Emily Jean Stone or better known simply as Emma Stone, has become one of the best actresses of recent times thanks to her performances. With her green eyes and blonde hair, although we are used to seeing her as a redhead, she has not only risen in the film industry due to her unusual beauty but also due to her enormous singing and acting talent. She is undoubtedly destined to become one of the brightest stars in Hollywood.

He debuted on the big screen with "Superbad", back in 2007, a teenage comedy, and since then he has built a solid repertoire of films from comedy, musicals to complex dramas, demonstrating great versatility, also with exciting projects such as " Poor Things", a fantastic thriller in which he shares the stage with renowned figures such as Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe.

Born on November 6, 1988 in Scottsdale, Arizona, Stone knew from a young age that her path was in acting. She convinced her parents to move to California with a Powerpoint presentation, balancing her school life with small roles in Nickelodeon and Disney Channel series. From a small role in a comedy about teenage life to reaching the top of Hollywood, her journey is worthy of a movie.

Furthermore, in her brilliant career, Emma Stone has been able to accumulate an impressive track record, including an Oscar, a BAFTA, a SAG and a Golden Globe for her unforgettable performance in "La La Land." Recognized at international festivals, her meteoric rise led her to be the highest-paid actress in the world in 2017, after appearing on the list of Hollywood's most promising actresses in 2012.

Stone's career is a testament to dedication, talent and an innate ability to captivate audiences with every role she plays. Her legacy on the big screen is a constant reminder of the power and magic of cinema.

Below we review her best films.

Gangster Squad

Year: 2013
Director: Ruben Flesicher
IMDb: 6.7

It is a thriller set in Los Angeles during the 1940s. A group of police officers tries to end the influence of the dangerous gangster Mickey Cohen in the city. Featuring an all-star cast, including Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling, and Emma Stone, the film offers action, intrigue, and a look at the golden age of organized crime.

Battle of the Sexes

Year: 2017
Director: Jonathan Dayton/Valerie Faris
IMDb: 6.7

It delves into the true story of the famous tennis exhibition between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs in 1973. The film, starring Emma Stone and Steve Carell, explores the fight for gender equality and the challenges faced by King in her career. sporty.

Zombieland: Double Tap

Year: 2019
Director: Ruben Fleischer
IMDb: 6.7

Five years after the events of the first film, Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita and Little Rock are still surviving a zombie apocalypse. The group reunites with other survivors and embarks on a journey to the White House to find safe haven.

The Amazing Spider-Man

Year: 2012
Director: Marc Webb
IMDb: 6.9

This reimagined version of the iconic superhero follows Peter Parker, played by Andrew Garfield, as he discovers his powers as Spider-Man. Emma Stone plays Gwen Stacy, Parker's love interest.

Easy A

Year: 2010
Director: Will Gluck
IMDb: 7.0

It's a modern teen comedy starring Emma Stone as Olive Penderghast, a high school student whose little lie about her love life turns into a rampant rumor. The movie aborda themes such as social judgment and identity as Olive attempts to change her school reputation.

Cruella

Year: 2021
Director: Craig Gillespie
IMDb: 7.3

This film offers a fresh look at the origin of the iconic character of Cruella de Vil, played by Emma Stone. Set in 1970s London, the story follows young Estella, a talented designer with a penchant for rebellious fashion, as she immerses herself in the world of haute couture and discovers the dark side of it.

Crazy, Stupid, Love

Year: 2011
Director: Glenn Ficarra/John Requa
IMDb: 7.4

This film is a romantic comedy that follows the life of Cal Weaver, played by Steve Carell, after his marriage falls apart. Emma Stone plays Hannah, a young woman who crosses Cal's path and helps him find his trust as he navigates the complexities of love and relationships.

The Favorite

Year: 2018
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
IMDb: 7.5

The film delves into the court of Queen Anne of Great Britain in the 18th century. The film presents an intriguing story of power, manipulation and rivalry between Queen Anne, played by Olivia Colman, and her two confidants, played by Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone.

Superbad

Year: 2007
Director: Greg Mottola
IMDb: 7.6

The film follows two high school friends, Seth and Evan, on a night full of comedic situations as they try to get alcohol for a party before graduation. Together with his friend Fogell, nicknamed "McLovin", they embark on a fun and chaotic odyssey. Along the way, they face challenges that test their friendship and lead them to reflect on the transition to adulthood. This youth comedy is a celebration of friendship, maturation and the unforgettable experiences of moving into adulthood.

zombieland

Year: 2009
Director: Ruben Fleischer
IMDb: 7.6

This post-apocalyptic horror comedy follows a group of survivors, including Emma Stone and Woody Harrelson, as they navigate a zombie-infested world. Full of dark humor and action, the film follows their adventures as they try to survive and find a safe haven.

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Year: 2014
Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu
IMDb: 7.7

The story follows an actor, played by Michael Keaton, known for playing an iconic superhero. Emma Stone plays her daughter in this thoughtful story about fame, ambition, and the fight for relevance in the world of entertainment.

La La Land

Year: 2016
Director: Damien Chazelle
IMDb: 8.0

It is a romantic musical that follows the love story between Mia, an aspiring actress played by Emma Stone, and Sebastian, a jazz pianist played by Ryan Gosling. Set in Los Angeles, the film is an ode to music, love and dreams.

The Help

Year: 2011
Director: Tate Taylor
IMDb: 8.1

The film is based on the book by Kathryn Stockett and focuses on the lives of African-American maids in the American South during the 1960s. Emma Stone plays Skeeter Phelan, a young writer who challenges social norms by writing a book. about their lives. The film highlights themes of bravery, racial discrimination and friendship.

