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Emily Jean Stone
November 6, 1988 Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Organization | Fruit Tree |
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Emily Jean "Emma" Stone (born November 6, 1988) is an American actress and movie producer. She is one of the most famous actresses of her generation. She has won many major awards, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. In 2017, she was the world's highest-paid actress. Time magazine also named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Stone started acting as a child in a play called The Wind in the Willows. As a teenager, she moved to Los Angeles to follow her dream. She first became known for her roles in comedy movies like Superbad (2007) and Zombieland (2009). Her first leading role was in the teen comedy Easy A (2010).
She gained worldwide fame playing Gwen Stacy in the superhero movie The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and its sequel. Stone won two Academy Awards for Best Actress. The first was for the musical La La Land (2016). The second was for the fantasy film Poor Things (2023). She also starred as the famous villain in Cruella (2021).
Besides acting, Stone started a production company called Fruit Tree with her husband, Dave McCary.
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Early Life and First Steps in Acting
Emily Jean Stone was born on November 6, 1988, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her father, Jeffrey, was the CEO of a construction company, and her mother, Krista, was a homemaker. She has a younger brother named Spencer.
As a child, Stone often felt very worried and scared, which made it hard for her to be around others. She found that acting in local theater plays helped her feel better. She said that being on stage helped her focus and overcome her fears.
Stone knew she wanted to be an actress from a very young age. She started with an interest in comedy but soon fell in love with musical theater. At age 11, she made her stage debut in a play of The Wind in the Willows. She was homeschooled for two years and appeared in 16 shows at Phoenix's Valley Youth Theatre.
When she was a freshman in high school, she decided she wanted to move to California to become a professional actress. To convince her parents, she created a PowerPoint presentation called "Project Hollywood." In January 2004, at age 15, she and her mother moved to Los Angeles.
Career Journey
Early Roles (2004–2009)
When Stone joined the Screen Actors Guild, she had to choose a new first name because "Emily Stone" was already taken. She chose "Emma" in honor of Emma Bunton from the Spice Girls. She had small roles in TV shows like Medium and Malcolm in the Middle.
Her first movie was the comedy Superbad (2007), where she starred alongside Jonah Hill and Michael Cera. To play her character, she dyed her hair red, which became her signature look for many years. The movie was a big hit and helped start her career.
In 2009, Stone starred in the horror-comedy Zombieland. She played a clever survivor in a world taken over by zombies. The movie was very successful and showed that she could be a star in big movies.
Becoming a Star (2010–2013)
Stone's big break came in 2010 with the teen comedy Easy A. She played Olive Penderghast, a high school student who gets caught in a funny mix-up about her reputation. Stone's performance was praised by critics, and the movie was a success. For this role, she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
In 2011, she starred in two more hit movies. The first was the romantic comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love with Ryan Gosling and Steve Carell. The second was the drama The Help, which was set in the 1960s. In The Help, she played "Skeeter" Phelan, a young writer who tells the stories of African-American maids. The film was a huge success and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture.
In 2012, Stone became a global superstar when she played Gwen Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man. She starred opposite Andrew Garfield, who played Spider-Man. She returned to her natural blonde hair for the role. The movie was one of the highest-grossing films of the year.
Established Actress (2014–2017)
In 2014, Stone returned as Gwen Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Later that year, she starred in the movie Birdman. She played the daughter of a famous actor, a role that showed her serious acting skills. For her performance, she was nominated for her first Academy Award.
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From 2014 to 2015, Stone fulfilled a lifelong dream by starring on Broadway. She played the famous character Sally Bowles in the musical Cabaret.
Her greatest success came in 2016 with the musical La La Land. She once again starred with Ryan Gosling. Stone played Mia, an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. She even sang several songs for the movie's soundtrack. The film was a worldwide sensation. For her amazing performance, Stone won the Academy Award for Best Actress.
In 2017, she played the real-life tennis champion Billie Jean King in the movie Battle of the Sexes. To prepare, Stone met with King and gained 15 pounds of muscle.
Recent Successes (2018–present)
In 2018, Stone starred in the historical film The Favourite. She played Abigail Masham, a servant who competes for the Queen's favor. The role was very different from her previous work and earned her another Academy Award nomination. This was her first movie with director Yorgos Lanthimos.
In 2019, she returned to her role as Wichita in Zombieland: Double Tap. In 2021, she took on the iconic role of Cruella de Vil in Disney's Cruella. She played a younger version of the famous villain from One Hundred and One Dalmatians. The movie was a hit, and Stone was praised for her stylish and fun performance.
Stone teamed up with director Yorgos Lanthimos again for the 2023 film Poor Things. She played Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life who discovers the world for the first time. The role was bold and unique, and critics called her performance fearless. In 2024, she won her second Academy Award for Best Actress for this role.
She continued working with Lanthimos on the films Kinds of Kindness (2024) and Bugonia. In 2025, she also appeared in the film Eddington.
Personal Life
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Emma Stone is known for being private about her personal life. She has said that she wants to live a normal life away from the cameras. She is very close to her family and says they keep her grounded.
In 2017, Stone began dating Dave McCary, a director from the show Saturday Night Live. They announced their engagement in 2019 and got married in 2020. In March 2021, they welcomed their daughter, Louise Jean. The family lives in Austin, Texas.
Stone's mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and recovered in 2008. To celebrate, Stone and her mother got matching tattoos of birds' feet. The design was created by musician Paul McCartney and is a reference to their favorite song, "Blackbird" by the Beatles.
Helping Others
Stone uses her fame to support important causes. She has been part of campaigns to raise awareness for breast cancer research. She has also worked with the Entertainment Industry Foundation to help fight women's cancers.
In 2014, she took part in Earth Hour, a global event organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature to support the planet. In 2018, she joined over 300 women in Hollywood to start the Time's Up movement. This group works to protect women from unfair treatment in the workplace.
Major Films and Awards
Some of Emma Stone's most successful and popular films include:
- Superbad (2007)
- Zombieland (2009)
- Easy A (2010)
- Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)
- The Help (2011)
- The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
- Birdman (2014)
- La La Land (2016)
- The Favourite (2018)
- Cruella (2021)
- Poor Things (2023)
Stone has won two Academy Awards for Best Actress:
- For La La Land (2016)
- For Poor Things (2023)
She was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Birdman (2014) and The Favourite (2018).
See also
In Spanish: Emma Stone para niños
- List of actors with Academy Award nominations
- List of actors with two or more Academy Awards in acting categories
