“Is This The Latest Beauty Standard?”: Demi Moore’s Red Carpet Transformation Sparks Debate

Demi Mooreturned heads at the Actor Awards (formerly known as SAG Awards) with a show-stopping Schiaparelli gown.

The actress was nominated for Best Ensemble for the drama seriesLandman.However, instead of focusing on her projects, many turned their attention to the star's physique.

After Demi opened up about her struggles withbody image, several fans voiced concerns for the 63-year-old actress, speculating about potential health issues.

Demi Moore sparked health concerns after appearing on the red carpet at the 2026 Actor Awards

Image credits:demimoore

For the ceremony, Demi donned a strapless black dress with a white tulle piece that highlighted her small frame.

"How sad. I don't even recognize her," one viewer wrote.

"Hollywood strikes again. The poor woman didn't have a chance," said another.

"Is this the latest beauty standard in the industry? Looking like a skeleton??" a separate comment read.

Image credits:Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

"Very sad. She looks way too thin and unhealthy," typed an additional fan.

One fan compared Demi's current look with a photo of her reportedly taken in 1982, where the actress appeared to have a less defined jawline.

Image credits:LoloEtny

Image credits:PatsonRay

Amid the scrutiny surrounding her appearance, many complimented the Golden Globe winner, noting, "She looks amazing!"

Another fan stressed that the actress is doing the "best she can" and urged body-shaming netizens to "leave her alone."

Demi's appearance comes after shedebuted a bob hairstyleat Gucci's FW26 Fashion Show at Palazzo Delle Scintille for Milan Fashion Week.

Fans remarked that the Hollywood star looked "unhealthy" and much thinner compared to her previous appearances

Image credits:JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images

For the fashion show on Thursday (February 26), Demi opted for an all-leather look consisting of a fitted black jacket and matching pants.

While some critics referred to her aesthetic as a "zombie" look, celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos defended his client, saying the change highlights Demi's personality.

"It's a big change for Demi – we've never seen her like this before! She looks very cool, effortless, and modern," explained Giannetos, who crafted the"Demi-tris BoB."

Image credits:xoyoy

Image credits:Ron Galella/Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images

Image credits:Right_NJ

While promotingThe Substance, the 2024 horror film in which she plays a fading Hollywood star who becomes obsessed with her appearance, Demi spoke candidly about her own struggles with body image.

Demi toldThe Guardianthat in the 1990s, the attractiveness of a woman was determined by how skinny she was, which led her to "chase perfection."

TheGhoststar previously revealed that she developed an obsession with physical exercise when filming the 1992 movieA Few Good Men.

"Getting in shape for that movie launched the obsession with working out that wouldconsume me," she penned in her memoir.

Demi revealed that she was consumed by an obsession with exercise and diet while filming her 1990s blockbusters

She also said she was dieting and exercising "in a very obsessive-compulsive way" to the point where she felt like she had lost herself.

Demi ended her unhealthy relationship with the gym after she finished filmingG.I. Jane,where she played Lieutenant Jordan O'Neil, in 1997.

Advertisement

After that film, the actress realized that she had reached her limit.

"When I got home to Idaho, I had an epiphany in the shower one day: I just need to be my natural size."

Image credits:Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images

Image credits:fiapsa

She toldThe New York Times, "I added into my daily prayer a new mantra: to have the courage to be seen without padding or protection. I couldn't go on fighting my body and my weight; I had to make peace."

In addition to thinness, society also glorifies youth, an unhealthy and unnatural ideal reflected inThe Substance, when Demi's character, Elisabeth, takes a black-market medication to create a younger version of herself.

TheSubstanceactress said that the value she placed on herself used to depend on how skinny she was

Image credits:rareAURA9

Discussing the societal obsession with staying forever young, Demi stated,"Anybody who thinks that getting older means life is less is sadly mistaken."

While she can't change how deeply society's strict beauty standards affected her in her youth, Demi is now instilling a different message about aging in herdaughters, Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah, whom she shares with her ex, Bruce Willis.

