Quick answer: Emma Stone (born Emily Jean Stone on November 6, 1988, in Scottsdale, Arizona) is an American actress and producer. She has won two Academy Awards for Best Actress, for La La Land (2016) and Poor Things (2023). In 2026 she earned two more Oscar nominations for Bugonia, for Best Actress and, as a producer, Best Picture. She’s married to writer-director Dave McCary, and they have a daughter born in 2021.
Emma Stone at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Emily Jean Stone |
| Born | November 6, 1988, Scottsdale, Arizona |
| Age | 37 (as of October 2026) |
| Occupation | Actress, producer |
| Oscars | 2 wins (Best Actress: La La Land, Poor Things) |
| Total Oscar nominations | 5 acting; plus Best Picture nominations as producer for Poor Things and Bugonia |
| Production company | Fruit Tree (with Dave McCary) |
| Spouse | Dave McCary (married 2020) |
| Children | One daughter (born 2021) |
Sources: Wikipedia, Wikipedia: awards list
Early Life
Stone grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she performed in youth theater. As a teenager she persuaded her parents to let her move to Los Angeles to pursue acting. Her first TV appearance was on the reality competition In Search of the New Partridge Family (2004), and she had a role on the short-lived Fox series Drive (2007).
Career Highlights
Comedy Breakthrough (2007–2011)
- Superbad (2007): her film debut as Jules
- Zombieland (2009): the horror-comedy hit
- Easy A (2010): her first lead role, which earned a Golden Globe nomination
- Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011) and The Help (2011), the latter showing her dramatic range
Blockbusters and First Oscar Nominations (2012–2015)
- The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) as Gwen Stacy
- Birdman (2014): first Oscar nomination (Best Supporting Actress)
- Broadway debut in Cabaret (2014) as Sally Bowles
Oscar Winner (2016–2020)
- La La Land (2016): won the Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe and SAG Award for Best Actress
- Battle of the Sexes (2017) as Billie Jean King
- The Favourite (2018): Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress; her first film with director Yorgos Lanthimos
- Maniac (2018), a Netflix limited series that earned an Emmy nomination
Second Oscar and the Lanthimos Era (2021–present)
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Cruella | Title role; Golden Globe nomination |
| 2023 | The Curse | Showtime series with Nathan Fielder; also producer |
| 2023 | Poor Things | Bella Baxter; second Best Actress Oscar plus BAFTA and Golden Globe; Best Picture nominee as producer |
| 2024 | Kinds of Kindness | Anthology film with Lanthimos |
| 2025 | Bugonia | Lanthimos dark comedy; 2026 Oscar nominations for Best Actress and Best Picture |
At the 98th Academy Awards (March 15, 2026), the Best Actress Oscar went to Jessie Buckley for Hamnet, and Best Picture went to One Battle After Another (ABC7).
Fruit Tree: Stone as Producer
With her husband Dave McCary, Stone runs the production company Fruit Tree. She has produced projects including The Curse, and she earned Best Picture nominations as a producer of Poor Things and Bugonia.
Awards Summary
| Award | Wins |
|---|---|
| Academy Awards | 2 (Best Actress, La La Land and Poor Things) |
| BAFTA Awards | 2 (Best Actress, same films) |
| Golden Globes | 2 (Best Actress, Musical or Comedy, same films) |
| SAG Awards | Including Best Actress for La La Land and ensemble awards |
Personal Life
Stone married Dave McCary, a writer and director known for his work on Saturday Night Live, in 2020. Their daughter was born in March 2021. Stone keeps her family life largely private.
FAQs
How old is Emma Stone? She was born on November 6, 1988, so she’s 37 as of October 2026.
How many Oscars has Emma Stone won? Two, both for Best Actress: La La Land (2016) and Poor Things (2023).
Was Emma Stone nominated for Bugonia? Yes. In 2026 she was nominated for Best Actress and, as a producer, Best Picture.
What is Emma Stone’s real name? Emily Jean Stone.
Who is Emma Stone married to? Writer-director Dave McCary. They married in 2020 and have a daughter.
What production company does Emma Stone own? Fruit Tree, which she runs with Dave McCary.
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This article uses publicly reported information. Facts were checked on October 3, 2026.
