Emma Stone, born Emily Jean Stone on November 6, 1988, in Scottsdale, Arizona, is an American actress and producer. With her natural charm, husky voice, and adaptability to a wide range of roles, she has become one of the most celebrated actors of her generation.

Emma Stone was raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she began acting as a child. Her journey into the world of entertainment started with a theater production of "The Wind in the Willows" in 2000. As a teenager, she relocated to Los Angeles, determined to pursue acting full-time. Her passion led her to make her television debut in the reality show "In Search of the New Partridge Family" (2004), although the show produced only an unsold pilot.

Her breakthrough came with a series of well-received teen comedy films, including "Superbad" (2007), "Zombieland" (2009), and her first leading role in "Easy A" (2010). She continued to gain wider recognition with roles in the romantic comedy "Crazy, Stupid, Love" (2011) and the period drama "The Help" (2011). Her portrayal of Gwen Stacy in "The Amazing Spider-Man" (2012) and its sequel solidified her status as a rising star in Hollywood.

Emma Stone received Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress for her roles in "Birdman" (2014), where she played a recovering drug addict, and "The Favourite" (2018), where she portrayed Abigail Masham. Her collaboration with director Yorgos Lanthimos began with "The Favourite" and continued with other projects.

She won two Academy Awards for Best Actress: one for her role as an aspiring actress in the romantic musical "La La Land" (2016) and another for her performance as a resurrected suicide victim in Lanthimos' comic fantasy film "Poor Things" (2023).

Emma Stone portrayed tennis player Billie Jean King in "Battle of the Sexes" (2017) and took on the title role in "Cruella" (2021).

• On television, she starred in the dark comedy miniseries "Maniac" (2018) and "The Curse" (2023).
• On Broadway, she played Sally Bowles in a revival of the musical "Cabaret" (2014–2015).

Emma Stone married Dave McCary in 2020. Together, they founded the production company Fruit Tree, producing films like "When You Finish Saving the World" (2022), "Problemista" (2023), and "I Saw the TV Glow" (2024). Beyond her acting career, Emma Stone is actively involved in philanthropic efforts.