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 for her significant contributions to the film industry. She has received numerous awards, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. In 2017, she was the highest-paid actress globally. Time magazine also acknowledged her influence by naming her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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" for 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, marking her early involvement in the performing arts.
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. This showed her determination and early ambition.
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. This marked a significant step in her journey towards becoming an actress.
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. This marked her first appearance on television, although the show only produced an unsold pilot.
2005: Guest-Starring in 'Medium'
In 2005, Emma Stone guest-starred in the television show Medium, adding to her early television appearances.
2006: Guest-Starring in 'Malcolm in the Middle'
In 2006, Emma Stone guest-starred in the television show Malcolm in the Middle, continuing to build her television career.
April 2007: Role in 'Drive'
In April 2007, Emma Stone played Violet Trimble in the Fox action drama Drive. Despite her role, the show was canceled after seven episodes.
2007: Appearance in 'Superbad'
In 2007, Emma Stone appeared in the teen comedy film Superbad. This role contributed to her growing recognition in the film industry.
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. She dyed her hair red for the role.
2007: Superbad Release
In 2007, Superbad, starring Emma Stone, was released and became one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2008: Starring in 'The Rocker' and 'The House Bunny'
In 2008, Emma Stone starred in the comedy The Rocker and The House Bunny. For The Rocker, she learned to play the bass guitar.
2009: Appearances in Three Films
In 2009, Emma Stone appeared in three films: Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, Zombieland, and Paper Man. These roles showcased her versatility in different genres.
2009: Role in 'Zombieland'
In 2009, Emma Stone starred in the film Zombieland. Her role in this horror comedy further established her presence in the film industry.
2009: Zombieland Release
In 2009, Zombieland, starring Emma Stone, was released and became 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. This marked a significant moment in her career, showcasing her comedic talent.
2010: Easy A Release
In 2010, Easy A, starring Emma Stone, was released and became one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2010: First Leading Role in 'Easy A'
In 2010, Emma Stone landed her first leading role in the teen comedy Easy A. This marked a significant step in her career, solidifying her status as a prominent actress.
2011: Crazy, Stupid, Love and The Help Release
In 2011, Crazy, Stupid, Love and The Help, both featuring Emma Stone, were released and became some of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2011: Roles 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. These roles continued to enhance her presence in romantic comedies.
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.
2011: Co-starring in 'The Help'
In 2011, Emma Stone co-starred with Viola Davis in Tate Taylor's period drama The Help. This role marked a departure from her previous comedic roles.
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. These roles helped her gain wider recognition and critical acclaim.
2012: Hosted the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Revlon Run/Walk
From 2012, Emma Stone hosted the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Revlon Run/Walk, an event that helps fight women's cancer.
2012: Role 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, becoming a prominent figure in a major film franchise.
2012: Present at the Nickelodeon HALO Awards
In 2012, Emma Stone was present at the Nickelodeon HALO Awards, a TV special profiling teenagers who are "Helping And Leading Others".
2012: Teen Choice Award for 'Crazy, Stupid, Love'
In 2012, Emma Stone won the Choice Movie Actress – Comedy award at the Teen Choice Awards for her performance in Crazy, Stupid, Love, recognizing her role in the film.
2012: The Amazing Spider-Man Release
In 2012, The Amazing Spider-Man, starring Emma Stone, was released and became one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2013: Voice Role in 'The Croods' and Appearance in 'Movie 43'
In 2013, Emma Stone voiced a role in The Croods and appeared in Movie 43, expanding her range in animation and anthology films.
2014: Appearance on 'Saturday Night Live'
In 2014, Emma Stone appeared in an episode of Saturday Night Live, continuing her association with the sketch comedy show.
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 hosted the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Revlon Run/Walk, an event that 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 the film Birdman, recognizing her exceptional performance.
2014: Return as Gwen Stacy in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' sequel
In 2014, Emma Stone reprised her role as Gwen Stacy in the sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man, continuing her involvement in the superhero film series.
2014: Broadway Debut in 'Cabaret'
In 2014, Emma Stone starred as Sally Bowles in a revival of the musical Cabaret on Broadway, marking her debut in a Broadway production.
2014: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Birdman Release
In 2014, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Birdman, both featuring Emma Stone, were released and became some of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
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 used their public attention to encourage paparazzi to visit websites promoting autism awareness and other causes.
2015: Continuation in 'Cabaret'
Emma Stone continued her role as Sally Bowles in the revival of the musical Cabaret through 2015, extending her presence on Broadway.
2015: Appearance in 'Saturday Night Live' 40th Anniversary Special
In 2015, Emma Stone appeared in the 40th anniversary special of Saturday Night Live, marking her involvement in a significant milestone for the show.
2015: Part of a fundraising event in support of the Motion Picture & Television Fund
In 2015, Emma Stone was part of a fundraising event in support of the Motion Picture & Television Fund, which assists people in the film and television industries with limited resources.
2016: Academy Award Win for 'La La Land'
In 2016, Emma Stone won her first Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as an aspiring actress in the romantic musical La La Land, a major achievement in her career.
2016: La La Land Release
In 2016, La La Land, starring Emma Stone, was released and became one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2017: Battle of the Sexes Release
In 2017, Battle of the Sexes, starring Emma Stone, was released and became one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2017: Portrayal of Billie Jean King in 'Battle of the Sexes'
In 2017, Emma Stone portrayed tennis player Billie Jean King in the film Battle of the Sexes, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
2017: Attended the Academy Awards wearing a Planned Parenthood pin
In 2017, Emma Stone showed her support for Planned Parenthood by wearing a Planned Parenthood pin on her dress at the Academy Awards.
2017: Highest-Paid Actress and Most Influential Person
In 2017, Emma Stone was recognized as the world's highest-paid actress. Additionally, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2017, marking a significant milestone in her career.
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, aiming to protect women from sexual harassment and discrimination.
2018: Academy Award Nomination for 'The Favourite'
In 2018, Emma Stone received another Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Abigail Masham in The Favourite, marking her first collaboration with director Yorgos Lanthimos.
2018: The Favourite Release
In 2018, The Favourite, starring Emma Stone, was released and became one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2020: Founding of Production Company Fruit Tree
In 2020, Emma Stone and her husband, Dave McCary, founded the production company Fruit Tree, expanding her involvement in the film industry beyond acting.
2021: Cruella Release
In 2021, Cruella, starring Emma Stone, was released and became one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2021: Title Role in 'Cruella'
In 2021, Emma Stone played the title role in the film Cruella, further demonstrating her range and star power.
2023: Academy Award Win for 'Poor Things'
In 2023, Emma Stone won her second Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as a resurrected suicide victim in Yorgos Lanthimos' comic fantasy Poor Things, solidifying her status as a leading actress.
2023: Production of 'Problemista'
In 2023, Fruit Tree, the production company founded by Emma Stone and Dave McCary, produced the film Problemista, marking one of their early projects.
2023: Poor Things Release
In 2023, Poor Things, starring Emma Stone, was released and became one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2024: Production of 'I Saw the TV Glow' and 'A Real Pain'
In 2024, Fruit Tree produced the films I Saw the TV Glow and A Real Pain, continuing the company's contributions to the film industry.
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