Demi Moore had a very emotional reaction to the news that she’d been nominated for an Oscar for the first time in her almost-50-year acting career. On Thursday afternoon, it was announced that the Ghost star was in the running for Best Actress at this year’s Academy Awards following her acclaimed leading performance in the graphic body horror The Substance.

"GMA" explores Demi Moore’s journey from '90s pop culture legend to first-time Oscar nominee, an achievement she earned after more than 40 years in Hollywood.

I have Ryan Murphy calling me on the other line,” she told Vanity Fair moments after her first career Oscar nomination was announced. “I’ll have to call him right back.”