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. Known for her versatility and talent, she has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. In 2017, she was recognized as the world's highest-paid actress. Time magazine also acknowledged her influence by naming her one of the 100 most influential people globally.
1982: "I Know What Boys Like" Release
In 1982, The Waitresses released the song "I Know What Boys Like", which Emma Stone later covered in '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.
2003: "Project Hollywood" PowerPoint Presentation
In 2003, Emma Stone prepared a PowerPoint presentation titled "Project Hollywood", featuring Madonna's song "Hollywood", to convince her parents to let her move to California.
January 2004: Move to Los Angeles
In January 2004, Emma Stone moved with her mother to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
2004: Television Debut on VH1
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'.
2005: Guest Starring Role in Medium
In 2005, Emma Stone guest-starred in the television show Medium.
2006: Guest Starring Role in Malcolm in the Middle and Lucky Louie
In 2006, Emma Stone guest-starred in 'Malcolm in the Middle' and appeared in 'Lucky Louie'.
April 2007: Drive TV Show
In April 2007, Emma Stone played Violet Trimble in the Fox action drama Drive, which was canceled after seven episodes.
2007: Feature Film Debut in Superbad
In 2007, Emma Stone made her feature film debut in the comedy 'Superbad'.
2007: Starred in Superbad
In 2007, Emma Stone starred in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film Superbad.
2008: Starring in The Rocker and The House Bunny
In 2008, Emma Stone starred in the comedy 'The Rocker' and 'The House Bunny'.
2009: Ghosts of Girlfriends Past and Zombieland Release
In 2009, Emma Stone appeared in 'Ghosts of Girlfriends Past' and 'Zombieland'.
2009: Zombieland Film Release
In 2009, Emma Stone starred in 'Zombieland'.
2009: Starred in Zombieland
In 2009, Emma Stone starred in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film Zombieland.
2009: First Zombieland Movie
In 2009, Emma Stone starred in the first Zombie Land movie.
October 2010: Saturday Night Live Hosting Debut
In October 2010, Emma Stone hosted an episode of NBC's Saturday Night Live.
2010: Easy A Leading Role
In 2010, Emma Stone had her first leading role in 'Easy A'.
2010: Starred in Easy A
In 2010, Emma Stone starred in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film Easy A.
2010: Marmaduke and Easy A Release
In 2010, Emma Stone voiced a character in Marmaduke and starred in Easy A.
2011: Friends with Benefits and Crazy, Stupid, Love Releases
In 2011, Emma Stone appeared in 'Friends with Benefits' and 'Crazy, Stupid, Love'.
2011: Appeared in Star Wars Stand Up to Cancer 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: The Help Release
In 2011, Emma Stone co-starred in the period drama 'The Help'.
2011: Crazy, Stupid, Love and The Help Releases
In 2011, Emma Stone starred in 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' and '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: Attended Nickelodeon HALO Awards
In 2012, Emma Stone attended the Nickelodeon HALO Awards, a TV special that profiled four teenagers who are "Helping And Leading Others" (HALO).
2012: The Amazing Spider-Man Release
In 2012, Emma Stone gained wider recognition as Gwen Stacy in 'The Amazing Spider-Man'.
2012: Hosted Revlon Run/Walk
In 2012, Emma Stone hosted the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Revlon Run/Walk, which helps fight women's cancer.
2012: Starred in The Amazing Spider-Man
In 2012, Emma Stone starred in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film The Amazing Spider-Man.
2013: The Croods and Gangster Squad Release
In 2013, Emma Stone voiced a character in 'The Croods' and starred in 'Gangster Squad'. She also appeared in Movie 43.
2013: The Croods First Movie
In 2013, Emma Stone voiced in the first movie for the Croods franchise.
November 2014: Broadway debut in Cabaret
In November 2014, Emma Stone began starring in the Broadway revival of "Cabaret" as Sally Bowles, taking over the role. Stone found the role nerve-racking and listened to French radio to prepare. Her performance received mixed reviews, with critics noting her acting skills but criticizing her singing abilities.
2014: Encouraged paparazzi to visit charity websites
In 2014, Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield encouraged paparazzi to visit websites that spread awareness of causes such as autism while in New York City.
2014: Saturday Night Live Appearance
In 2014, Emma Stone appeared in an episode of Saturday Night Live.
