In the coming-of-age film, "Now and Then," Moore played the older version of a young girl named Samantha, who together with her friends, played by Rosie O'Donnell, Rita Wilson and Melanie Griffith, recall a memorable summer they shared in 1970.

The Substance” has paved the way for what could be Demi Moore’s first Oscar, but as the actress has candidly shared during her award season sweep, the road to this career-defining moment has been long.

Her past performances may never have been taken seriously for acting, relegating her to “popcorn actress” status — but they should be.