Demi Moore's early life was marked by turmoil and challenges, but she eventually found her path in acting.
November 11, 1962
Birth
Demi Moore was born Demetria Guynes to a teenage mother, Virginia King, in Roswell, New Mexico.
Childhood
Tumultuous Childhood
Demi's childhood was marked by frequent moves and her mother's attempted suicides. She later learned that her biological father was not Danny Guynes but Charles Harmon.
Age 15
Traumatic Incident
Demi was raped by a friend of her mother's, a traumatic event that had a lasting impact on her life.
Age 16
Dropping Out of High School
Demi dropped out of high school and moved in with a guitarist. Two years later, she married musician Freddy Moore, taking his last name.
