Emma Stone
An actress whose luminous vulnerability and sharp comedic timing have defined a generation of Hollywood storytelling.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American actress·Birthday: November 6·Millennials
Biography
Born Emily Jean Stone in Scottsdale, Arizona, she convinced her parents to let her move to Los Angeles at fifteen to pursue acting, crafting a PowerPoint presentation titled "Project Hollywood." Her early years were a grind of auditions and small TV roles, but her breakthrough came with the raunchy high-school comedy 'Superbad,' where her wit shone through. Stone’s career is a masterclass in range, pivoting from the charmingly awkward love interest in 'Easy A' to the bruised, hopeful Mia in 'La La Land,' a role that earned her an Academy Award. She consistently chooses projects that explore the complexities of ambition and identity, from the psychological horror of 'Poor Things' to the prickly dynamics of 'The Favourite.' More than a movie star, she has become a producer and a shaping force in the films she headlines, known for her distinctive voice and collaborative spirit on set.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Emma was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Emma Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Emma's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Mia Dolan in the musical 'La La Land.'
- Earned a second Academy Award for Best Actress for her transformative performance in 'Poor Things.'
- Became the world's highest-paid actress in 2017, according to Forbes magazine.
- Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017, cementing her status in the industry.
- Served as an executive producer on the Netflix series 'Maniac,' showcasing her influence behind the camera.
Did You Know?
She has a condition called "bronchospasm" which can affect her breathing and gives her voice its distinctive raspy quality.
Stone is an avid fan of the reality competition show 'The Bachelor' and has appeared on a related podcast.
She performed a lip-sync of "All I Do Is Win" during her audition for 'Easy A,' which helped her land the part.
Her first on-screen credit was on the VH1 reality show 'In Search of the New Partridge Family' in 2004, under the name Riley Stone.
She is a trained dancer and performed many of her own song-and-dance numbers in 'La La Land.'
““What scares me is being complacent. I never want to feel like I’ve figured it all out.””
