Jesse Eisenberg shocked his former Zombieland costar Emma Stone with a candy shout-out throughout his Greatest Screenplay acceptance speech on the Unbiased Spirit Awards.
On Saturday, February 22, Eisenberg, 41, took house the writing trophy for his movie A Actual Ache, which Stone, 36, produced alongside her husband, Dave McCary, underneath their Fruit Tree manufacturing firm.
“I met Emma once we had been in Zombieland collectively in 2009 and since then I write little journal articles and little issues on McSweeney’s, and she or he’s the one individual, I’m together with my mother right here, who would take little screenshots of it over the past 15 years and ship me issues like, ‘That is such a humorous line!’” he stated in his speech. “On the time, she was positively, and nonetheless [is], probably the most well-known I do know, and but additionally probably the most devoted to encouraging me as a author.”
The digital camera then panned to Stone, who shyly smiled as Eisenberg continued to reward her expertise and efforts within the trade. She even mouthed “oh my God” as he deemed her his “fairy godmother.”
“I take into consideration her not as my producer, however like a fairy godmother that I’m using the coattails of her goodwill,” he added. “And I feel it’s so necessary that anyone like her, who’s so unbelievably profitable in mainstream motion pictures, search for folks like me and Julio [Torres], and Jane [Schoenbrun], to attempt to produce our motion pictures with all of the goodwill that she’s amassed so rightly and deservedly over the past a number of years. Thanks, Emma.”
Stone appeared teary-eyed because the digital camera discovered her as soon as once more. She threw her fingers up and seemingly advised Eisenberg from her seat, “Cease. What the hell?”
The Oscar-winning actress appeared pretty in an Emilia Wickstead ensemble, which featured a beaded and plunging black high and coordinating inexperienced skirt. She paired the look with black heels, Irene Neuwirth jewellery and her new pixie haircut.
Stone was on the Santa Monica award present in celebration of A Actual Ache in addition to I Noticed the TV Glow, Problemista and Fantasmas, which she additionally govt produced. Fruit Tree lately signed a first-look film deal at Common.

“I’ve lengthy admired Emma’s versatility as an actress, fearlessly embodying each function. Paired with Dave’s distinctive comedic voice and inventive instincts, we’ve seen the unimaginable work they’ve completed collectively. We’re thrilled to help the artistic ambition and imaginative and prescient that Emma and Dave will proceed to convey to tasks behind the digital camera,” stated NBC Common chairman Donna Langley.
Stone and McCary, 39, added, “Fruit Tree was based with a ardour for supporting formidable filmmakers and daring storytelling. Working with the wonderful workforce at Common permits us to push these boundaries even additional. We couldn’t be extra grateful to Donna, Peter, and Erik for his or her partnership, and we’re wanting ahead to what the longer term holds collectively.”
The duo tied the knot in September 2020 and welcomed daughter Louise Jean in March 2021. Previous to marrying McCary, 42, Stone dated A Actual Ache star Kieran Culkin in addition to actor Andrew Garfield.
Culkin — who’s nominated for an Oscar for his function in A Actual Ache — stated Stone was a serious purpose why he did the film, admitting to Vogue in September 2024 that he virtually dropped out resulting from household obligations. (He shares two younger youngsters together with his spouse Jazz Charton.)
He recalled speaking to Stone simply weeks earlier than the shoot was resulting from begin: “She goes: ‘For those who don’t do it, your entire film falls aside. However that’s not your accountability. You shouldn’t really feel that burden in any respect.’”
Culkin marveled at her strategy: “She was good sufficient to let me off the hook. So I assume I’m…in?”
When he flew to Poland to movie, Stone made positive she and McCary had been even on the identical flight for additional help.
Jesse Eisenberg shocked his former Zombieland costar Emma Stone with a candy shout-out throughout his Greatest Screenplay acceptance speech on the Unbiased Spirit Awards.
On Saturday, February 22, Eisenberg, 41, took house the writing trophy for his movie A Actual Ache, which Stone, 36, produced alongside her husband, Dave McCary, underneath their Fruit Tree manufacturing firm.
“I met Emma once we had been in Zombieland collectively in 2009 and since then I write little journal articles and little issues on McSweeney’s, and she or he’s the one individual, I’m together with my mother right here, who would take little screenshots of it over the past 15 years and ship me issues like, ‘That is such a humorous line!’” he stated in his speech. “On the time, she was positively, and nonetheless [is], probably the most well-known I do know, and but additionally probably the most devoted to encouraging me as a author.”
The digital camera then panned to Stone, who shyly smiled as Eisenberg continued to reward her expertise and efforts within the trade. She even mouthed “oh my God” as he deemed her his “fairy godmother.”
“I take into consideration her not as my producer, however like a fairy godmother that I’m using the coattails of her goodwill,” he added. “And I feel it’s so necessary that anyone like her, who’s so unbelievably profitable in mainstream motion pictures, search for folks like me and Julio [Torres], and Jane [Schoenbrun], to attempt to produce our motion pictures with all of the goodwill that she’s amassed so rightly and deservedly over the past a number of years. Thanks, Emma.”
Stone appeared teary-eyed because the digital camera discovered her as soon as once more. She threw her fingers up and seemingly advised Eisenberg from her seat, “Cease. What the hell?”
The Oscar-winning actress appeared pretty in an Emilia Wickstead ensemble, which featured a beaded and plunging black high and coordinating inexperienced skirt. She paired the look with black heels, Irene Neuwirth jewellery and her new pixie haircut.
Stone was on the Santa Monica award present in celebration of A Actual Ache in addition to I Noticed the TV Glow, Problemista and Fantasmas, which she additionally govt produced. Fruit Tree lately signed a first-look film deal at Common.

“I’ve lengthy admired Emma’s versatility as an actress, fearlessly embodying each function. Paired with Dave’s distinctive comedic voice and inventive instincts, we’ve seen the unimaginable work they’ve completed collectively. We’re thrilled to help the artistic ambition and imaginative and prescient that Emma and Dave will proceed to convey to tasks behind the digital camera,” stated NBC Common chairman Donna Langley.
Stone and McCary, 39, added, “Fruit Tree was based with a ardour for supporting formidable filmmakers and daring storytelling. Working with the wonderful workforce at Common permits us to push these boundaries even additional. We couldn’t be extra grateful to Donna, Peter, and Erik for his or her partnership, and we’re wanting ahead to what the longer term holds collectively.”
The duo tied the knot in September 2020 and welcomed daughter Louise Jean in March 2021. Previous to marrying McCary, 42, Stone dated A Actual Ache star Kieran Culkin in addition to actor Andrew Garfield.
Culkin — who’s nominated for an Oscar for his function in A Actual Ache — stated Stone was a serious purpose why he did the film, admitting to Vogue in September 2024 that he virtually dropped out resulting from household obligations. (He shares two younger youngsters together with his spouse Jazz Charton.)
He recalled speaking to Stone simply weeks earlier than the shoot was resulting from begin: “She goes: ‘For those who don’t do it, your entire film falls aside. However that’s not your accountability. You shouldn’t really feel that burden in any respect.’”
Culkin marveled at her strategy: “She was good sufficient to let me off the hook. So I assume I’m…in?”
When he flew to Poland to movie, Stone made positive she and McCary had been even on the identical flight for additional help.