Emma Stone
“I can't think of any better representation of beauty than someone who is unafraid to be herself.”
Emily Jean 'Emma' Stone (born November 6, 1988) is an acclaimed and award-winning American actress, widely recognized for her captivating screen presence, comedic timing, and versatile dramatic range. Born in Scottsdale, Arizona, Stone began acting as a child in theater productions before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a film career. She made her breakthrough film debut in the teen comedy Superbad (2007) and quickly rose to fame with starring roles in Zombieland (2009) and the teen comedy hit Easy A (2010), which earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
Stone successfully transitioned to highly complex dramatic and musical roles, winning universal critical acclaim. She achieved global superstardom with her Oscar-winning role as Mia Dolan in the musical romance La La Land (2016) alongside Ryan Gosling. Stone is a multi-time Academy Award winner, most recently winning the Oscar for Best Actress for her brilliant, daring performance as Bella Baxter in Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things (2023). Her other notable films include Birdman (2014), The Help (2011), The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), Cruella (2021), and Battle of the Sexes (2017). Emma remains one of the most celebrated and highly sought-after actresses in modern cinema.
Appearances on Soundtrack Wiki
- Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011) (Hannah)
Genres & Styles
Main Filmography
- Superbad (2007)
- Zombieland (2009)
- Easy A (2010)
- Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)
- The Help (2011)
- The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
- Gangster Squad (2013)
- Birdman (2014)
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
- La La Land (2016)
- Battle of the Sexes (2017)
- The Favourite (2018)
- Maniac (2018)
- Cruella (2021)
- Poor Things (2023)
Related Projects
- La La Land
- Poor Things
- Easy A
Similar Artists
- Ryan Gosling
- Jennifer Lawrence
- Saoirse Ronan
- Margot Robbie
- Amanda Seyfried
- Carey Mulligan
Awards
- Academy Award for Best Actress - Poor Things (2024)
- Academy Award for Best Actress - La La Land (2017)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy - Poor Things (2024)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy - La La Land (2017)
- BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role - Poor Things (2024)
- BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role - La La Land (2017)
Trivia
La La Land Vocal Training: For her role as Mia Dolan in La La Land, Emma spent months doing intensive vocal, tap, and jazz dance training alongside co-star Ryan Gosling, showcasing her musical talents.
Real Name: Her birth name is Emily Jean Stone. She had to register as 'Emma Stone' with the Screen Actors Guild because the name 'Emily Stone' was already taken.
Auditioning for Easy A: For her breakout starring role in Easy A, she recorded a video audition playing different characters, which instantly convinced the director she was perfect for the lead role of Olive Penderghast.
Cruella Style: In Disney's Cruella (2021), Emma Stone had over 47 distinct, high-fashion costume changes, celebrating the film's spectacular and punk-infused fashion landscape.
Poor Things Triumph: Emma served as a producer on Poor Things (2023), actively collaborating with director Yorgos Lanthimos to shape the bizarre and profound feminist coming-of-age journey of Bella Baxter.