After falling short in the 2025 Academy Awards race, Demi Moore is reportedly recalibrating her strategy in a bid to finally secure an elusive Oscar — and she’s enlisting a fan-favorite to help her get there.
According to In Touch Weekly, Moore, best known for her dramatic roles and more recently her song Substance, was left disappointed after losing the Best Actress category to Anora star Mikey Madison earlier this year. But sources say the loss hasn’t dampened her ambition — it’s only refueled it.
“Demi has set herself up for success teaming up with Colman Domingo, who is such a well-liked figure in the industry right now,” a source close to the actress told the outlet.
Moore is set to star opposite Domingo in the upcoming film Strange Arrivals, an epic romance based on the true story of Betty and Barney Hill. The Hills were an interracial couple whose alleged alien abduction in 1961 became one of the most well-known cases of its kind, occurring as they returned from their honeymoon in Niagara Falls.
The film’s unique blend of romance, social commentary, and sci-fi is already generating buzz, and insiders believe Moore’s casting alongside Domingo could be the secret to Oscar glory. “He could get an Oscar nomination for sneezing in a TikTok video,” the source joked.
“People love that guy and want to see him succeed, and after losing out on an Oscar in March after a stellar run, everybody’s rooting for Demi as well.” Domingo, known for his critically acclaimed performances and charismatic presence in the industry, has earned widespread praise for both his acting chops and off-screen advocacy.
His popularity could bring momentum to the project — and, by extension, Moore’s own awards campaign. “Demi is a smart person,” the insider added, “but when it comes to the Oscar race, teaming up with Colman is a stroke of absolute genius!”
Moore’s recent resurgence in both film and music has reintroduced her to a new generation of audiences, and Strange Arrivals could mark a pivotal point in her career reinvention. With a compelling true story, a high-profile co-star, and Moore’s determination in full force, the actress may finally have the perfect formula for a golden statue in 2026.