Demi Moore is a definition of bold, daring, and fearless. By the time Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle premiered in 2003, the actress had already cemented her place in Hollywood. But this particular role, where she played the dangerous Madison Lee, pushed her in ways she had not expected, and she had just one request.
Then, she was 40, and the role called for her to appear in a bikini alongside Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu. It had been years since Moore had taken on a major film project, having stepped back from the spotlight to focus on raising her daughters, Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah. But when the opportunity came to join the sequel to the franchise, her daughters urged her to embrace it.
Demi Moore in ‘Charlie’s Angels’ – her bikini scene
Although filming the bikini scene was demanding for Demi Moore, the actress just wanted to protect her privacy. “All I remember is begging them not to shoot my butt. I don’t know why that was my obsession,” Moore said. Also, in preparation for the role of Madison Lee, she had a lot to practice.
Demi Moore had to perform stunts, keep fit, and take on a level of visibility she had not dealt with in years. This was at a stage in life where women in Hollywood were often quietly pushed aside, and the physical preparation came with challenges. She later admitted the mental process was just as demanding. Rather than dwelling on the backlash that may follow on what her body looked like, she focused on showing up as herself. Despite her reservations, Moore’s performance was strong and elegant, and even viewers loved her character, a former angel who became a villain.
A life of impact
Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle was one of Moore’s big moments. She became a woman who defied industry expectations and focused on being a role model for upcoming women in Hollywood. Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle was released in 2003.
Her ex-husband, Bruce Willis, and three daughters were present to support her while she embodied her role. It’s been more than two decades isncer her time on the movie set and Demi Moore’s relevance in Hollywood is still preserved.