"I look at having my daughters, and I don't want there to ever be in their minds that there is an end. To me, this is the most exciting time of my life," the 63-year-old stressed.

Image credits:demimoore

Now, Demi no longer has what she described as an "antagonistic" relationship with her body. She has learned to prioritize sleep and activities like journaling and meditation, which support her mental health, as "a big part of wellness is really inside out."

Additionally, she follows a nutrient-dense diet and enjoys treating herself to a glass of red wine each day.

At theActor Awards, the New Mexico native was nominated for Best Ensemble in a Drama Series for the Paramount+ seriesLandmanbut lost toThe Pitt.

She is next set to star inI Love Boosters,a crime comedy about a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on May 22.

Many netizens left harsh comments about Demi's appearance at the Actor Awards, with some arguing that she may still be affected by Hollywood beauty standards

Image credits:jones_emma54777

Image credits:KaySawyer136825

Image credits:AnnabethUnbound

Image credits:SansFuncisco

Image credits:AngelaV98224231

Image credits:mystealthXflies

Image credits:joannesnyder64

Image credits:DomajorReminor

Image credits:angkaul

Image credits:SharonP92453996

Image credits:cindylynn_

Image credits:posativnrg1120

Image credits:LeonaraLondon

Image credits:yumcoffeee

byCreto Bactum

in

March 02, 2026

“Is This The Latest Beauty Standard?”: Demi Moore’s Red Carpet Transformation Sparks Debate

Demi Mooreturned heads at the Actor Awards (formerly known as SAG Awards) with a show-stopping Schiaparelli gown. ...

Read More

If You Know These 30 Hard English Words, You’re Smarter Than Most

Welcome back to another 'advanced English words' quiz! If you've checked out our32 Advanced English Words That Only Smart People Knowquiz, then you'll know what's expected of you here. Some of these words may seem very familiar to you. Maybe you've even used a few in conversation. But do you actually know what they mean?

This quiz will give you 30 advanced English words that regularly trip people up. The kind you see in books, headlines, academic writing, and debates. If your vocabulary is as strong as you think it is, this should be easy.

Ready to challenge yourself? Begin!

🚀 💡 Want more or looking for something else? Head over to theBored Panda Quizzesand explore our full collection of quizzes and trivia designed to test your knowledge, reveal hidden insights, and spark your curiosity.💡 🚀

What does this word mean?

◯ Carefully planned◯ Done routinely with little care◯ Deeply regretful◯ Overly emotional over the smallest things

Choose the correct meaning of this word:

◯ Extreme greed◯ Fear of change◯ Sudden confusion◯ Strong loyalty

Complete the sentence:

Advertisement

What does this word mean?

◯ Reserved◯ Distracted◯ Persuasive◯ Loud

Fill in the blank:

◯ impartial◯ benevolent◯ amenable◯ obstinate

Match this word to the definition:

◯ Being socially awkward◯ Morally corrupt◯ Having great knowledge◯ Too easily offended

What does this word mean?

◯ Irritable◯ Generous◯ Shy◯ Competitive

Complete the sentence:

🧠 Curious to see the rest? Take the full quiz here 🧠

byCreto Bactum

in

March 02, 2026

If You Know These 30 Hard English Words, You’re Smarter Than Most

Welcome back to another 'advanced English words' quiz! If you've checked out our32 Advanced English Words Th...

Read More

NFL team made ‘get arrested’ joke to Fernando Mendoza in hopes he’d slide in 2026 draft

Most NFL teams discourage prospects from ending up in jail, but Fernando Mendoza revealed that one team was telling him to try and end up behind bars.

The end goal?

Allowing him to drop a bit in the draft, presumably so that the team could take Mendoza.

The Indiana quarterback is projected to go No. 1 overall after helping to lead the Hoosiers to a national championship this past season, and plenty of NFL teams would do just about anything for the chance to draft Mendoza.

Speaking with CBS Sports on Friday, Mendoza said one team jokingly suggested he get himself arrested to fall down the draft board.

