**Emma Stone** is an American actress known for her versatility and talent in both comedy and drama. She was born on **November 6, 1988**, in **Scottsdale, Arizona**, as **Emily Jean Stone**, but later adopted the stage name Emma to avoid confusion with another actress in the Screen Actors Guild.
### Early Life:
– Emma Stone grew up in Arizona, where she began acting in local theater productions at a young age. She persuaded her parents to allow her to move to **Los Angeles** at the age of 15 to pursue a professional acting career.
– She was homeschooled for a period to focus on acting, completing her education while working in Hollywood.
### Career Breakthrough:
– Stone’s first significant role came with the 2007 comedy **”Superbad”**, which was a commercial success and introduced her to a broader audience.
– She gained more recognition with roles in films like **”Zombieland”** (2009) and **”Easy A”** (2010), the latter of which earned her a **Golden Globe nomination** for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical.
### Major Successes:
– **”The Help”** (2011): Emma starred in this period drama, which earned critical acclaim and showcased her dramatic range.
– **”The Amazing Spider-Man”** (2012, 2014): Stone took on the role of **Gwen Stacy**, marking her first major blockbuster role.
– **”Birdman”** (2014): Her performance in this dark comedy earned her an **Academy Award nomination** for Best Supporting Actress.
– **”La La Land”** (2016): Stone played the aspiring actress **Mia Dolan**, a performance that won her an **Academy Award for Best Actress**, a **Golden Globe**, and a **BAFTA Award**. The film, a romantic musical, was both a critical and commercial success.
### Recent Work:
– Stone continued to expand her filmography with diverse roles in projects like:
– **”The Favourite”** (2018), for which she received another Oscar nomination.
– **”Cruella”** (2021), where she played the iconic Disney villain **Cruella de Vil**.
### Personal Life:
– In **2020**, Emma Stone married **Dave McCary**, a director and writer for **Saturday Night Live**. They welcomed their first child, a daughter, in **March 2021**.
Known For:
– Stone is celebrated for her distinctive husky voice, charisma, and ability to balance comedic timing with emotional depth. She is widely considered one of the most talented actresses of her generation.
Emma Stone continues to be a prominent figure in Hollywood, with a career marked by a range of critically acclaimed performances.