Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Emma Stone
Discover the career path of Emma Stone, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Emma Stone is a highly acclaimed American actress and film producer, recognized with numerous prestigious awards including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. Her success led to her being named the world's highest-paid actress in 2017. She was also listed as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world, highlighting her significant impact and influence in the entertainment industry and beyond.
1982: Cover of 'I Know What Boys Like'
In 2008, Emma Stone performed a cover version of The Waitresses' 1982 song "I Know What Boys Like" in the film The House Bunny.
2000: Theater Debut
In 2000, Emma Stone began her acting career as a child in a theater production of The Wind in the Willows.
January 2004: Moved to Los Angeles
In January 2004, Emma Stone moved with her mother to an apartment in Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
2004: Television Debut on 'In Search of the New Partridge Family'
In 2004, Emma Stone made her television debut as Laurie Partridge on the VH1 talent competition reality show In Search of the New Partridge Family.
2004: Television Debut
In 2004, Emma Stone made her television debut in In Search of the New Partridge Family, a reality show that produced only an unsold pilot, after relocating to Los Angeles as a teenager.
2005: Guest Starred on 'Medium'
In 2005, Emma Stone guest-starred in the television show Medium.
2006: Guest Starred on 'Malcolm in the Middle'
In 2006, Emma Stone guest-starred in the television show Malcolm in the Middle.
April 2007: Played Violet Trimble in 'Drive'
In April 2007, Emma Stone played Violet Trimble in the Fox action drama Drive, but the show was canceled after seven episodes.
2007: Appearance in 'Superbad'
In 2007, Emma Stone appeared in the well-received comedy film, Superbad.
2008: Starred in 'The Rocker' and 'The House Bunny'
In 2008, Emma Stone starred in the comedy The Rocker as Amelia Stone and learned to play the bass for the role. She also appeared in the romantic comedy The House Bunny.
2009: Appearance in 'Zombieland'
In 2009, Emma Stone appeared in the comedy film, Zombieland.
2009: Appearances in 'Ghosts of Girlfriends Past', 'Zombieland', and 'Paper Man'
In 2009, Emma Stone appeared in three films: Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, Zombieland, and Paper Man.
2009: Publication of 'The Help'
In 2011, Emma Stone starred in 'The Help', a film based on Kathryn Stockett's 2009 novel of the same name.
October 2010: Hosted 'Saturday Night Live'
In October 2010, Emma Stone hosted an episode of NBC's sketch comedy Saturday Night Live.
2010: Leading Role in 'Easy A'
In 2010, Emma Stone had her first leading role in the film Easy A.
2010: Starred in 'Easy A' and Voiced in 'Marmaduke'
In 2010, Emma Stone voiced an Australian Shepherd in Marmaduke, and had her breakthrough with a starring role in Easy A.
2011: Appearances in 'Friends with Benefits' and 'Crazy, Stupid, Love'
In 2011, Emma Stone appeared in Friends with Benefits and had a supporting role in Crazy, Stupid, Love.
2011: Appeared in Star Wars and Stand Up to Cancer collaborative video
In 2011, Emma Stone appeared in a collaborative video between Star Wars and Stand Up to Cancer to raise funds for cancer research.
2011: Co-starred in 'The Help'
In 2011, Emma Stone co-starred with Viola Davis in Tate Taylor's period drama The Help.
2011: Starred in Crazy, Stupid, Love and The Help
In 2011, Emma Stone starred in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful films Crazy, Stupid, Love and The Help.
2012: Starred in 'The Amazing Spider-Man'
In 2012, Emma Stone gained wider recognition as Gwen Stacy in the superhero film The Amazing Spider-Man.
2012: Hosted the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Revlon Run/Walk
In 2012, Emma Stone hosted the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Revlon Run/Walk, which helps fight women's cancer.
2012: Present at the Nickelodeon HALO Awards
In 2012, Emma Stone was present at the Nickelodeon HALO Awards, a TV special that profiled four teenagers who are "Helping And Leading Others" (HALO).
2012: Won Choice Movie Actress Award
In 2012, Emma Stone won the Choice Movie Actress – Comedy award at the Teen Choice Awards for her performance in Crazy, Stupid, Love.
2013: Appeared in 'The Croods', 'Movie 43', and 'Gangster Squad'
In 2013, Emma Stone voiced a role in The Croods, appeared in Movie 43, and starred in Gangster Squad.
2013: Release of "The Croods"
In 2013, Emma Stone voiced the role of Eep in the animated movie "The Croods".
November 2014: Broadway Debut in "Cabaret"
In November 2014, Emma Stone took over the role of Sally Bowles in the Broadway revival of "Cabaret", replacing Michelle Williams. She prepared for the role by listening to a French radio station.
2014: Appeared in 'Saturday Night Live'
In 2014, Emma Stone appeared in an episode of Saturday Night Live.
2014: Attended Earth Hour
In 2014, Emma Stone attended Earth Hour, a worldwide movement for the planet organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature.
2014: Hosted the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Revlon Run/Walk
In 2014, Emma Stone hosted the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Revlon Run/Walk, which helps fight women's cancer.
2014: Academy Award Nomination for 'Birdman'
In 2014, Emma Stone received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as a recovering drug addict in Birdman.
2014: Reprised Role in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' and Starred in 'Magic in the Moonlight'
In 2014, Emma Stone reprised her role as Gwen Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and also starred in Woody Allen's romantic comedy Magic in the Moonlight.
2014: Broadway Debut in 'Cabaret'
In 2014, Emma Stone starred as Sally Bowles in a revival of the musical Cabaret on Broadway.
