How old is General Hospital fame Demi Moore? Age explored

Demi Moore, best known for her performance as Jackie Templeton in the American soap General Hospital, is 62 years old as of January 2025. Her career as an actress spans over four decades, putting her among one of Hollywood's most versatile and famed female actors.

On January 5, 2025, Moore's critically acclaimed performance in The Substance won her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. She is also a New York Times bestseller author with her memoir Inside Out. Demi is also known for her lead roles in many famous films, such as St. Elmo's Fire, G.I. Jane, Ghost, and A Few Good Men.

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About Demi Moore, the actress who played Jackie Templeton on General Hospital

Demi Moore was born on November 11, 1962, in Roswell City, New Mexico. She had a challenging upbringing as she grew up in a troubled home and had to move around the country constantly, as per Hello! Magazine. She also had to deal with health issues in her childhood, such as strabismus and kidney dysfunction.

Demi moved to LA at the age of 16 and initially got a receptionist job at 20th Century Fox. She also signed up with a modeling agency and started taking acting classes. She played a few minor roles in small TV shows before her big breakthrough in Hollywood came in 1982 when she got a role on the soap General Hospital.

In 1984, Demi left her role in General Hospital to pursue a career in feature films and acted in many successful films like Ghost, A Few Good Men, Indecent Proposal, and Striptease. Her name was recorded in Hollywood's history in 1995 as the highest-paid actress, and she got $12.5 million for her part in Striptease, as per Variety.

She is recognized for her efforts to promote women in Hollywood by advocating for equal pay and credit. Demi has also done a lot of philanthropic work for various causes, such as fighting child trafficking, disaster relief, and women's rights. She also co-founded the DNA Foundation, which combats human sex trafficking using technology, as per a 2011 report by The Hollywood Reporter.

Over time, Moore has received lots of recognition, including a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy nomination. Her memoir Inside Out, which came out in 2019, became a bestseller, giving her fans a look inside her personal life and work. In her memoir, she wrote about personal challenges despite her career success, which included health issues and a public divorce.

Moore's memoir also chronicles her marriages, which include famous names like Bruce Willis and Ashton Kutcher. Moore and Willis were married from 1987 to 2000, and they had three daughters together during their relationship. Despite their separation, Moore stayed close with Bruce and co-parented their daughters.

Demi later married Ashton Kutcher in 2005. According to her memoir Inside Out, she suffered a miscarriage during her relationship with him. The couple announced their separation in 2011, and the divorce was finalized in 2013.

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Jackie Templeton: Demi Moore's role in General Hospital

Demi Moore played the character of Jackie Templeton, a probing journalist on General Hospital, from January 1982 until April 1984. Jackie's personality was marked by her resolute and audacity, frequently taking risky tasks to reveal the truth.

Her first story arc focused on searching for her sister — Laura Templeton. This got tied with the Cassadine saga at Port Charles. Jackie also built an affectionate connection with Robert Scorpio, but their relationship was filled with difficulties.

Her main investigations, such as the Susan Moore murder case, contributed to her influential position on the show. Jackie exited from the show in 1984; however, fans of the series vividly remember the influence of her character and Demi Moore's representation.

Jackie Templeton's dedication to news reporting left a lasting impression on viewers.

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