotlight for the evening to present "Ghost," the 1990 romance that remains one of her defining film projects.

For the occasion, Moore opted for a black Valentino jumpsuit which featured a sheer button-down top layered over a lace-trimmed camisole. The ensemble incorporated crisp white cuffs and a structured collar. The wide-leg pants pooled over open-toed sandals, adding length while maintaining a loose, almost nonchalant silhouette.

By 2017, Demi Moore returned to fully embracing the darker, edgier side of her fashion spirit. In New York City, she was spotted out in a high-fashion, punk-inspired ensemble. She paired a white, short-sleeved top covered in metallic studs with an asymmetrical black leather skirt, which wrapped around her frame with dramatic folds and an angular high slit. A wide, corset-style leather belt cinched at the waist, intensifying the contrast between the structured toughness of the leather and the casual ease of the top.

Pointed-toe black pumps and a sleek black clutch added to the outfit's commanding presence, reinforcing its rebellious, defiant energy. At the time, she was appearing in smaller roles in the Fox series "Empire" and the comedy feature "Rough Night" — and it was fun to see her playing with proportions, structure, texture, and attitude as she navigated this career transition period.

2024 saw the public resurgence of Demi Moore, and her appearances felt a lot more joyful. Fresh off the heels of her chilling role as Ann Woodward in "Feud: Capote vs The Swans," she graced the Dior Cruise show in a refreshing take on tailoring, which married structured menswear elements with feminine summer styling. She wore a navy blue shorts suit, consisting of a boxy blazer and tailored shorts layered over a gray linen button-up with contrast piping.

She accessorized the look with chunky white gladiator sandals, which brought a surprising, utilitarian edge to an otherwise classic ensemble. A white tote bag with a blue patterned scarf draped over the handle reinforced this buoyant look. Onlookers were also delighted to see her dog, Pilaf, tucked under her arm. We're huge advocates of women wearing what they want, but we think Demi's complexion sings when she makes a sartorial move away from harsh, dark motifs and towards lighter styles.

With "The Substance," Demi Moore was back in full force and better than ever. Skipping the usual spectacle of a chauffeured arrival, she walked herself to the red carpet — a deliberate, unassuming choice she insisted on, as her hotel was nearby. But once there, she stepped into the spotlight in a custom Giorgio Armani Privé strapless gown in a gleaming champagne gold color. The dress featured a dramatic curved geometric detail, tracing a sweeping, bedazzled line from the bodice to the voluminous mermaid-tail skirt.

Her signature long, dark hair was styled in soft waves, and she kept her accoutrements understated and elegant: diamond drop earrings and a matching bracelet. But her best accessory of the night was the Golden Globe trophy she clutched after winning Best Actress. 

After decades of being written off, Moore stood on the stage as the final product of the transformation we've seen unfold before us. Her speech read like a confirmation of this: "In those moments when we don't think we're smart enough or pretty enough or skinny enough or successful enough or basically just not enough, I had a woman say to me, 'Just know, you will never be enough. But you can know the value of your worth if you just put down the measuring stick.'" It was an emotional admission, and the perfect way to summarize the star's resurgence.