Major Controversies Surrounding Demi Moore: A Detailed Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 27, 2026

Controversies are a part of history. Explore the biggest scandals linked to Demi Moore.

Demi Moore is a highly successful American actress who gained prominence in the 1980s and became the highest-paid actress by 1995. Recognized for her talent and impact, she has received a Golden Globe and Actor Award, along with nominations for prestigious awards like an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award. Moore was also featured in Time's 100 most influential people list and honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2025, solidifying her lasting legacy in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

August 1991: Vanity Fair Cover

In August 1991, Demi Moore appeared nude on the cover of Vanity Fair, photographed by Annie Leibovitz while seven months pregnant with her second child, Scout LaRue Willis. This cover generated significant media attention.

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1994: Parody Featuring Leslie Nielsen

In 1994, Annie Leibovitz sued Paramount Pictures Corp. over one parody featuring Leslie Nielsen, made to promote the film Naked Gun 33+1⁄3: The Final Insult, which parodied her famous Vanity Fair cover of Demi Moore.

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1996: Leibovitz v. Paramount Pictures Corp. Dismissal

In 1996, the Leibovitz v. Paramount Pictures Corp. case was dismissed. This case was about a parody featuring Leslie Nielsen, made to promote the 1994 film Naked Gun 33+1⁄3: The Final Insult.

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November 2009: Femmes du Maroc Cover Controversy

In November 2009, the Moroccan magazine Femmes du Maroc emulated Demi Moore's Vanity Fair cover pose with Moroccan news reporter Nadia Larguet, causing controversy in the majority-Muslim nation.