Emma Stone Demanded More Money Than Her Movie’s Total Budget As She Earned $22,500,000 For Oscar Winning Role

Emma Stone Demanded More Money Than Her Movie's Total Budget As She Earned $22,500,000 For Oscar Winning Role
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Emma Stone has given some brilliant performances throughout her acting career. With her charm and versatility, Stone has established her name in the Hollywood industry. With her iconic roles in movies like The Help, Crazy, Stupid, Love, The Amazing Spider-Man, and La La Land, Stone became a household name.

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Being cognizant of her standout performance in the films, Stone once demanded a whopping amount from the makers of the film, which exceeded the budget of the entire film. Stone, being the impeccable actress she is, did ace the role, bagging an Academy Award for her performance.

Emma Stone
Emma Stone

Emma Stone took a swing by demanding an enormous amount

The A-list actress Emma Stone has successfully spread her charm throughout her career. The actress is also one of the highest-paid female actors in Hollywood. Those who have been following the actress, won’t be startled by her glory in the film industry. The actress started her acting career at a very young age, and since then she has proven herself as a promising actress.

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Her career saw a meteoric rise after her appearance in the musical film La La Land. Stone’s iconic performance in the film remains one of her most memorable works in the industry. The chemistry between Stone and her co-star Ryan Gosling indeed created magic on screen, as the film was well acclaimed by the audience. Damien Chazelle’s Oscar-winning musical made a blast at the box office, earning $449 million worldwide.

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La La Land
La La Land

The movie received an overwhelming response from the audience since its earnings exceeded its budget. The movie had a production budget of just $30 million, out of which Emma Stone earned $22.5 million.

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Stone certainly had faith in her impeccable acting skills, which gave her the confidence to demand 3/4 of the film’s budget. However, since the actress aced her role and the film succeeded at the box office, it can be concluded that the gamble served both the filmmakers and Stone well.

Also Read: “We both really do love each other”: Emma Stone Went From Getting Insecure and Envying Jennifer Lawrence to Loving Her After Almost Quitting Acting

What is Emma Stone currently doing?

Emma Stone in Poor Things
Emma Stone in Poor Things

The Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone is currently starring in the upcoming science fiction film Poor Things. The actress will be seen portraying the lead protagonist, who is the subject of an experiment. Stone will be seen alongside Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, and Mark Ruffalo. The film will mark its theatrical release on September 8, 2023.

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After enjoying a brief break from her career, Stone is all set to make her comeback in the Hollywood industry. Apart from starring in Poor Things, the 34-year-old actress will appear in And alongside Joe Alwyn, which is expected to release in 2024.

Also Read: “My ego is going nuts, I will never work again”: Emma Stone Felt She Would Never Be a Great Actor After Meeting Jennifer Lawrence

Source: Showbiz CheatSheet

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