She Loves Being Called Emily
Emma Stone, whose real name is Emily, has always cherished her birth name. The Oscar-winning actress was visibly thrilled when a reporter called her Emily during a Cannes press conference.
A Joyful Moment at Cannes
During a panel for “Kinds of Kindness” with director Yorgos Lanthimos and her co-stars Hunter Schafer, Mamoudou Athie, Margaret Qualley, Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Hong Chau, and Joe Alwyn, a reporter from Kazakhstan addressed her as Emily. Despite Lanthimos’ correction, Stone quickly interjected, “My name is Emily, thank you. Very nice.”
Stone’s Preference for Her Birth Name
This incident comes shortly after Stone expressed her preference for being called Emily in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. She mentioned, “If a fan asked her to take a selfie by calling her Emily, that would be so nice. I would like to be Emily.” Additionally, her close friend Taylor Swift credited her as “Emily Jean Stone” on her new album, further indicating Stone’s affection for her birth name.
The Origin of ‘Emma Stone’
Emma Stone has been open about the origins of her stage name. Due to an existing Emily Stone in the SAG-AFTRA union, she had to adopt a different name. Reflecting on this, she shared, “Then I freaked out a couple of years ago. For some reason, I was like, ‘I can’t do it anymore. Just call me Emily.'”
Emma Stone at Cannes 2024
Emma Stone attended the 2024 Cannes Festival, looking radiant on the red carpet. Her film “Kinds of Kindness,” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, is set to be released on June 21. This is her second collaboration with Lanthimos, following last year’s “Poor Things,” for which she won the Oscar for Best Actress.
Conclusion
Emma Stone’s delight at being called by her birth name at Cannes highlights her personal connection to her identity as Emily. As she continues to captivate audiences with her performances, her preference for her birth name offers a glimpse into the star’s personal world.
