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Emma Stone

Academy Award-winning actress, La La Land star

Biography

Emma Stone (born November 6, 1988) is an American actress and singer-songwriter who has become one of the most acclaimed performers of her generation. Born Emily Stone in Scottsdale, Arizona, she took the stage name Emma to avoid confusion with another actress. Stone began her career in television before transitioning to film, where she gradually built a reputation for intelligent, nuanced performances. Her breakout film role came in 'Superbad' (2007), followed by acclaimed work in 'Zombieland' (2009) and a Golden Globe-winning performance in the television series 'The Help' (2011). Stone achieved critical and commercial success with 'La La Land' (2016), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress at age 28, becoming one of the year's most celebrated performances. Her subsequent roles have demonstrated remarkable range—from the psychological thriller 'Poor Things' (2023) to various other dramatic and comedic performances. Stone is known for her intelligence, humor, and willingness to discuss anxiety and mental health publicly, making her accessible to audiences. Her collaborations with directors like Damien Chazelle and Yorgos Lanthimos show her commitment to working with visionary filmmakers on artistically ambitious projects.

The Name Emma

Emma has become synonymous with Hollywood excellence through Stone, whose Academy Award-winning performance and continued high-profile roles epitomize the name's contemporary star power.

Quick Facts
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Entertainment

Nationality

American

Born

1988

Thinking about the name

Emma

Germanic origin

Universal

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