Upon clinching the Best Actress accolade at the 2024 Oscars, Emma Stone was swept away by emotions. She expressed her gratitude, encapsulating her sentiments with a Taylor Swift quote, as a heartfelt tribute to her daughter.
Emerging as a two-time Oscars victor, Emma Stone, famously known as Bella Baxter in “Poor Things,” continues her remarkable winning streak. Previously triumphing in the Best Actress category for her role in “La La Land,” the 35-year-old actress repeated her success at the 2023 Yorgos Lanthimos-directed film at the 2024 Academy Awards held on March 10.
In a light-hearted moment amidst a minor wardrobe malfunction, Stone humorously cautioned the esteemed attendees at the Dolby Theatre not to focus on the mishap. Former winners including Jennifer Lawrence, Charlize Theron, Michelle Yeoh, Sally Field, and Jessica Lange presented her with the prestigious award.
In her Oscars speech, Stone effortlessly captured her overflow of emotions, earning admiration from the audience. From acknowledging the esteemed women sharing the stage to graciously sharing her award with fellow nominees, her speech resonated with sincerity and warmth.
Expressing her appreciation for the “Poor Things” team and her character, Bella Baxter, Stone’s speech culminated in heartfelt gratitude towards her family. Before concluding, she showered affection on her mother, “Brother Spencer,” father, and husband, Dave.
However, Stone couldn’t depart the stage without acknowledging her daughter, who was nearing her third birthday, and how she has illuminated their lives. With a nod to her Swiftie status, she quoted Taylor Swift’s song, professing her love for her daughter “bigger than the whole sky,” referencing a track from the Grammy winner’s album “Midnights.”
Emma Stone and Taylor Swift share a long-standing friendship spanning over a decade. Their camaraderie was evident at the 2024 Golden Globes when Stone secured the Best Performance by a Female Actor award, with Swift offering a standing ovation. Despite playful banter between friends backstage, Stone clarified her remarks, aiming to resolve any misunderstandings that arose from gossip articles, expressing regret over the situation.
