Her win came as a surprise to many, as it was considered to be one of the biggest upsets of the night. Stone was nominated for her outstanding performance in the movie “Poor Things,” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. The film is a candy-colored “Frankenstein” riff about a woman who is created by science and awkwardly and exuberantly makes her way into the world.
As she walked onstage to receive her award, Stone’s dress popped slightly, drawing attention to it. Ever the joker, Stone quipped that her dress broke after watching Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken” performance, leaving the audience in stitches. All in all, it was a well-deserved win for Emma Stone, who has proven herself to be one of the most talented actresses in Hollywood today.
“It’s about a team that came together to make something greater than the sum of its parts,” Stone said about her victory. “I am so deeply honored to share this with every cast member, every crew member, with every single person who poured their love and their care and their brilliance into the making of this film.”
During the awards season, the competition for the best actress award was believed to be a closely contested affair, with both Lily Gladstone and Emma Stone winning top prizes. However, as the Oscar’s neared, Lily Gladstone appeared to have established herself as the frontrunner for the coveted award. She had an exceptional awards season, thanks to her breakout performance in Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” where she portrayed the character of Mollie Burkhart, a 1920s Osage woman whose family was brutally targeted for their oil head rights. Her brilliant performance earned her a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild award. She also received a standing ovation from the audience when she won the SAG award last month.
Despite the intense competition, Emma Stone emerged victorious at the Oscars and celebrated her win by acknowledging Lily Gladstone’s incredible talent. In her acceptance speech, she said, “Lily, I share this with you. I’m in awe of you.”