"It was, 'hey, maybe you should get arrested,' and I was a little confused, but then I was like, the slide … so you could slide in the draft," Mendoza responded when asked what the strangest question he'd gotten at the NFL combine was.

Mendoza added later: "So, hopefully I don't get arrested."

Advertisement

The future NFL star didn't reveal what team it was that made the comment, though he did indicate it was not said during a formal interview.

Mendoza received quite the reception while at the combine in Indianapolis.

The Heisman Trophy winner was given a loud cheer from the fans inside Lucas Oil Stadium last Sunday when he showed up in the building.

Mendoza did not participate in any drills at the combine, but he joined the other quarterbacks on the field during the position group's on-field testing.

Mendoza threw for 3,535 yards and 41 touchdowns this past season, while also throwing just six interceptions.

He was part of the first Indiana football team to win a national championship in the program's history.

The draft will take place from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, with the Raiders, Jets and Cardinals slated to make the first three picks.

byCreto Bactum

in

March 02, 2026

NFL team made ‘get arrested’ joke to Fernando Mendoza in hopes he’d slide in 2026 draft

Most NFL teams discourage prospects from ending up in jail, but Fernando Mendoza revealed that one team was telling him ...

Read More

Another three-peat for Michael Jordan as Tyler Reddick makes NASCAR history for NBA legend

AUSTIN, Texas — Tyler Reddick's latest win drove him straight into the NASCAR record books.

Reddick held off hard-charging Shane van Gisbergen over the final 20 laps at the Circuit of the Americas on Sunday to become the first Cup Series driver to win the first three races of the season.

Driving a Toyota co-owned by Michael Jordan, Reddick won the season-opening Daytona 500 and a week later at Atlanta, then won from the pole in the first road course race of the year.

Jordan, the basketball Hall of Famer and six-time NBA champion, was with Reddick's 23XI pit crew exchanging high fives as Reddick crossed the finish line.

"It's one race, but it was so important," Reddick said. "It's so fitting to get three in a row and make history."

History made for a team and ownership group that has been making a lot of it. They took on NASCAR with a federal antitrust lawsuit. The settlement in December and was considered a major legal victory that secured a permanent franchise-style model and ensured the team would remain in business for the long-term.

They've been unbeatable on the race track ever since.

"I'm proud of the team we put together," Jordan said. He credited co-owner Denny Hamlin, who also is a driver for Joe Gibbs Racing, with being the "mastermind" behind it's racing success.

Advertisement

"I just put up the money," Jordan said. "Denny's done an incredible job building this team."

Jordan also said he'll be at the next race in Phoenix to see if Reddick can extend the winning streak that has built a commanding 70-point lead in the drivers' championship.

Van Gisbergen, who won five of six road course races in 2025, lost his bid for a record-tying sixth consecutive road win. The only road course race the Trackhouse driver didn't win last season was in Austin.

"Tyler was just amazing," van Gisbergen said. "You're always disappointed with second when the expectations are so high."

Reddick was just too good all weekend in pursuit of history. His 11th career victory was also his second at COTA, a track built for Formula 1, and the first time he's had multiple victories at a track. He won at COTA in 2023.

It was far from easy, even if Reddick looked like he was in complete control. Van Gisbergen was on his bumper for several laps in the final stage, but never found the pace to pass before falling farther and farther behind over the final six laps.

"I was just trying to minimize mistakes, Shane is so good," Reddick said.

Jordan, so clutch in his playing days, noted Reddick was cool in the driver's seat while under immense pressure.

"You see SVG coming back, you get a little nervous, but I think he had him covered the whole day," Jordan said.

byCreto Bactum

in

March 02, 2026

Another three-peat for Michael Jordan as Tyler Reddick makes NASCAR history for NBA legend

AUSTIN, Texas — Tyler Reddick's latest win drove him straight into the NASCAR record books. Reddick held...

Read More

Five college football QB competitions I can't stop thinking about

College quarterback competitions are going the way of the fullback position. They're an endangered species. It's become rare for acollege footballteam to not enter spring practice knowing who'll be its starting quarterback.

