Demi Moore on the Risk That Made “Ghost” a Hit
Second-Guessing Success
Demi Moore (62) knows a thing or two about success. The Hollywood superstar achieved global stardom through performances that, at first glance, seemed risky. Now, she reveals why she never shies away from challenging roles, centering around her latest venture: the body horror film “The Substance.”
Speaking with presenter Sean Evans (38) on his YouTube show “Hot Ones,” Moore discussed the film’s production process. Evans brought up her stitement about the film, saying she wasn’t sure if “The Substance ” could be “something extraordinary or an absolute disaster.” This led to Moore’s revealing response:
>”It was something “worth the risk.”
Interestingly, this approach is not new for Moore. Throughout her often-eventful career, she took chances that involved the fate of a film falling flat. As she learned, however, taking risks often leads to big rewards, evidenced most prominently through the iconic film that became synonymous with the 90s – “Ghost – Message from Sam.”
Even back then, Moore confessed, she couldn’t predict if this fantasy thriller comedy would be a success.
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What made Demi Moore take the risk on the movie “Ghost”?
## Demi Moore on the Risk That Made “Ghost” a Hit
**SE: Demi, you’ve said about your new film “The Substance ” that you weren’t sure if it would be “something extraordinary or an absolute disaster.” What drives you to take on roles that could potentially be so polarizing?**
**DM:** You know, for me it’s always been about the risk. It was something “worth the risk.” Honestly, it’s a feeling I’ve carried with me throughout my career. [[1](https://www.aol.com/demi-moore-admits-she-thought-175326706.html)]Even with “Ghost,” which turned out to be this huge success, I remember thinking it could have just as easily been ‘either great or a damn catastrophe’.
**SE: So, you thrive on that uncertainty?**
**DM:** I think so. “Get in. Take the risk. Let the dice roll. Let’s see what happens.” That’s been my philosophy. It’s about choosing roles that are stimulating, even if they’re daunting, because that’s where the real growth happens, both for me as an artist and hopefully for the audience.