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 numerous prestigious awards, including two Academy Awards, two BAFTAs, and two Golden Globes. She achieved the distinction of being the world's highest-paid actress in 2017 and was also acknowledged as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential individuals. These achievements underscore her significant impact and influence within the entertainment industry and beyond.
2000: Theater Debut
In 2000, Emma Stone began acting as a child in a theater production of The Wind in the Willows.
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 as Laurie Partridge
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.
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.
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: Drive Appearance
In April 2007, Emma Stone played Violet Trimble in the Fox action drama 'Drive', but the show was canceled after seven episodes.
2007: Superbad Release
In 2007, Emma Stone appeared in 'Superbad', a teen comedy film.
2007: Feature Film Debut in Superbad
In 2007, Emma Stone made her feature film debut in Greg Mottola's comedy 'Superbad', co-starring Michael Cera and Jonah Hill. The film tells the story of two high school students who go through a series of comic misadventures after they plan to buy alcohol for a party.
2008: Starring in The Rocker and The House Bunny
In 2008, Emma Stone starred in the comedy 'The Rocker' as Amelia Stone, and in the romantic comedy 'The House Bunny', where she played the president of a sorority and performed a cover version of the Waitresses' song 'I Know What Boys Like'.
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: Release of Zombieland
In 2009, the film Zombieland, starring Emma Stone, was released to critical and commercial success.
October 2010: Saturday Night Live Hosting Debut
In October 2010, Emma Stone hosted an episode of NBC's sketch comedy 'Saturday Night Live'.
2010: Easy A Release
In 2010, Emma Stone starred in 'Easy A', which was her first leading role.
2010: Marmaduke Voice Role and Easy A Starring Role
In 2010, Emma Stone voiced an Australian Shepherd in 'Marmaduke' and starred in 'Easy A', a teen comedy directed by Will Gluck, which became her breakthrough role.
2011: Friends with Benefits and Crazy, Stupid, Love Appearances
In 2011, Emma Stone appeared briefly in 'Friends with Benefits' and had a supporting role in 'Crazy, Stupid, Love'.
2011: Appeared in a 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 raise funds for cancer research, contributing to a charitable cause.
2011: The Help Release
In 2011, Emma Stone co-starred with Viola Davis in Tate Taylor's period drama 'The Help', where she played Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan, an aspiring writer learning about the lives of African-American maids.
2011: Crazy, Stupid, Love and The Help Release
In 2011, Emma Stone starred in the romantic comedy 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' and the period drama 'The Help'.
2011: Release of Crazy, Stupid, Love and The Help
In 2011, Emma Stone starred in two critically acclaimed and commercially successful films: Crazy, Stupid, Love and The Help.
2012: The Amazing Spider-Man Release
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, demonstrating her support for the cause.
2012: The Amazing Spider-Man Release and Sleeping Dogs Voice Role
In 2012, Emma Stone starred in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' as Gwen Stacy and voiced a role in the crime-based video game 'Sleeping Dogs', earning a Spike Video Game Award.
2012: Release of The Amazing Spider-Man
In 2012, Emma Stone starred in The Amazing Spider-Man, which was a commercially successful film.
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: Teen Choice Award for Crazy, Stupid, Love
In 2012, Emma Stone won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress – Comedy for her performance in 'Crazy, Stupid, Love'.
2013: The Croods, Movie 43 and Gangster Squad Release
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 Croods.
2013: Ranked sixth on Empire's list of the 100 Sexiest Movie Stars
In 2013, Emma Stone was ranked sixth on Empire's list of the 100 Sexiest Movie Stars, acknowledging her success in the film industry.
November 2014: Starring in Cabaret on Broadway
In November 2014, Emma Stone took over the role of Sally Bowles in the Broadway revival of 'Cabaret'. She described it as nerve-racking and prepared by listening to French radio. The performance received mixed reviews.
2014: Encouraged paparazzi to visit websites that spread awareness of causes such as autism
In 2014, Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield encouraged paparazzi in New York City to visit websites that spread awareness of causes such as autism, demonstrating their commitment to social issues.
2014: Saturday Night Live Appearance
In 2014, Emma Stone appeared in an episode of Saturday Night Live.
2014: Attended the Earth Hour
In 2014, Emma Stone attended the 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 continued to host the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Revlon Run/Walk, which helps fight women's cancer, reinforcing her commitment.
2014: Reprising Gwen Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man 2
In 2014, Emma Stone reprised her role as Gwen Stacy in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'. Stone emphasized her character's independence and intelligence, believing she saves Spider-Man more often than he saves her. Her performance was praised by critics and she stood out in the film.
2014: Broadway Debut in Cabaret
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 'Birdman' as Sam Thomson, the daughter of Riggan Thomson. 'Birdman' received critical acclaim, winning four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and Stone earned nominations for her performance.
2014: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Release
In 2014, Emma Stone starred in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'.
2014: Release of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Birdman
In 2014, Emma Stone starred in two critically acclaimed and commercially successful films: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Birdman.
February 2015: Continued Starring in Cabaret on Broadway
In February 2015, Emma Stone continued to play the role of Sally Bowles in the Broadway revival of 'Cabaret', completing her run in the production.