2014: Starred in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Birdman
In 2014, Emma Stone starred in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful films The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Birdman.
2014: Starred in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' Sequel
In 2014, Emma Stone starred in the sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man.
2014: Release of "Birdman"
In 2014, Emma Stone's final film release of the year was the black comedy "Birdman", where she played Sam Thomson, the daughter and assistant of Riggan Thomson. The film received critical acclaim and won four Academy Awards, and Stone received nominations for her performance.
2014: Encouraged paparazzi to visit websites that spread awareness of causes such as autism
In 2014, while in New York City, Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield encouraged paparazzi to visit websites that spread awareness of causes such as autism.
February 2015: Continued role in "Cabaret"
In February 2015, Emma Stone continued to perform as Sally Bowles in the Broadway revival of "Cabaret", concluding her run in the production. Her performance received mixed reviews.
2015: Continued Starring in 'Cabaret'
Emma Stone continued to star as Sally Bowles in a revival of the musical Cabaret on Broadway in 2015.
2015: Appeared in 'Saturday Night Live' 40th Anniversary Special
In 2015, Emma Stone appeared in the 40th anniversary special of Saturday Night Live.
2015: Part of a fundraising event for the Motion Picture & Television Fund
In 2015, Emma Stone was part of a fundraising event in support of the Motion Picture & Television Fund, which helps people in the film and television industries with limited or no resources.
2015: Won Kids' Choice Award
In 2015, Emma Stone won the Favorite Movie Actress award at the Kids' Choice Awards for her role in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
2016: Starring in "La La Land"
In 2016, Emma Stone starred in Damien Chazelle's musical comedy-drama "La La Land" as Mia Dolan, an aspiring actress. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival, garnered critical acclaim, and earned Stone the Volpi Cup for Best Actress, as well as Academy, Golden Globe, SAG, and BAFTA Awards.
2016: Won Academy Award for 'La La Land'
In 2016, Emma Stone won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as an aspiring actress in the romantic musical La La Land.
2017: Attended Academy Awards wearing a Planned Parenthood pin
In 2017, Emma Stone attended the Academy Awards wearing a Planned Parenthood pin on her dress to show her support.
2017: Portrayed Billie Jean King in 'Battle of the Sexes'
In 2017, Emma Stone portrayed tennis player Billie Jean King in the movie Battle of the Sexes.
2017: Release of "Battle of the Sexes"
In 2017, Emma Stone starred as Billie Jean King in "Battle of the Sexes", a film based on the 1973 tennis match. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival with positive reviews. She also received her fourth Golden Globe nomination.
2017: Highest-Paid Actress
In 2017, Emma Stone was recognized as the world's highest-paid actress, and Time magazine named her as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2018: Academy Award Nomination for 'The Favourite'
In 2018, Emma Stone received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Abigail Masham in The Favourite. This marked her first collaboration with director Yorgos Lanthimos.
2018: Starring in "The Favourite" and "Maniac"
In 2018, Emma Stone starred in "The Favourite" as Abigail Masham and executive-produced and starred in the Netflix miniseries "Maniac". "The Favourite" premiered at the 75th Venice International Film Festival. She received Golden Globe and Oscar nominations for "The Favourite", and SAG nominations for both projects.
2018: Starred in The Favourite
In 2018, Emma Stone starred in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film The Favourite.
2018: Collaborated with women in Hollywood to set up Time's Up initiative
In 2018, Emma Stone, a feminist, collaborated with 300 women in Hollywood to set up the Time's Up initiative to protect women from sexual harassment and discrimination.
2019: Starring in "Zombieland: Double Tap" and narrating "The Mind, Explained"
In 2019, Emma Stone reprised her role as Wichita in "Zombieland: Double Tap" and narrated the Netflix documentary series "The Mind, Explained".
2020: Founded Production Company Fruit Tree
In 2020, Emma Stone and her husband, Dave McCary, founded the production company Fruit Tree.
2020: Formation of Fruit Tree Production Company
In 2020, Emma Stone and her husband, Dave McCary, launched the production company Fruit Tree. Their first project was the film "When You Finish Saving the World".
2020: Release of "The Croods: A New Age"
In 2020, Emma Stone reprised the voice role of Eep in "The Croods: A New Age".
2021: Starred in 'Cruella'
In 2021, Emma Stone played the title role in Cruella.
2022: Premiere of "When You Finish Saving the World"
In 2022, "When You Finish Saving the World", the first film produced by Emma Stone's company Fruit Tree, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
2022: Starring in "Bleat"
In 2022, Emma Stone starred in Yorgos Lanthimos' short film "Bleat", continuing their collaboration.
2023: Premiere and Delay of "Problemista"
In 2023, "Problemista", produced by Emma Stone's Fruit Tree, premiered at South by Southwest but its release was delayed due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
2023: Release of "Poor Things" and "The Curse"
In 2023, Emma Stone starred in and produced the film "Poor Things", and executive produced and starred in the Showtime series "The Curse". She won a Golden Globe and her second Academy Award for "Poor Things".
2023: Starred in Poor Things
In 2023, Emma Stone starred in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film Poor Things.
2023: Won Academy Award for 'Poor Things'
In 2023, Emma Stone won her second Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Lanthimos' comic fantasy Poor Things.
2024: Release of Films Produced by Fruit Tree
In 2024, the Sundance Film Festival featured the release of two films produced by Emma Stone for Fruit Tree: "I Saw the TV Glow" and "A Real Pain".
2025: Appearance in "Eddington"
In 2025, Emma Stone appeared in Ari Aster's Western film "Eddington", which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
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