Emma Stone wins Best Actress at 2024 Oscars, topping Lily Gladstone

Emma Stone beats Lily Gladstone in historic Best Actress win at 2024 Oscars after months-long rivalry, making Oscars history.

Emma Stone emerged victorious at the 2024 Academy Awards, clinching the prestigious Best Actress award and bringing an end to a thrilling rivalry with Lily Gladstone. The intense competition between the two talented actresses had been ongoing for months, starting at the Golden Globes in January. Stone secured the Best Actress in a Comedy award at the Globes, while Gladstone triumphed in the Drama category.

Although they didn't directly compete at the Globes, the two actresses faced off at various other awards ceremonies. Stone continued her winning streak by snagging the Best Actress accolade at the BAFTAs. However, the tables turned at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards, where Gladstone claimed the coveted prize, voted on by many of the same individuals who have a say in the Oscars.

Gladstone's potential victory would have been groundbreaking, as the 37-year-old actress of Siksikaitsitapi and NiMíiPuu heritage would have been the first Native American to win in the Best Actress category. Despite previous nominations for Indigenous actresses like Yalitza Aparicio and Keisha Castle-Hughes, no Native American performer has ever clinched an Oscars acting award.

In the film "Moon," Gladstone portrays Mollie Kyle, a member of the Osage Nation who faces tragedy and loss as her family falls victim to a sinister plot. On the other hand, Stone stars in "Poor," a gender-swapped adaptation of Frankenstein where she plays the monster character. The movie kicked off the night by dominating several design categories, with wins for Best Costume Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, and Best Production Design.

The 2023 Best Actress Oscar was claimed by Michelle Yeoh for "Everything Everywhere All at Once," marking her as the first Asian actress to receive the prestigious award. Emma Stone's victory at the 2024 Academy Awards solidified her status as a powerhouse in the industry and highlighted the exceptional talent of both herself and her fellow nominee, Lily Gladstone.