Emma Stone emerged victorious at the 96th Academy Awards, clinching the prestigious Best Actress Oscar for her performance in the film Poor Things. However, the celebratory moment took an unexpected turn when the actor experienced a wardrobe malfunction while accepting the award, as the back of her strapless Louis Vuitton gown split open. As Michelle Yeoh announced Emma Stone's name for the Best Actress category, the actor appeared visibly surprised. While embracing Mark Ruffalo and director Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma could be seen repeatedly touching the back of her dress. As she ascended the stairs to accept the award, she seemed to acknowledge the mishap, mentioning her dress breaking.
Emma Stone Shows Off Her "Broken Dress" At Oscars 2024
During her heartfelt acceptance speech, Emma Stone humorously addressed the wardrobe malfunction, attributing it to the recent live performance of I’m Just Ken by Ryan Gosling. She expressed gratitude to her team, emphasising the collaborative effort that goes into filmmaking. Emma acknowledged the collective effort of the cast and crew, highlighting the essence of teamwork in creating cinematic masterpieces.
Emma Stone's Full Speech for the Oscar Win
In a touching moment, Emma said, "The other night I was panicking, as you can kind of see happens a lot, that maybe something like this could happen. Yorgos [Lanthimos, Poor Things’ director] said to me, ‘Please take yourself out of it,’ and he was right, because it’s not about me. It’s about a team that came together to make something greater than the sum of its parts. And that is the best part about making movies, is all of us together. And I am so deeply honoured to share this with every cast member, with every crew member, with every single person who poured their love and their care and their brilliance into the making of this film."
The actor also extended her gratitude to her family, including her parents, brother, husband, and particularly her daughter, who was about to turn three years old. She affectionately declared her love for her daughter and credited her for bringing colour into their lives. Despite the wardrobe mishap, Emma maintained her poise and grace throughout her speech, concluding with a lighthearted remark about her dress.
Emma Stone's prevailed over formidable contenders, including Lily Gladstone, Annette Bening, Sandra Huller, and Carey Mulligan, showcasing her prowess as one of Hollywood's leading actors. This win marked Emma's second Oscar victory in the same category, following her previous win for La La Land, solidifying her status as a powerhouse performer in the film industry.
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