Nowadays, most quarterback decisions are settled in the winter. Either a team plucks its new starter from the transfer portal, or it pays to retain an incumbent quarterback that it fully intends to be its starter.

Teams likeOhio State,Mississippi,Oregon,TexasandGeorgiakept talented, established quarterbacks. No drama. No fuss. They know their starters.

More:Rivals roasting Florida coach Jon Sumrall may live to regret it

Other teams, likeLSU, Miami and Texas Tech, spent big to purchase an A-list starter from the portal. No fuss here, either. These teams know their starters.

That still leaves a smattering of teams without either an established starter returning or a plug-and-play transfer. At these outposts, we can expect an old-fashioned quarterback battle. Remember those?

With spring practice upon us, here are five quarterback competitions I can't stop thinking about:

Alabama

Top contenders:Keelon Russell, Austin Mack

Kalen DeBoer's future will be linked to how Alabama's quarterback position develops. He got this job, in part, because of what he did with Michael Penix Jr. at Washington. Alabama hasn't shown that type of offensive firepower.

If Alabama's quarterbacks fizzle in 2026, DeBoer's seat will begin to sizzle. But, hold off on that hot seat, because Russell could be the real deal. If he becomes a breakout star, that would buoy belief in DeBoer.

Russell, a former-five star recruit signed by DeBoer, offers the most upside. Mack returns as more of a veteran. His ties to DeBoer and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb trace to Washington, before Mack followed DeBoer to Alabama. Mack got tapped to finish the blowout Rose Bowl loss after starter Ty Simpson exited.

Best possibility:Russell lives up to his recruiting hype and seizes this job by April. He gives the Tide the loftier ceiling.

North Carolina

Top contenders:Billy Edwards Jr., Taron Dickens, Miles O'Neill

Bill Belichick will start a transfer, but which one? TheTar Heelsbrought in a bundle of options, just not a slam dunk. It'll be new offensive coordinatorBobby Petrino's jobto effectively sort through it all — or else Belichickwill head to the hot seat.

Behind Door No. 1: Edwards. He was a mid-level producer in the Big Ten as Maryland's starter in 2024, before a knee injury sidelined him last year at Wisconsin.

Behind Door No. 2: Dickens. His FCS stats look terrific. Oh, but there's this: He's listed at 5-11, 180 pounds.

Behind Door No. 3: O'Neill. Petrino previously coached him at Texas A&M. O'Neill became the backup there.

Behind Door No. 4: They all go bust, and UNC ponders a buyout check.

Advertisement

Best possibility:Edwards gets healthy and provides a dependable floor. Dickens smoothly levels up (hey, Trinidad Chambliss did it atOle Miss) and offers an intriguing alternative.

Virginia

Top contenders:Beau Pribula, Eli Holstein

Sure seemed like Virginia had its quarterback situation settled when it plundered Pribula. He's a dual threat who went 6-2 as Missouri's starter, before suffering an ankle injury.

Then, days after securing Pribula, Virginia doubled down by adding Holstein, another transfer. He was Pittsburgh's starter until losing his grip on the job midway through last season.

The last time we saw each quarterback, Pribula was faring better than Holstein. That makes the Missouri transfer the man to beat. If you can start in the SEC, no reason you can't thrive in the ACC. Holstein's own starting experience, though, adds an element of intrigue. Let's not forget, Holstein won his first seven games as Pitt's starter in 2024.

So, it's Pribula or Holstein, right? Well, wait just a minute. This being college football in the year 2026, a judge must have a word on this. Virginia's old starter, Chandler Morris, is suing for a seventh year of eligibility, because who'd want to enter the real world if there's a path toward being a perpetual college quarterback?

Best possibility:Pribula returns from injury with a vengeance. Virginia needs the guy who shredded Kansas in a rivalry win for Missouri.

Tennessee

Top contenders:George MacIntyre, Faizon Brandon, Ryan Staub

This one's already had more dead ends than a corn maze. Tennessee tried for a big-time transfer.No luck. Then, Joey Aguilar went to court to chasehis dream of being the Vols' eighth-year senior, buta judge denied him.

