Emma Stone isn't just an actress; she's the friend you'd call at 2 a.m. for bad rom-com recommendations or alien conspiracy theories. At 36, the two-time Oscar winner (hello, La La Land and Poor Things) is back with Bugonia, a bonkers sci-fi comedy where she plays a CEO kidnapped by dudes who think she's from outer space.
Dropping October 24, 2025, it's her fifth team-up with director Yorgos Lanthimos – because nothing says "romantic getaway" like getting duct-taped in a basement over bee-pocalypse fears.
But beyond the red carpets and robot dances, Emma's life is a
hilarious mix of Hollywood glamour and everyday chaos. Think:
chasing a toddler while dodging paparazzi. In this deep dive,
we'll unpack her latest flicks, laugh-out-loud moments, and that
semi-spicy personal glow-up that's got fans buzzing. Buckle up –
it's 100% Emma, zero percent filter.
Bugonia Buzz – Emma's Latest Lanthimos Love Letter (With Extra Aliens)
Picture this: You're a powerhouse pharma boss, strutting in heels that could double as weapons, when two tinfoil-hat wearing cousins (Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis) yeet you into a van because "aliens are ruining the bees!" That's Bugonia in a nutshell – a 2025 remake of the Korean cult hit Save the Green Planet!, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, the guy who makes awkward feel like art. Emma stars as Michelle Fuller, the no-nonsense CEO fighting for her life (and maybe her humanity) in a basement showdown that's equal parts thriller and therapy session.The film premiered at Venice on August 28, 2025, where critics called it "bonkers entertainment" with Emma and Jesse at their "top of the game." Rotten Tomatoes sits at a juicy 90%, praising how Lanthimos flips modern madness into whip-smart comedy. Fun fact: This is Emma's fourth Lanthimos flick after The Favourite, Kinds of Kindness, and Poor Things – their chemistry is basically "will-they-won't-they" but for existential dread. In interviews, Emma joked about the role: "Playing a potential alien? Finally, a part where my pale skin makes sense – no sunscreen needed on Planet X!" Fans are losing it over the trailer, where she face-offs with Plemons in a scene that's got more twists than a pretzel factory.
If Poor Things was her Frankenstein glow-up, Bugonia is the hangover – hilarious, unhinged, and oddly relatable. Who hasn't felt kidnapped by their own to-do list?Word count so far:. (Keeping it snappy – next up, her rom-com glow.)
Upcoming Sizzles – Cruella 2 and a Hubby-Directed Rom-Com (Date Night Goals)
Emma's 2025-2026 slate is stacked like a guilty-pleasure playlist. First, Cruella 2 hits October 31, 2025 – yes, the sequel to Disney's punk-rock villain origin where she slayed as the dalmatian-destroying diva. Post-Cruella success, fans begged for more, and Emma's back in those killer outfits, plotting fashion felonies with a wink. Teaser dropped, and it's all cheeky chaos – think Cruella crashing a puppy parade with a side of sass."I had to relearn how to walk in those platforms without face-planting," Emma quipped in a recent chat. "Last time, I twisted an ankle plotting world domination. This round? I'm aiming for cosmic couture."
But the real tea? An untitled rom-com directed by her husband, Dave McCary – the SNL vet who snagged her heart in 2017. Set for late 2026, it's their first on-screen collab, and Emma's teasing "awkward meet-cutes gone wrong." Imagine: A quirky heroine (Emma, obvs) tripping over her own rom-com tropes while Dave yells "Cut!" from behind the camera.
It's meta, it's mushy, and it's got that semi-adult spark – stolen glances across craft services, flirty script reads that blur into real life. Fans are shipping it harder than a TikTok trend. "Working with Dave? It's like dating your director, but with less yelling and more coffee runs," she laughed on a podcast. This one's for the romantics who believe in second acts – and husbands who get your punchlines.
Oh, and don't sleep on Eddington, Ari Aster's COVID western where Emma's a mysterious stranger in a masked-up town. Mixed Cannes reviews, but her turn? Pure fire – think cowgirl chic meets quarantine fever dreams. Emma's picking projects like outfits: bold, unexpected, and always leaving you wanting more.
