Emma Stone wins second Oscar for her role in the bizarre and fantastical film “Poor Things”
Last year’s Oscar for best actress went to a universe-hopping laundromat owner with hot dogs for fingers, but this year’s winner took things to a whole new level of strange. Emma Stone took home the award for her performance in the Yorgos Lanthimos-directed film “Poor Things” as Bella Baxter, a woman resurrected by a mad scientist with the brain of her unborn child implanted in her skull.
In the film, Stone’s character navigates the world with the impulses of an infant, eventually progressing into a child testing boundaries and seeking independence in a male-dominated society. Stone, visibly overwhelmed in her acceptance speech, credited her success to the collaborative effort of the team behind the film.
This victory marks Stone’s second Oscar win for best actress, following her win for “La La Land” in 2016. In “Poor Things,” Stone’s portrayal of Bella Baxter is described as charmingly blunt and brash, with a desire for freedom and experimentation.
The film provided Stone with a unique acting challenge as her character goes through a range of experiences, from learning how to walk and talk to discovering her sexuality and facing the darkest aspects of humanity. Stone expressed a deep connection to her character, stating that she felt like she lived with Bella for a long time.
This past year has been a turning point in Stone’s career as she moved away from mainstream roles to take on more unconventional projects like “Poor Things” and the TV show “The Curse.” Stone’s dedication to her craft and willingness to take on challenging roles has solidified her status as one of Hollywood’s most versatile and talented actresses.
