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 producer, recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. She achieved the distinction of being the world's highest-paid actress in 2017. Furthermore, Time magazine acknowledged her influence by naming her one of the 100 most influential people globally.
2000: Theater Production of The Wind in the Willows
In 2000, Emma Stone began her acting career as a child in a theater production of 'The Wind in the Willows'.
2003: Project Hollywood Presentation
In 2003, Emma Stone prepared a PowerPoint presentation for her parents titled "Project Hollywood" (featuring Madonna's song "Hollywood") to convince them to let her move to California to pursue an acting career.
January 2004: Move 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'. The resulting show, retitled 'The New Partridge Family', remained an unsold pilot.
2005: Guest-Starring in Medium
In 2005, Emma Stone guest-starred in the television show 'Medium'.
2006: Guest-Starring in Malcolm in the Middle
In 2006, Emma Stone guest-starred in the television show 'Malcolm in the Middle'.
April 2007: Role 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'.
2007: Feature Film Debut in Superbad
In 2007, Emma Stone made her feature film debut in the comedy 'Superbad', co-starring Michael Cera and Jonah Hill. The film's success earned her the Young Hollywood Award for Exciting New Face.
2008: Starring in The Rocker and The House Bunny
In 2008, Emma Stone starred in 'The Rocker' as Amelia Stone, where she learned to play the bass, and in 'The House Bunny', where she performed a cover of "I Know What Boys Like".
2009: Appearances in Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, Zombieland, and Paper Man
In 2009, Emma Stone appeared in 'Ghosts of Girlfriends Past', 'Zombieland', and 'Paper Man'.
2009: Appearance in Zombieland
In 2009, Emma Stone appeared in the comedy film 'Zombieland'.
2009: Zombieland release
In 2009, the film Zombieland, starring Emma Stone, was released, becoming one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
October 2010: Hosting Saturday Night Live
In October 2010, Emma Stone hosted an episode of NBC's sketch comedy 'Saturday Night Live'.
2010: First Leading Role in Easy A
In 2010, Emma Stone had her first leading role in the comedy film 'Easy A'.
2010: Voice Role in Marmaduke and Starring Role in Easy A
In 2010, Emma Stone voiced an Australian Shepherd in 'Marmaduke'. Her breakthrough came the same year with a starring role in 'Easy A', for which she received a Golden Globe nomination and won an MTV Movie Award.
2010: Easy A release
In 2010, the film Easy A, starring Emma Stone, was released, becoming one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2011: Appeared in collaborative video between Star Wars and Stand Up to Cancer
In 2011, Emma Stone appeared in a collaborative video between Star Wars and Stand Up to Cancer to help raise funds for cancer research.
2011: Co-starring in The Help
In 2011, Emma Stone co-starred in 'The Help', based on Kathryn Stockett's 2009 novel, portraying Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan. The film received positive reviews and became Stone's highest-grossing film to that point.
2011: Friends with Benefits and Crazy, Stupid, Love
In 2011, Emma Stone had a brief appearance in 'Friends with Benefits' and a supporting role in 'Crazy, Stupid, Love', winning a Teen Choice Award for the latter.
2011: Starring in Crazy, Stupid, Love and The Help
In 2011, Emma Stone starred in the romantic comedy 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' and the period drama 'The Help'.
2011: Crazy, Stupid, Love and The Help releases
In 2011, the films Crazy, Stupid, Love and The Help, both featuring Emma Stone, were released and became two of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful projects.
2012: Teen Choice Awards
At the 2012 Teen Choice Awards, Emma Stone won the Choice Movie Actress – Comedy award for her performance in 'Crazy, Stupid, Love'.
2012: Wider recognition as Gwen Stacy 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 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: Starring in The Amazing Spider-Man
In 2012, Emma Stone starred as Gwen Stacy in 'The Amazing Spider-Man', a reboot of the Spider-Man series. She also voiced a role in the video game Sleeping Dogs.
2012: Present at the 2012 Nickelodeon HALO Awards
In 2012, Emma Stone was present at the Nickelodeon HALO Awards, a TV special that profiled teenagers "Helping And Leading Others" (HALO).
2012: The Amazing Spider-Man release
In 2012, The Amazing Spider-Man, featuring Emma Stone, was released, achieving critical acclaim and commercial success.
2013: Voice Role in The Croods and Starring in Gangster Squad
In 2013, Emma Stone had a voice role in 'The Croods' and starred alongside Ryan Gosling and Sean Penn in 'Gangster Squad'.
2013: Voice role in The Croods
In 2013, Emma Stone voiced Eep in the original 'The Croods' movie.
November 2014: Broadway Debut in Cabaret
In November 2014, Emma Stone took over the role of Sally Bowles in the Broadway revival of 'Cabaret'.
2014: Encouraged paparazzi to visit websites that spread awareness of causes such as autism
In 2014, Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield encouraged paparazzi to visit websites that spread awareness of causes such as autism during an occasion in New York City.
2014: Appearance in Saturday Night Live
In 2014, Emma Stone appeared in an episode of 'Saturday Night Live'.
2014: Attended the 2014 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 Entertainment Industry Foundation's Revlon Run/Walk
In 2014, Emma Stone hosted the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Revlon Run/Walk, continuing her involvement in the fight against women's cancer.
2014: Sequel of The Amazing Spider-Man
In 2014, Emma Stone played Gwen Stacy in the sequel to 'The Amazing Spider-Man'.
2014: Academy Award Nomination for Birdman
In 2014, Emma Stone received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role as a recovering drug addict in 'Birdman'.