2014: Attended 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 Revlon Run/Walk
In 2014, Emma Stone hosted the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Revlon Run/Walk, which helps fight women's cancer.
2014: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Magic in the Moonlight Release
In 2014, Emma Stone reprised her role as Gwen Stacy in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' and starred in '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: The Amazing Spider-Man Sequel
In 2014, Emma Stone starred in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' sequel as Gwen Stacy.
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: Release of Birdman
In 2014, Emma Stone's final film release was the black comedy "Birdman," where she played Sam Thomson, the daughter of the main character. The film was critically acclaimed and won multiple awards, including Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Stone's performance was highly praised, earning her several award nominations.
February 2015: End of Cabaret run
In February 2015, Emma Stone concluded her run in the Broadway musical "Cabaret".
2015: Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special
In 2015, Emma Stone appeared in Saturday Night Live's 40th anniversary special.
2015: Cabaret Performance Concludes
In 2015, Emma Stone concluded her performance as Sally Bowles in the musical Cabaret on Broadway.
2015: Participated in Motion Picture & Television Fund fundraising event
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: Time Magazine analysis of career choices
In 2015, Time magazine published an analysis of Emma Stone's career choices, noting the risk associated with choosing roles in independent films.
2016: Starring in La La Land and Volpi Cup win
In 2016, Emma Stone starred in "La La Land" as Mia Dolan, an aspiring actress. The film opened the Venice Film Festival, received critical acclaim, and became a commercial success. Stone won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the festival for her performance.
2016: Starred in La La Land
In 2016, Emma Stone starred in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film La La Land.
2017: Highest-Paid Actress and Time's Most Influential People
In 2017, Emma Stone became the world's highest-paid actress. In 2017, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2017: Battle of the Sexes Release
In 2017, Emma Stone portrayed Billie Jean King in 'Battle of the Sexes'.
2017: Release of Battle of the Sexes
In 2017, Emma Stone starred in "Battle of the Sexes" as Billie Jean King, the tennis player. She prepared by meeting King, watching old footage, and gaining weight. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and received positive reviews, although it underperformed at the box office. Stone was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance.
2017: Wore Planned Parenthood pin to Academy Awards
In 2017, Emma Stone supported Planned Parenthood by wearing a Planned Parenthood pin on her dress at the Academy Awards.
2018: Collaborated to set up 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
In 2018, Emma Stone received an Academy Award nomination for 'The Favourite' and starred in 'Maniac'.
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". Both projects were critically acclaimed, and Stone received Golden Globe and SAG nominations for her performances. She also appeared in Paul McCartney's music video for "Who Cares".
2018: Starred in The Favourite
In 2018, Emma Stone starred in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film The Favourite.
2019: Release of 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: Formation of Fruit Tree Production Company
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 the voice role of Eep in "The Croods: A New Age."
2021: Starring in Cruella
In 2021, Emma Stone played Cruella de Vil in Disney's "Cruella", also serving as an executive producer. The film received positive reviews, and Stone garnered another Golden Globe nomination for her role.
2021: Cruella Release
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 the short film Bleat, continuing her collaboration with director Yorgos Lanthimos.
2023: Problemista Production
In 2023, Emma Stone produced the film Problemista under her production company Fruit Tree.
2023: Starring in Poor Things
In 2023, Emma Stone starred in Poor Things and received multiple nominations and awards.
2023: Academy Award Win for Poor Things and The Curse
In 2023, Emma Stone won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'Poor Things' and starred in 'The Curse'.
2023: Premiere of Problemista and SAG-AFTRA strike delay
In 2023, the Fruit Tree production Problemista premiered at South by Southwest and was delayed due to the SAG-AFTRA strike.
2024: I Saw the TV Glow and A Real Pain Production
In 2024, Emma Stone produced the films 'I Saw the TV Glow' and 'A Real Pain' under her production company Fruit Tree.
2024: IndieWire analysis of Stone's Career Trajectory
In 2024, IndieWire analysis of Emma Stone's career trajectory, highlighting her potential as a new movie star.
2024: Release of Films Produced by Fruit Tree and Premier of Kinds of Kindness
In 2024, the Sundance Film Festival showcased the horror film I Saw the TV Glow and Eisenberg's second directorial, A Real Pain, both produced by Stone for Fruit Tree. Also in 2024, Stone premiered in the movie Kinds of Kindness
