Despite what her first name might suggest, Demi Moore has never done things by halves. On the day of the interview, she wore a sophisticated gray suit, a black turtleneck and her jet hair was styled Indian-style. The elegant The Substance clutches a tiny, trembling dog in her lap, as she talks passionately about the role that has just propelled her back into the firmament of actresses who count at Hollywood. Seduction enters the conversation. The pride of not having given up too…

“ When I read the script, I was immediately blown awayshe attacks. I thought the film’s theme was both cool and terribly crazy. It was a very offbeat way of delving into a very topical, almost taboo subject. The aging of Hollywood stars. The shoot was complex and demanding. I really suffered. “