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Emma Stone Makes History with Seventh Oscar Nomination

1/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Emma Stone earns her seventh Oscar nomination for Lead Actress for Bugonia, becoming youngest woman to reach seven nominations.
She won Oscars for La La Land and Poor Things.
Stone is the first woman nominated for both acting and producing in the same film.
This year she competes against Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, Renate Reinsve.
Jesse Plemons did not receive a nomination for Best Lead Actor.

History

Historical Context

Viola Davis made history in 2017 by becoming the first African American woman to win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for "Fences," amid ongoing diversity criticisms within the Academy, where only 7% of nominees were people of color. This milestone reflects a gradual shift in representation, as seen in 2023 with Emma Stone's nomination alongside diverse talent, indicating evolving recognition in the film industry.

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Story summary

Emma Stone earns her seventh Oscar nomination for Lead Actress for Bugonia, becoming youngest woman to reach seven nominations.
She won Oscars for La La Land and Poor Things.
Stone is the first woman nominated for both acting and producing in the same film.
This year she competes against Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, Renate Reinsve.
Jesse Plemons did not receive a nomination for Best Lead Actor.

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