Emma Stone attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards; Taylor Swift at 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards.Photo:Monica Schipper/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images; Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock
Monica Schipper/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images; Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock
Emma StoneandTaylor Swift’s friendship is a real one!
On Sunday night afterher win for best film actressin a comedy or musical at the 2024Golden Globes, Stone, 35, was asked about how the pop superstar reacted upon hearing her friend’s name called — namely, how Swift applauded and cheered loudly and enthusiastically.
“What an a–hole,” thePoor Thingsstar joked. “I’ve known her for almost 20 years. I was very happy she was there and she was also nominated tonight, which was wonderful. And yes, what an a–hole.”
Stone took home the prize for her performance as Bella Baxter inPoor Things,while longtime pal Swift, 34,was nominated in the categoryof cinematic and box office achievement, for herTaylor Swift: The Eras Tourconcert film.
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Taylor Swift and Emma Stone attend the ‘Poor Things’ premiere on Dec 6, 2023 in New York City.Todd Williamson/January Images/Shutterstock
Todd Williamson/January Images/Shutterstock
In directorYorgos Lanthimosand writerTony McNamara’s follow-up to theirOscar-winning filmThe Favourite, Stone plays Bella Baxter, a woman given a clean slate via an experimental procedure from a mad scientist of sorts, Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Reborn, Bella gradually discovers the wonders — and dangers — of the world. Her personal sexual awakening is among those discoveries.
Asked in the press room about the life experiences she tapped into to play Bella, Stone said, “I think it was removing life experiences more than tapping into life experiences.”
“She wasa character unlike anything I’d ever playedor read or seen before,” the actress explained, in part. “It was about unlearning things more than tapping into things from my past, which was really beautiful and very freeing.”
Also up for best film actress in a comedy or musical on Sunday night wereFantasia BarrinoforThe Color Purple,Jennifer LawrenceforNo Hard Feelings,Natalie PortmanforMay December, Alma Pöysti forFallen Leaves andMargot RobbieforBarbie.
Emma Stone at the 2024 Golden Globes in Los Angeles on Jan. 7, 2024.CBS
CBS
“This is amazing, thank you. Dave, I have to start with you really quickly,” she said. “I love you very much. Thank you for everything!”
Stone then thanked herPoor ThingscastmatesMark Ruffalo,Ramy Youssefand Dafoe, 68, for making “every day an absolute joy” on the film’s set, as well as the “incredible” crew that helped bring the project to life.
“Tony, this is our third time working together. Tony, our writer,” she continued. “I love getting to say this dialogue, and I love getting to horrify you with my Australian accent. You’re the best Tony.”
Of director Lanthimos, 50, Stone said, “Yorgos, I don’t know what I could say to you that I haven’t said to you already. But I will forever be grateful that we met. Forever. Andplaying Bella was unbelievable.”
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source: people.com
