Born: November 6, 1988
Stone has been involved in various charitable endeavors, including supporting organizations like Stand Up to Cancer and the Alzheimer’s Association.
Early Life:
Emma Stone was born Emily Jean Stone on November 6, 1988, in Scottsdale, Arizona, to Krista Jean Stone, a homemaker, and Jeffrey Charles Stone, the founder and CEO of a general-contracting company. She has a younger brother named Spencer. Stone showed an interest in acting from a young age and participated in youth theater productions.
Education:
Stone attended Sequoya Elementary School and then Cocopah Middle School. Later, she went to Xavier College Preparatory, but dropped out after one semester to pursue acting full-time. She then moved to Los Angeles with her mother.
Early Career:
Emma Stone began her acting career with small roles in television shows such as “Medium” and “Malcolm in the Middle.” She made her film debut in the comedy “Superbad” in 2007, which garnered her attention in Hollywood. Stone’s breakthrough came with her role in the teen comedy “Easy A” in 2010, which earned her a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.
Rise to Prominence:
Following “Easy A,” Stone’s career skyrocketed. She delivered critically acclaimed performances in movies like “The Help” (2011), for which she received nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award. Stone’s portrayal of Mia Dolan in the musical “La La Land” (2016) opposite Ryan Gosling earned her widespread recognition and won her the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Notable Films:
- “Superbad” (2007)
- “Easy A” (2010)
- “The Help” (2011)
- “Crazy, Stupid, Love” (2011)
- “The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012)
- “Birdman” (2014)
- “La La Land” (2016)
- “The Favourite” (2018)
- “Zombieland: Double Tap” (2019)
Personal Life:
Emma Stone dated actor Andrew Garfield, her co-star from “The Amazing Spider-Man,” from 2011 to 2015. In 2017, she began dating “Saturday Night Live” writer and segment director Dave McCary, and the couple got engaged in December 2019. They reportedly tied the knot in a private ceremony in 2020.
Philanthropy:
Stone has been involved in various charitable endeavors, including supporting organizations like Stand Up to Cancer and the Alzheimer’s Association. She has also advocated for issues like equal pay and women’s rights in Hollywood.
Accolades:
Throughout her career, Emma Stone has received numerous awards and nominations, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Emma Stone continues to be a prominent figure in Hollywood, known for her versatile acting skills, charming personality, and commitment to her craft.
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