Emma Stone has overcome a significant milestone in the world of film, breaking a record previously held by Meryl Streep by earning seven Oscar nominations before the age of 38. On January 22, Stone received two nominations for the thriller Bugonia: one for Best Actress, and another as a producer in the Best Picture category, cementing her place in Oscar history.
Emma Stone’s Record-Breaking Oscar Journey
At 37, Emma Stone has become the youngest woman to reach seven Academy Award nominations across her career, a record once held by Meryl Streep, who was 38 when she hit seven nods back in 1988. While Streep remains the most nominated actor in history with 21 total Oscar nods and three wins, Stone’s rapid rise illustrates her diverse achievements both in front of and behind the camera.
Stone’s ongoing work has earned recognition not only for her acting but also for her producing efforts. For Bugonia, she secured nominations in two major categories, demonstrating her expanding role in filmmaking. This latest success marks another step forward following her earlier nominations and wins, showcasing her range and influence in the industry.
Highlights of Stone’s Oscar Career
Emma Stone’s first Academy Award nomination came in 2015 with a Best Supporting Actress nod for Birdman. She later won Best Actress twice: first for La La Land and again for Poor Things. In addition to those wins, Stone earned a nomination for her supporting role in The Favourite. Beyond acting, she also received a Best Picture nomination as a producer for Poor Things, highlighting her multifaceted contributions to cinema.
In response to her latest nominations, Stone expressed heartfelt gratitude:
“Thank you to the Academy for these nominations and to everyone who poured their hearts into Bugonia,”
she said.
“None of this exists without our director, Yorgos [Lanthimos]. I am forever grateful for our creative partnership and friendship.”
She added,
“I share this recognition with the beyond brilliant Jesse Plemons and our remarkable cast, crew and producers. To be in the company of all of these incredible nominees is a true honor, and I’m deeply thankful.”
— Emma Stone, Actress and Producer
Oscar Records Shattered Across the Board
The Academy Awards ceremony promises numerous headline moments this year, as several records were broken along with Stone’s achievement. Ryan Coogler’s film Sinners garnered 16 nominations, surpassing the previous high of 14 nominations held by movies such as Titanic (1997), La La Land (2016), and All About Eve (1950), marking the largest number of nods ever received by a single film.
Additionally, Timothée Chalamet made history as the youngest actor since Marlon Brando to receive three Best Actor nominations, following his nod for Marty Supreme. Like Stone, Chalamet also shares a Best Picture nomination as a producer for the same film, underlining a trend of actors taking on dual roles in production and performance.
Upcoming Oscars Event Details
The 2024 Academy Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 15, airing live at 7 p.m. ET on ABC and streaming on Hulu. Conan O’Brien returns as host for this much-anticipated event, where these record-breaking achievements and outstanding artistic contributions will be celebrated.
