Emma Stone Wins Oscar for ‘Poor Things’

On a star-studded night at the Academy Awards, Emma Stone took home the coveted Oscar for her outstanding performance in the film 'Poor Things'. The talented actress captivated audiences with her portrayal of a struggling woman fighting against all odds to overcome poverty and adversity. Stone's ability to bring depth and emotion to her character truly shone through, earning her critical acclaim and recognition from her peers in the industry.

This win marks a significant milestone in Stone's career, solidifying her status as one of Hollywood's most versatile and talented actresses. Her dedication to her craft and commitment to delivering powerful performances have not gone unnoticed, with fans and critics alike praising her for her exceptional talent.

She triumphed over Lily Gladstone of "Killers of the Flower Moon" on Sunday night in a race most pundits said was too close to call. Gladstone would have been the first Native American to win a competitive Oscar.

Stone appeared shocked when last year's winner, Michelle Yeoh, announced her name. She hugged and kissed her husband, Dave McCary, before moving into the aisle to hug co-star Mark Ruffalo and director Yorgos Lanthimos.

Stone leads “Poor Things” as Bella Baxter, a distressed pregnant woman who commits suicide and is brought back to life with the brain of her unborn fetus. As Bella, Stone mimics the phases of growing up — from her most primitive stage to full adulthood. She also took home the best actress prizes at this year’s Golden Globes in the musical or comedy category, BAFTAs and Critics Choice Awards.

Stone and Lanthimos have previously collaborated in the director’s Oscar-winning 2018 film “The Favourite,” as well as a 2022 short film. They are working together on at least two future projects, including a film titled “Kinds of Kindness” costarring Margaret Qualley and “Euphoria” star Hunter Schafer.

In the 2024 lead actress category, Stone was up against Lily Gladstone for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Annette Bening for “Nyad,” Sandra Hüller for “Anatomy of a Fall” and Carey Mulligan for “Maestro.”

“I was so crazy about her. It’s the idea of not living with that self-judgment or shame or the social contracts that you make as a child growing up. And part of the nature of anxiety is that you’re always watching yourself,” Stone summed up. “In some ways — this is horrible to say — it’s a very selfish condition to have. Not to insult other people with anxiety — I still have it — but it’s because you’re thinking about yourself a lot. You’re thinking about, ‘What’s going to happen to me? What have I said? What have I done?’ Whereas Bella’s way of approaching the world, it’s just about experience. It’s just about how she feels about things.”

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