Emma Stone reveals heart-wrenching reason she cried before shaving her head for new role

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In my commitment to bring authenticity to my role in Bugonia, I chose to emulate the courage of Sigourney Weaver, Demi Moore, and Natalie Portman by having my head shaved on set with a precision 1.5-millimeter blade for the film.

Just now, the 36-year-old actress was overcome with emotion in her trailer, as she recalled her mother, Krista Stone, having to lose her hair during her struggle with triple-negative breast cancer.

In awe, I couldn’t help but think, ‘Wow, she truly showcased courage.’ As for me, today, I’m stepping out of my comfort zone – shaving off my hair for all to see,” is one possible way to paraphrase it in the first person as an obsessed fan.

‘My mom was like, “I’m so jealous. I want to shave my head again!”‘

In 2008, Stone and her mom commemorated her cancer recovery by having renowned musician Paul McCartney draw bird feet tattoos for both of them, as they shared a deep affection for The Beatles’ song “Blackbird” from 1968.

As a lifestyle expert, I might rephrase it like this: In the intriguing blend of science fiction and comedy, I find myself delving into the story of two keen conspiracy theorists (Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis). Their mission? To snip off the distinctive locks from the character portrayed by a two-time Academy Award winner, Michelle – who just so happens to be the CEO of a prominent pharmaceutical corporation. Their bold action is meant to provide evidence that this woman is not of this Earth.

Emma, formerly known as Emily, found taking her first shower following her transformation to be truly remarkable. However, during her appearance at the New York Film Festival on October 5, she chose to hide her baldness under a wig.

Stone expressed disappointment, saying, “I was really looking forward to going out, but it didn’t happen, and I ended up bald instead. I think that would have been quite an adventure.

From Arizona, this lovely woman playfully commented that her hair growth has been rather gradual, considering how much time has passed, yet her friend, Jennifer Lawrence, admired the shaved style.

The Oscar winner jokingly expressed that he strongly disliked the idea of her shaving her head, as he had previously experienced the impact of a drastic hair change similar to Billie Jean King’s.

‘Honestly, she looked beautiful. She pulled it off.’

Emma worked on her sixth project with director Yorgos Lanthimos, following The Favourite (2018), Bleat (2022), Poor Things (2023), Kinds of Kindness (2024), and a music video for Jerskin Fendrix’s song Beth’s Farm (2025). In simpler terms, Emma has collaborated with director Yorgos Lanthimos on six occasions, with Bugonia being the latest addition to their list.

Emma is expected to dress up elegantly for the world premiere of the Focus Features movie, scheduled for August 28 at Sala Grande in Venice, Italy, during the 82nd Venice Film Festival.

The reimagined version of the 2003 South Korean movie “Save the Green Planet!” by a 51-year-old Greek director is set to premiere in American cinemas on October 31, while British audiences can expect it in their theaters starting November 7.

Having a four-year-old daughter Louise Jean simplified everything significantly for Stone, who tied the knot with Dave McCary, a writer for Saturday Night Live, in 2020.

She excitedly expressed that it may sound like a worn-out phrase, yet it significantly alters and streamlines everything.

‘There’s nothing I feel luckier about. She’s the greatest gift of my life, for sure.’

In 2020, Emma and Dave, the joint founders of Fruit Tree Productions, have concluded the sale of their recently refurbished mansion located in Austin, Texas, priced at a reported $23.5 million on Realtor.com.

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2025-08-12 01:20