That offseason theater overshadowed that Tennessee might possess a fine option in MacIntyre, a redshirt freshman who's plenty talented. Is he durable? He's tall, thin and untested. Brandon, a five-star rookie, is even greener. Staub, a former Colorado backup, provides a safety valve behind the ballyhooed youngsters.

The situation might be especially troubling, if not for coach Josh Heupel's solid record for quarterback development. Last year, UCLA decided it didn't want Aguilar to be its starter. So, Heupel grabbed him and turned him into the SEC's passing yards per game leader. Who's next?

Best possibility:MacIntyre proves himself sturdy and steady and calms concerns about his slendor frame.

Iowa

Top contenders:Jeremy Hecklinski, Hank Brown

Don't you wonder what Iowa could do if it ever produced a good quarterback? Not even elite, just really good.

Iowa's last 300-yard passing game? That came in a time before the words "coronavirus" and "COVID" were part of our everyday vocabulary.

The Hawkeyes quietly extended their streak to 13 consecutive winning seasons last year with a quarterback whose only 200-yard passing game came in a bowl victory against Vanderbilt. Despite the aerial limitations, the Hawkeyes' offense improved with Mark Gronowski at the trigger, but he was one-and-done.

Hecklinski and Brown were in the program last year as backups. Neither played much. Hecklinski enjoys an inside edge, with a higher upside.

Best scenario:Let's face it, Iowa being really good at quarterback probably remains a pipe dream, so just stay solid elsewhere on the roster.

Blake Toppmeyeris the USA TODAY Network's senior national college football columnist. Email him atBToppmeyer@gannett.comand follow him on X@btoppmeyer.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Best 2026 college football quarterback competitions: Start with Alabama

byCreto Bactum

in

March 02, 2026

Five college football QB competitions I can't stop thinking about

College quarterback competitions are going the way of the fullback position. They're an endangered species. It's...

Read More

‘Mission: Impossible’ star Ving Rhames says Tom Cruise taught him Hollywood’s most important lesson

Between death-defying stunts, Ving Rhames embraced a different kind of mission — learning fromTom Cruisehow to survive and thrive in Hollywood.

The actor, who has appeared in every "Mission: Impossible" movie in the franchise as world-class hacker and confidant Luther Stickell, is taking on a new high-risk operation.

As host of the History Channel series "History's Deadliest with Ving Rhames," he guides viewers through some of the most catastrophic natural disasters ever recorded, where the danger is real and survival is anything but guaranteed.

Leonardo Dicaprio Warns Young Actors About One Career-damaging Mistake They Must Avoid

The 66-year-old told Fox News Digital that explosions, car chases and high-altitude chaos aside, he's never feared for his safety while bringing "Mission: Impossible" to life, all thanks to the steady hand of Cruise.

"Tom Cruise made it quite safe for us," Rhames insisted.

Read On The Fox News App

From the very beginning, Rhames said the 63-year-old star managed to surprise him.

WATCH: TOM CRUISE CREDITED FOR TEACHER-TURNED-ACTORS JOB CHANGE

"[What surprised me about him?] I'd say the fact that Tom Cruise does not see color," Rhames said. "To work with a Caucasian actor who really didn't see color, I was very moved by the experience."

Between daredevil stunts, Cruise didn't hesitate to sit down and bond with Rhames.

"[My favorite memories] are talking to him off-stage," said Rhames. "Learning secrets he knew about the industry that he was able to talk to me about."

The biggest lesson Rhames said Cruise passed along was surprisingly simple: "Treat each person fairly."

In an industry known for ego and excess, Rhames said that principle has been essential to his longevity in the entertainment industry.

"[One big piece of advice is] to be in Hollywood, not of Hollywood," he said. "And that's just from years of experience."

Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter

Fox News Digital has reached out to Cruise's spokesperson for comment.

Advertisement

Before "Mission: Impossible," Rhames faced another challenge: portraying feared Los Angeles crime boss Marsellus Wallace in1994's "Pulp Fiction."Like with Cruise, he described the cast as "down-to-earth."

