Emma Stone wins second career Oscar for Poor Things

Emma Stone wins second Oscar for best actress in "Poor Things", jokes about dress mishap during emotional acceptance speech.

Emma Stone took home her second Academy Award on Sunday, March 10th, for her outstanding performance in the dark comedy "Poor Things", where she portrayed a woman brought back to life. The emotional and flustered Stone started her acceptance speech by humorously mentioning that her mint green strapless gown had ripped in the back during the ceremony.

Acknowledging the overwhelming moment, Stone expressed gratitude towards her fellow nominees, castmates, and family. This win marks her second Oscar, following her first win for the 2016 musical "La La Land". In "Poor Things", a Frankenstein-inspired film, Stone played Bella Baxter, a character reanimated by a mad scientist, portrayed by Willem Dafoe.

The movie follows Bella's journey of self-discovery and liberation, exploring themes of independence and sexuality. Stone has described this role as her favorite of her career, admiring Bella's curiosity and her ability to appreciate both the good and the bad.

Stone's career has been marked by diverse roles, from singing and dancing in "La La Land" to her nominations for best supporting actress in "Birdman" and "The Favourite". With breakthrough roles in films like "Superbad" and "The Help", Stone has solidified her place as a versatile and talented actress in Hollywood.

"Poor Things" was distributed by Searchlight Pictures, a subsidiary of Walt Disney. Emma Stone's exceptional talent and dedication to her craft have once again been recognized with this well-deserved Academy Award win.