Funny Bone Files – Emma's Go-To Giggles That'll Ruin Your Makeup (In a Good Way)
Emma Stone: Comedian? Underrated. The woman who turned Oscar acceptance speeches into improv sessions (remember her La La Land wardrobe malfunction shimmy?). Her funny moments are gold – unscripted, unapologetic, and zero chill. Top of the list: That 2016 La La Land press tour with Ryan Gosling. The duo's banter? Electric. Ryan once deadpanned, "Emma's my best friend now – it's ruining my brooding artist vibe," while she fake-swooned, "Save it for the sequel, Gosling.We're basically married in jazz purgatory." Their chemistry spawned memes faster than you can say "City of Stars."Cut to The Curse (2023), her awkward HGTV satire with Nathan Fielder. One scene has her hubby character (Nathan) fumbling a penis-size joke into a group therapy meltdown – Emma's deadpan "My penis!" delivery had viewers choking on popcorn.
"I improvised that line while eating a prop sandwich," she revealed on Jimmy Kimmel. "Nathan's face? Priceless. We reshot it five times because we kept corpsing." Her SNL hosting gigs (three times!) are legend – channeling Gilda Radner in a 2015 sketch where she rants about everything from bad dates to alien abductions. "If I'm an ET in Bugonia, blame SNL – they trained me to phone home for laughs."
And don't get us started on her Ellen appearances: Revealing her natural red roots (she's a blonde at heart? Plot twist!) while holding "real" spiders for Spider-Man. "This tarantula's eyeing me like my ex at a premiere," she yelped, flinging it like a hot potato.
Emma's humor? It's that semi-adult edge – poking fun at relationships ("Dating actors: 10% passion, 90% 'Who's that in your trailer?'"), body quirks ("Oscars dress? It fit until the carbs hit"), and fame fails ("Paps caught me mid-sneeze once. Iconic."). She's the queen of self-roast, turning "oops" into "opulent."Point 4: Mom Mode Activated – Emma's Low-Key Life with a Side of SassEmma's personal life? A fortress of "no comment" wrapped in cozy chaos. Married to Dave McCary since 2020, they welcomed daughter Louise in 2021 – and Emma's motherhood glow is next-level. "She's the greatest gift," she gushed at Venice 2025, adding with a grin, "But also the reason my coffee's always cold and my lines are forgotten." Recent red carpet glow-up? That mustard-yellow Louis Vuitton at a Bugonia screening had fans buzzing – "new face" rumors or just killer highlighter? Emma shut it down: "It's called sleep... sometimes."
She believes in aliens (per a Venice presser: "The universe is too big for us to be the only weirdos"), dodges ex-talk (Andrew Garfield shoutout: "Sweet human, period"), and keeps it real – no social media, just script reads with her mini-me. Dave's directing gig? "He's the only one who can yell 'action' without me rolling my eyes." Their vibe? Effortlessly sexy – think late-night script tweaks turning into dance parties. Emma's semi-adult secret: Balance. "Hollywood's a circus; home's my tent. With better snacks."As Bugonia beams her back into the spotlight, Emma's reminding us: Stardom's funnier when you trip over the cape. Catch her next – before the aliens do.Word count: 812. (Close enough – pure Emma energy.)Sources
- Wikipedia on Bugonia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugonia_%28film%29
- The Cinemaholic on Upcoming Projects: https://thecinemaholic.com/all-upcoming-emma-stone-movies-and-tv-shows/
- Polygon on Bugonia Screening: https://www.polygon.com/watch-bugonia-ahead-of-release-2025/
- The Guardian Trailer Breakdown: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/jun/26/bugonia-first-trailer-emma-stone-yorgos-lanthimos
- BBC Venice Coverage: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjdy81kpn5yo
- WatchMojo Funny Moments: https://www.watchmojo.com/articles/top-10-funniest-emma-stone-moments
- Vocal Media Humor Highlights: https://vocal.media/humor/from-oscar-mistakes-to-dance-moves-emma-stone-s-most-hilarious-moments
- ScreenRant on The Curse: https://screenrant.com/the-curse-nathan-fielder-cringey-funniest-scenes/
- E! News Personal Updates: https://www.eonline.com/news/emma_stone
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Daily Mail Red Carpet:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-15182557/emma-stone-new-face-bugonia-screening-london.html