Demi Moore is "doing great", according to a pal.

Director Patty Jenkins spoke about the troubled actress at the Director's Guild Awards in Hollywood last night and said that her issues are being blown out of proportion.

Patty praised Demi's strength of character and explained that the star is feeling better than people would expect.

"I just saw her and she's doing great. I think she's doing much better than it's made out to be," she told American website E! Online. "Demi is awesome and so strong. I also hate when people make it a bigger drama than what is going on. She's great."

Demi was released from hospital this week after being treated for exhaustion with rumours circulating she was also getting help for substance abuse and anorexia.

Meanwhile, a source has claimed that Demi's current issues aren't about her split from estranged-husband Ashton Kutcher.

The brunette beauty has reportedly been struggling with the pressures of Hollywood for years.

"I'm sure Ashton would like to think it's all about him. What [Demi's] going through now is not just things not working out with Ashton. It's really more about the toll it takes on any ambitious woman in this town," the friend said. "Meaning constantly having to prove you're not just a pretty face but a talented actor, as well. Constantly having to prove you're a good mother, not just a celebutante around town who goes to parties instead of looking after her family. Having to stay sober in a town that's so not. Demi's had a fight in her for many years, before Ashton ever came along."