Demi Moore

Demi Moore was born on November 11, 1962, in Roswell, New Mexico, U.S. She was born as Demi Gene Guynes. Moore was raised by her mother and stepfather after her father left before she was born. Her stepfather, Dan Guynes, moved the family several times as he changed jobs. Moore left high school at 16 to pursue an acting career.

Demi Moore made her film debut in the 1981 film 'Choices.' In the film, Moore played the role of Corri. Although the movie did not receive much attention, it marked the beginning of Moore's career in the film industry. Before this role, Moore signed with the Elite Modeling Agency and took drama classes to build her acting skills.

Demi Moore married musician Freddy Moore on February 8, 1980. Freddy Moore was 12 years older than Demi. The marriage was brief and they divorced in August 1985. During this time, Demi began to use the last name Moore professionally, which she continued to use throughout her career even after the divorce.

The film 'Ghost' was released on July 13, 1990, starring Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze, and Whoopi Goldberg. Moore played Molly Jensen, a woman in love with Sam Wheat, played by Swayze. 'Ghost' became a massive hit, grossing over $505 million at the box office. Demi Moore's performance was widely acclaimed and cemented her status as a leading actress in Hollywood.

'Indecent Proposal', starring Demi Moore, Woody Harrelson, and Robert Redford, was released on November 17, 1993. Moore played Diana Murphy, whose husband makes a deal for a million dollars that tests their relationship. The film was controversial and sparked debates about morality, marriage, and wealth. Despite mixed reviews, it was a box office success.

'Disclosure' was released on June 9, 1995, featuring Demi Moore alongside Michael Douglas. Moore played Meredith Johnson, a high-ranking executive accused of sexual harassment. The film was based on Michael Crichton's novel of the same name and explored themes of power and gender dynamics in the workplace. It received mixed reviews but performed well financially.

'Striptease' was released on August 9, 1996, starring Demi Moore as Erin Grant, a former FBI secretary who becomes a stripper to fight for custody of her daughter. Moore's performance was noted for its boldness, and she became the highest-paid actress at the time, earning $12.5 million for the role. The film, however, received negative reviews.

Demi Moore returned to the big screen in 2003 with a role in 'Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle,' which was released on October 10, 2003. She played Madison Lee, a former angel turned antagonist. Moore's return was met with significant media attention, as it was her first major role in years. Her performance was praised as a highlight of the film, contributing to its success.

In November 2012, Demi Moore co-founded the non-profit organization 'THORN: Digital Defenders of Children' with Ashton Kutcher. THORN focuses on building technology to defend children from sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking. It has become influential in changing how law enforcement and tech companies approach these issues globally.

Demi Moore released her memoir 'Inside Out' on September 24, 2019. In the book, Moore dives deep into her personal life, sharing stories about her childhood, marriages, and career, as well as her struggles with addiction and self-esteem. The memoir was well-received for its candidness and vulnerability, giving insight into the resilience she has developed over her life.