Poor Things

Year: 2023
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
IMDb: 8.5

This film delves into a science fiction and fantasy story. In Victorian Scotland, Belle Baxter is a woman with no memory who is rescued by Dr. Archibald McCurdy. McCurdy decides to create a new woman, with supernatural abilities, using Belle's head and the body of a pregnant woman. The new woman, Bella Baxter, embarks on a quest to find her identity.

It is surprising to know that many of the world's most recognized and successful personalities have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives. From facing extreme poverty and emotional and physical abuse to enduring family tragedies and battling disease, these celebrities have shown incredible resilience and determination to achieve their goals.

Instead of letting their circumstances define them, these celebrities have become true role models, proving that success doesn't always come easily, but often requires a great deal of hard work and dedication. perseverance. They faced their challenges and fought for their dreams with an impressive tenacity and passion.

The fact that these celebrities have been able to overcome great difficulties and obstacles, and still achieve success, serves as a great inspiration for many of us. It shows us that it is possible to overcome any obstacle, no matter how big, if we focus on our goals and work hard to achieve them.

Which celebrities had a difficult childhood?

There are many celebrities who managed to overcome the adversity of a difficult childhood, below we will show you some of the most recognized.

Oprah Winfrey

Born into extreme poverty in Mississippi, Winfrey suffered sexual and emotional abuse from her family members during her childhood. Despite all this, she became one of the most influential and successful women in the world.

While in a detention center, she became pregnant at the age of 14, and then had a premature birth where the newborn died. Rather than let her past define her, Oprah used her pain as motivation to succeed and become an advocate for women's and minority rights.

Demi Moore

Her father had a problem with alcoholism and her mother had mental health problems. In her teens, she suffered abuse from an older man. But Moore didn't let her past stop her. Instead, she focused on her own career and went on to become one of Hollywood's most successful actresses, starring in movies like Ghost and A Few Good Men.

Tom Cruise

Due to the separation of her parents and a troubled relationship with her father, her childhood was not easy. In addition to her, she suffered from dyslexia and the continuous displacements of her family, divided and nomadic, from one side of the United States and Canada to the other, left her mark on him. She got to be in 14 different schools.

But despite these obstacles, Cruise managed to find success in Hollywood and became one of the most recognizable actors of his generation, starring in movies like Top Gun and Mission: Impossible.

Mariah Carey

He grew up in a dysfunctional home and experienced emotional and physical abuse from her older brother. She herself recounts that when she was 12 years old, her sister drugged her with Valium, offered her a pinkie nail full of cocaine, gave her third degree burns and tried to sell her to a pimp.

But despite these challenges, she went on to become one of the most successful singers of all time, selling more than 200 million records worldwide.

Charlize Theron

She suffered a tragedy as a teenager, when her mother killed her father in her own defense. Also, she grew up in South Africa during the apartheid era. On the other hand, an illness caused her to have no teeth until she was 11 years old, for which she received a lot of teasing at school.

But despite these obstacles, Theron went on to become one of Hollywood's most successful actresses, winning an Academy Award for her role in Monster.

Eminem

She had a difficult childhood in which she suffered abuse and neglect from her mother. She also grew up in absence of the father, who left home when he was six months old, and whom he refused to meet once he achieved fame.

But instead of letting his past get the better of him, he went on to become one of the most successful and respected rappers of all time, selling more than 150 million albums worldwide.

Jennifer Lawrence

He grew up in a dysfunctional family and had to work from an early age to help support his family. From a very young age, she suffered indifference from her schoolmates and she felt very lonely. In turn, her parents had not had a good attitude towards her, to the point of telling her that they did not want to have her, since they were not expecting more children.

But despite these challenges, she went on to become one of the most successful actresses of her generation, winning an Academy Award for her performance in Silver Linings Playbook.

Jim Carrey

She grew up in a poor family in Canada and had to work from a young age to help her family make ends meet. When she was 12 years old, she lost her house due to financial problems. Young Jim moved into a trailer with his parents and his two older brothers, having to work as a security guard to help his family.

He also received bullying from her schoolmates when they found out that he lived in a trailer.

But instead of letting his situation get the better of him, he focused on his career and became one of the most successful comedians of all time.

Leonardo Dicaprio

During her childhood, she suffered the divorce of her parents, so she lived with her mother for most of her childhood. He and his mother lived in the area of Hollywood taken over by prostitutes.

He began working from the age of 5 to financially support his family, in addition to which he was stopped on the street by a crack addict, who put him against the wall and threatened to stick a needle into him.

He even slept between boxes when he visited his father since his father did not provide him with a bed.

Despite the difficulties, DiCaprio persevered and managed to become one of the most successful actors in Hollywood. In addition to his film work, he is also an environmental activist and has worked on campaigns to combat climate change and protect wildlife.

Angelina Jolie

Actress and director Angelina Jolie also had a difficult childhood due to her parents' divorce and her troubled relationship with her father. Jolie also struggled with mental health issues and addiction issues in her teens. In an interview with Vanity Fair magazine, she talked about her experience and how she managed to overcome her childhood difficulties.

"My teenage years were a very dark time for me," Jolie said. "I've struggled with depression and self-harm, and I've also struggled with addiction." However, Jolie managed to overcome these difficulties and become one of the most recognized actresses in Hollywood. She is also known for her humanitarian work, having worked as a UN goodwill ambassador and as a human rights advocate.