Emma Stone.Photo:Kate Green/BAFTA/GettyEmma Stonehas an incredible woman in her corner, always: her mom.Stone, 35, won leading actress at the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday in London, and used her acceptance speech to honorher mother, Krista Stone.After joking about mastering the English accent to playBella BaxterinPoor Things, Stone grew teary while focusing on her loved ones.“I just want to say this in case I don’t ever get a chance to again,” said the star. “I really want to thank my mom because she’s the best person I know in the world and she inspires me every single day and she’s always made me believe this kind of crazy idea that I could do something like this and I’m beyond grateful.“Continued Stone, “Without her none of this exists, including my life, so thanks for that too, mom. Thank you so much.“In theYorgos Lanthimos-directed film, Stone’s Bella is a woman given a clean slate via an experimental procedure from a mad scientist. After which, she gradually discovers the wonders — and dangers — of the world. Her costars includeMark Ruffaloand Willem Dafoe.Emma Stone.Kate Green/BAFTA/GettyStone has alreadywon the Golden Globeand aCritics Choice Awardfor the role. She’s also nominated in the best actress category at the upcoming SAG Awards next weekend and at the Oscars in March.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.It was a big night forPoor Thingson Sunday, with the film taking home a total of five awards. Those include Stone’s honor, as well as wins in costume, make up & hair, production Design and special visual effects.The 2024 BAFTA Awards were held in London and streamed on BritBox in the U.S. on a tape delay.
Emma Stone.Photo:Kate Green/BAFTA/Getty
Kate Green/BAFTA/Getty
Emma Stonehas an incredible woman in her corner, always: her mom.Stone, 35, won leading actress at the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday in London, and used her acceptance speech to honorher mother, Krista Stone.After joking about mastering the English accent to playBella BaxterinPoor Things, Stone grew teary while focusing on her loved ones.“I just want to say this in case I don’t ever get a chance to again,” said the star. “I really want to thank my mom because she’s the best person I know in the world and she inspires me every single day and she’s always made me believe this kind of crazy idea that I could do something like this and I’m beyond grateful.“Continued Stone, “Without her none of this exists, including my life, so thanks for that too, mom. Thank you so much.“In theYorgos Lanthimos-directed film, Stone’s Bella is a woman given a clean slate via an experimental procedure from a mad scientist. After which, she gradually discovers the wonders — and dangers — of the world. Her costars includeMark Ruffaloand Willem Dafoe.Emma Stone.Kate Green/BAFTA/GettyStone has alreadywon the Golden Globeand aCritics Choice Awardfor the role. She’s also nominated in the best actress category at the upcoming SAG Awards next weekend and at the Oscars in March.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.It was a big night forPoor Thingson Sunday, with the film taking home a total of five awards. Those include Stone’s honor, as well as wins in costume, make up & hair, production Design and special visual effects.The 2024 BAFTA Awards were held in London and streamed on BritBox in the U.S. on a tape delay.
Emma Stonehas an incredible woman in her corner, always: her mom.
Stone, 35, won leading actress at the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday in London, and used her acceptance speech to honorher mother, Krista Stone.
After joking about mastering the English accent to playBella BaxterinPoor Things, Stone grew teary while focusing on her loved ones.
“I just want to say this in case I don’t ever get a chance to again,” said the star. “I really want to thank my mom because she’s the best person I know in the world and she inspires me every single day and she’s always made me believe this kind of crazy idea that I could do something like this and I’m beyond grateful.”
Continued Stone, “Without her none of this exists, including my life, so thanks for that too, mom. Thank you so much.”
In theYorgos Lanthimos-directed film, Stone’s Bella is a woman given a clean slate via an experimental procedure from a mad scientist. After which, she gradually discovers the wonders — and dangers — of the world. Her costars includeMark Ruffaloand Willem Dafoe.
Emma Stone.Kate Green/BAFTA/Getty
Stone has alreadywon the Golden Globeand aCritics Choice Awardfor the role. She’s also nominated in the best actress category at the upcoming SAG Awards next weekend and at the Oscars in March.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
It was a big night forPoor Thingson Sunday, with the film taking home a total of five awards. Those include Stone’s honor, as well as wins in costume, make up & hair, production Design and special visual effects.
The 2024 BAFTA Awards were held in London and streamed on BritBox in the U.S. on a tape delay.
source: people.com