But there was one unexpected reason the dark comedy was so memorable.

"The tape on the back of my head!" he said. "I was going to a dermatologist, and I had a keloid injected. I had that Band-Aid on. So then the day we had to film, I had the Band-Aid off. Quentin Tarantino said, 'Where's the Band-Aid?' It was something that wasn't planned. It just happened."

The look stuck. To this day, fans have a few choice words when they spot Rhames.

"I'm gonna get medieval on your a--," said Rhames, referring to one of his character's most iconic catchphrases.

Like What You're Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News

Even with decades of Hollywood experience, Rhames said he was unprepared for the disturbing stories uncovered in "History's Deadliest."

"We did an episode aboutsomething that happened in China," he teased. "I was affected because I really thought about how many people were affected by this [natural catastrophe]. If that happened in America, how would it have affected me? But I hope [these stories] will give knowledge. And I hope that the knowledge I get from it will make me a fuller human being."

After narrating "History's Deadliest," there's one thing Rhames would tell viewers.

"Never put anything past man — that's what I would say to them," Rhames said. "History repeats itself."

Rhames is still going strong, and Cruise remains just as relentless.

In May 2025, while speaking withThe Hollywood Reporterat the premiere of "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning," Cruise said he doesn't see himself ever stepping back from action movies.

Click Here To Download The Fox News App

He previously told the outlet that he wanted to continue making "Mission: Impossible" movies until he was in his 80s, much like Harrison Ford, who continued making"Indiana Jones" moviesin his 80s.

"I actually said I'm going to make movies into my 80s; actually, I'm going to make them into my 100s," said Cruise. "I will never stop. I will never stop doing action, I will never stop doing drama, comedy films — I'm excited."

Original article source:'Mission: Impossible' star Ving Rhames says Tom Cruise taught him Hollywood's most important lesson

byCreto Bactum

in

March 02, 2026

‘Mission: Impossible’ star Ving Rhames says Tom Cruise taught him Hollywood’s most important lesson

Between death-defying stunts, Ving Rhames embraced a different kind of mission — learning fromTom Cruisehow to survive a...

Read More

Wu-Tang Clan's Oliver ‘Power’ Grant’s Cause of Death Revealed

Days after Wu-Tang Clan announced the passing of co-founderOliver "Power" Grant, the cause of death was announced. The news coincided with the hip hop group's nomination to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He was 52.

AlthoughGrantwasn't a performer, he served as executive producer on their first album, Enter the Wu-Tang, and also helped fund the group in the early days.

WhatDid Oliver 'Power' Grant' Die From?

Grant died following "a courageous and hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer," his family and Wu-Tang Clan said in a joint statement toRolling Stone.

What Should I Know about Pancreatic Cancer?

There were approximately 67,440 diagnoses of pancreatic cancer last year. The five-year survival rate is 13.3 percent, according to theNational Cancer Institute(NCI).

Advertisement

Risk factors include smoking, which causes about 25 percent of all cases of pancreatic cancer. Other risks include being overweight, having diabetes, environmental factors, or pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas.

This cancer type disproportionately affects Black people, according toJohns Hopkins Medicine.

Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer

This disease is hard to catch early because people don't generally have symptoms until it reaches later stages.Symptomsto look out for include:

• Loss of appetite

• Fatigue

• Belly pain

• Weight loss

• Yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, called jaundice.

• Light-colored or floating stools

• Dark-colored urine

• Itching

• New diagnosis of diabetes or diabetes that's getting harder to control.

• Pain and swelling in an arm or leg, which might be caused by a blood clot

This story was originally published byMen's Journalon Mar 1, 2026, where it first appeared in theNewssection. Add Men's Journal as aPreferred Source by clicking here.

byCreto Bactum

in

March 02, 2026

Wu-Tang Clan's Oliver ‘Power’ Grant’s Cause of Death Revealed

Days after Wu-Tang Clan announced the passing of co-founderOliver "Power" Grant, the cause of death was announ...

Read More