Emma Stone Gets Romantic on Stage After ‘Poor Things’ Crushed ‘Barbie’ at the 2024 Golden Globes

At the 2024 Golden Globes, Emma Stone took home the award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for her performance in Searchlight Pictures’ Poor Things. In an emotional acceptance speech, Stone thanked her husband Dave McCary and the cast and crew who brought the offbeat film to life.

Stone was considered a frontrunner going into the Globes, beating out Margot Robbie’s Barbie. As she took the stage, Stone received enthusiastic applause from stars like Jennifer Lawrence and Taylor Swift.

Emma Stone Kicks Off Speech By Thanking Husband Dave McCary

Emma Stone delightedly began her acceptance remarks by acknowledging her husband, saying, “Dave, I have to start with you really quickly. I love you very much. Thank you for everything!” Stone and McCary, a director and writer, have been married since 2020.

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Stone went on to express gratitude to her Poor Things co-stars Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, and Ramy Youssef for making filming such a joyful experience. She also highlighted writer Tony McNamara, director Yorgos Lanthimos, and the film’s crew.

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How Did Emma Stone Sum Up Her Connection to Her Character?

In Poor Things, Stone plays Bella Baxter, a Victorian woman brought back to life by a scientist who gives her an infant’s brain. Stone said the character taught her to embrace life’s ups and downs.

“I think this is a rom-com. I see this as a rom-com, but in this sense of Bella falls in love with life itself rather than a person,” Stone remarked. “She has stayed with me deeply,” she added, saying Bella’s outlook “really made me look at life differently.”

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After sweeping the Golden Globes and generating Oscars buzz, Stone and Poor Things seem poised for a great 2023 awards season. Stone clearly remains deeply passionate about the film, and her delight at her win was evident.