2015: Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special
In 2015, Emma Stone appeared in the 'Saturday Night Live' 40th anniversary special.
2015: Cabaret Broadway performance
In 2015, Emma Stone continued to star as Sally Bowles in a revival of the musical 'Cabaret' on Broadway.
2015: Part of a fundraising event in support of the Motion Picture & Television Fund
In 2015, Emma Stone participated in 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.
December 3, 2016: Met Dave McCary while hosting Saturday Night Live
On December 3, 2016, Emma Stone met Dave McCary, a segment director for Saturday Night Live, while she was hosting the show.
2016: Starring in La La Land
In 2016, Emma Stone starred in 'La La Land' as Mia Dolan, directed by Damien Chazelle, marking her third collaboration with Ryan Gosling. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning Stone the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival. For her role in La La Land, Stone won the Academy Award, Golden Globe, SAG, and BAFTA Award for Best Actress.
2016: 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 the Academy Awards wearing a Planned Parenthood pin
In 2017, Emma Stone attended the Academy Awards wearing a Planned Parenthood pin on her dress, publicly supporting the organization.
2017: Battle of the Sexes Release
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', based on the 1973 match. The film premiered to positive reviews, with some critics considering it one of Stone's best performances, though it underperformed at the box office. She received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance. The movie is based on an event that occurred in 1973.
2017: Highest-Paid Actress
In 2017, Emma Stone was the world's highest-paid actress. In 2017, she was also named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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 set up the Time's Up initiative to protect women from sexual harassment and discrimination.
2018: Academy Award Nomination for The Favourite and Maniac Release
In 2018, Emma Stone received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing Abigail Masham in 'The Favourite', marking her first collaboration with director Yorgos Lanthimos. In 2018, she also starred in the dark comedy miniseries 'Maniac'.
2018: Starring in The Favourite and Maniac
In 2018, Emma Stone starred in 'The Favourite' as Abigail Masham and in the Netflix miniseries 'Maniac'. She also appeared in Paul McCartney's music video for "Who Cares". Stone received her fifth Golden Globe nomination and third Oscar nomination for The Favourite, and SAG nominations for both 'Maniac' and 'The Favourite'.
2018: Release of The Favourite
In 2018, Emma Stone starred in The Favourite, a critically acclaimed and commercially successful film.
2019: Reprising Wichita in Zombieland: Double Tap
In 2019, Emma Stone reprised her role as Wichita in 'Zombieland: Double Tap'. She also narrated the Netflix documentary series 'The Mind, Explained'.
2020: Founding of Fruit Tree Productions
In 2020, Emma Stone and her husband, Dave McCary, founded the production company Fruit Tree.
2020: Launching Fruit Tree Production Company
In 2020, Emma Stone and her husband, Dave McCary, launched the production company Fruit Tree.
2020: Reprising Eep in The Croods: A New Age
In 2020, Emma Stone reprised her voice role as Eep in 'The Croods: A New Age'.
2021: Starring in Cruella and serving as Executive Producer
In 2021, Emma Stone played Cruella de Vil in 'Cruella' and served as an executive producer on the film. The film was released in US theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access to positive reviews and grossed $233 million worldwide against its $100 million budget. She garnered another Golden Globe nomination for Cruella.
2021: Cruella Release
In 2021, Emma Stone played the title role in 'Cruella'.
2021: Release of Cruella
In 2021, Emma Stone starred in Cruella, a critically acclaimed and commercially successful film.
2022: Starring in the short film Bleat
In 2022, Emma Stone starred in Yorgos Lanthimos's short film 'Bleat', marking another collaboration with the director.
2022: Premiere of When You Finish Saving the World
In 2022, Fruit Tree's first project, 'When You Finish Saving the World', premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
2023: Premiere of Problemista
In 2023, 'Problemista', produced by Fruit Tree, premiered at South by Southwest but its release was delayed due to the SAG-AFTRA strike.
2023: Release of Poor Things
In 2023, Emma Stone starred in Poor Things, a critically acclaimed and commercially successful film.
2023: Starring and producing Poor Things
In 2023, Emma Stone starred in and produced 'Poor Things'. She won her second Academy Award and BAFTA for Best Actress for her performance.
2023: Academy Award for Poor Things and The Curse Release
In 2023, Emma Stone won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her roles as a resurrected suicide victim in Lanthimos' comic fantasy 'Poor Things'. She also starred in 'The Curse' on television in 2023.
2023: Problemista Production
In 2023, Fruit Tree, Emma Stone's production company, produced the film 'Problemista'.
2024: Production of I Saw the TV Glow and A Real Pain
In 2024, Emma Stone's production company, Fruit Tree, produced the films 'I Saw the TV Glow' and 'A Real Pain'.
2024: Release of Fruit Tree films at Sundance and premiere of Kinds of Kindness
In 2024, two films produced by Stone for Fruit Tree were released at the Sundance Film Festival: 'I Saw the TV Glow' and 'A Real Pain'. Stone also played three characters in Lanthimos' 'Kinds of Kindness', which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
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