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Emma Stone Biography

Emma Stone is an American actor and producer raised in Arizona. Youth theatre and improv shaped her comic instincts, and she has described taking classes at Coronado's Lamb's Players Theatre during family summers. After early television guest roles, Superbad introduced her to film audiences; The House Bunny, Zombieland and Easy A established her in comedy. Her work broadened through The Help, the Amazing Spider-Man films and Birdman, alongside Broadway's Cabaret, where she played Sally Bowles. She won Academy Awards for La La Land and Poor Things. Her collaborations with Yorgos Lanthimos include The Favourite, Poor Things, Kinds of Kindness and Bugonia, while Maniac and The Curse extended her television work. Through Fruit Tree with Dave McCary and Ali Herting, she has produced films by Jesse Eisenberg, Julio Torres and Jane Schoenbrun, including When You Finish Saving the World, Problemista, A Real Pain and I Saw the TV Glow. She also has producing credits on Maniac, The Curse, Poor Things and Bugonia. Later acting includes Eddington; Universal has announced The Catch with Chris Pine and McCary directing.

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About Emma Stone

Full name: Emily Jean Stone

Updated Oct 3, 2026
Born6 November 1988Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Life statusLiving profileNo death date applies
Age—Calculated from birth date
FromScottsdaleArizona, United States
Known forEddington, Bugonia, Bugonia, Kinds of Kindness

Emma Stone is an American actor and producer raised in Arizona. Youth theatre and improv shaped her comic instincts, and she has described taking classes at Coronado's Lamb's Players Theatre during family summers. After early television guest roles, Superbad introduced her to film audiences; The House Bunny, Zombieland and Easy A established her in comedy. Her work broadened through The Help, the Amazing Spider-Man films and Birdman, alongside Broadway's Cabaret, where she played Sally Bowles. She won Academy Awards for La La Land and Poor Things. Her collaborations with Yorgos Lanthimos include The Favourite, Poor Things, Kinds of Kindness and Bugonia, while Maniac and The Curse extended her television work. Through Fruit Tree with Dave McCary and Ali Herting, she has produced films by Jesse Eisenberg, Julio Torres and Jane Schoenbrun, including When You Finish Saving the World, Problemista, A Real Pain and I Saw the TV Glow. She also has producing credits on Maniac, The Curse, Poor Things and Bugonia. Later acting includes Eddington; Universal has announced The Catch with Chris Pine and McCary directing.

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What is Emma Stone known for?

Her work spans Easy A, The Help, the Amazing Spider-Man films, La La Land, The Favourite, Cruella and Poor Things, plus television in Maniac and The Curse.

Sources: Golden Globes

What is Emma Stone's birth name?

Her birth name is Emily Jean Stone. She was born in Scottsdale, Arizona, on November 6, 1988.

Sources: Golden Globes

Is Emma Stone married?

Yes, to Dave McCary.

Sources: TheWrap

Which performances won her Oscars?

La La Land (2017) and Poor Things (2024), both Best Actress.

Sources: Academy · Oscars

Has Emma Stone performed on Broadway?

Yes, as Sally Bowles in Cabaret.

Sources: Playbill

Does Emma Stone also produce films?

Yes; through Fruit Tree with Dave McCary and Ali Herting.

Sources: Searchlight Pictures · Searchlight Pictures · Focus Features · TheWrap

What books has Emma Stone mentioned reading?

Salinger, Labatut and Wharton; Wharton reading was ongoing.

Sources: British Vogue · Vogue

What project has been announced with Chris Pine?

The Catch, scheduled for May 21, 2027; announced plans can change.

Sources: TheWrap

What has Emma Stone said about food?

She named waffles as a favorite, and an earlier filmed interview named French fries and Brussels sprouts. These are dated answers.

Sources: Vogue · Vogue