2014: Reprising Role in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Starring in Magic in the Moonlight
In 2014, Emma Stone reprised the role of Gwen Stacy in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'. Later that year, she took on a role in Woody Allen's romantic comedy 'Magic in the Moonlight'.
2014: Starring in Cabaret on Broadway
In 2014, Emma Stone starred as Sally Bowles in a revival of the musical 'Cabaret' on Broadway.
2014: Starring in Birdman
In 2014, Emma Stone starred in the critically acclaimed black comedy 'Birdman' as Sam Thomson, the daughter and assistant of the main character. Her performance garnered her Academy, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and SAG Award nominations.
2014: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Birdman releases
In 2014, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Birdman, both featuring Emma Stone, were released, contributing to her list of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
February 2015: Continued Performance in Cabaret
In February 2015, Emma Stone continued to perform as Sally Bowles in the Broadway revival of 'Cabaret'.
2015: Starring in Cabaret on Broadway
Emma Stone starred as Sally Bowles in a revival of the musical 'Cabaret' on Broadway in 2015.
2015: Appearance in Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special
In 2015, Emma Stone appeared in the 'Saturday Night Live' 40th anniversary special.
2015: Part of a fundraising event in support of the Motion Picture & Television Fund
In 2015, Emma Stone participated in a fundraising event to support the Motion Picture & Television Fund, which helps people in the film and television industries with limited resources.
2015: Favorite Movie Actress at Kids' Choice Awards
In 2015, Emma Stone won the Favorite Movie Actress award at the Kids' Choice Awards for her role in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'.
2015: Analysis of Career Options
In 2015, Time stated Emma Stone "appears to have fairly limited options" and choosing roles in independent films would represent a substantive risk.
2016: Starring in La La Land
In 2016, Emma Stone starred in 'La La Land' as Mia Dolan, an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival and earned Stone the Volpi Cup for Best Actress. She also won the Academy, Golden Globe, SAG, and BAFTA Award for Best Actress for her performance.
2016: Academy Award Win 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'.
2016: La La Land release
In 2016, the film La La Land, starring Emma Stone, was released and became one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2017: Attended the 2017 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 for the organization.
2017: Portrayal of Billie Jean King in Battle of the Sexes
In 2017, Emma Stone portrayed tennis player Billie Jean King in 'Battle of the Sexes'.
2017: Starring in 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. Her performance was praised, earning her a Golden Globe nomination.
2017: Highest-Paid Actress and Influential Person
In 2017, Emma Stone was recognized as the world's highest-paid actress and was named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2017: Battle of the Sexes release
In 2017, the film Battle of the Sexes, featuring Emma Stone, was released and achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success.
2018: Collaborated with 300 women in Hollywood to set up the Time's Up initiative
In 2018, Emma Stone collaborated with 300 women in Hollywood to establish the Time's Up initiative, aimed at protecting women from sexual harassment and discrimination.
2018: Academy Award Nomination for The Favourite and Maniac
In 2018, Emma Stone received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Abigail Masham in 'The Favourite'. She also starred in the dark comedy miniseries 'Maniac'.
2018: Roles in The Favourite and Maniac
In 2018, Emma Stone starred in 'The Favourite' as Abigail Masham and in the Netflix miniseries 'Maniac'. Her work in both projects earned her Golden Globe and Oscar nominations for The Favourite, and a SAG nomination for both.
2018: The Favourite release
In 2018, The Favourite, featuring Emma Stone, was released, marking another critically acclaimed and commercially successful film in her career.
2019: Roles in Zombieland: Double Tap and 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: Founding of Production Company Fruit Tree
In 2020, Emma Stone and her husband, Dave McCary, founded the production company Fruit Tree.
2020: Voice role in The Croods: A New Age
In 2020, Emma Stone reprised her voice role as Eep in 'The Croods: A New Age'.
2021: Cruella release
In 2021, Cruella, starring Emma Stone, was released, becoming one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2021: Starring in Cruella
In 2021, Emma Stone played Cruella de Vil in 'Cruella', a Disney live-action film. She also served as an executive producer. Her performance garnered her another Golden Globe nomination.
2022: Starring in Bleat
In 2022, Emma Stone starred in the short film 'Bleat', continuing her collaboration with Yorgos Lanthimos.
2022: Premiere of When You Finish Saving the World
In 2022, Fruit Tree's first project, the film 'When You Finish Saving the World', premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
2023: Starring in and Producing Poor Things
In 2023, Emma Stone starred in and produced the film 'Poor Things', winning her second Academy Award and BAFTA for Best Actress.
2023: Academy Award win for Poor Things and starring in The Curse
In 2023, Emma Stone won her second Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'Poor Things'. Also in 2023, she starred in 'The Curse'.
2023: Premiere of Problemista
In 2023, the comedy 'Problemista', produced by Emma Stone's company Fruit Tree, premiered at South by Southwest.
2023: Poor Things release
In 2023, the film Poor Things, featuring Emma Stone, was released, adding to her repertoire of critically acclaimed and commercially successful projects.
2024: Analysis of Career Trajectory
In 2024, IndieWire analyzed Emma Stone's career, noting her transition from breakout roles to acclaimed performances in indie films, positioning her as a potential new movie star.
2024: Fruit Tree Films at Sundance and Kinds of Kindness Premiere
In 2024, two films produced by Emma Stone's Fruit Tree were released at the Sundance Film Festival, 'I Saw the TV Glow' and 'A Real Pain'. Additionally, Stone starred in 'Kinds of Kindness', which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
2025: Eddington Premiere and Bugonia Reunion
In 2025, Emma Stone appeared in 'Eddington', which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. She is also set to reunite with director Yorgos Lanthimos in 'Bugonia'.
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