Summary
- Jimmy Kimmel joked about Poor Things at the Oscars, but Emma Stone didn't seem pleased with the jab.
- Fans believed she mouthed a bad word about him to her husband during the ceremony.
- Stone and Kimmel have a friendly relationship, as evidenced by their interviews on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
While movie buffs can try to guess who will take home each Oscar, there are always unpredictable moments at the ceremony. One thing is for sure, though: when a late-night host and comedian like Jimmy Kimmel is hosting, he's going to crack some jokes about the movies and celebrities that got the most hype before the event.
Although some people think Poor Things is a bad movie, Emma Stone celebrated a Best Actress Academy Award win for playing Bella Baxter in the movie directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. The actress was also part of an awkward viral moment. When Jimmy Kimmel joked about the intimate scenes in the movie, fans thought that Stone looked mad. In this article, we'll take a look at how well Emma Stone and Jimmy Kimmel got along before he made fun of Poor Things, along with what he actually said.
What Was Jimmy Kimmel And Poor Things Star Emma Stone's Relationship Before The 2024 Oscars Joke?
Since Emma Stone has starred in many successful movies, she is no doubt used to people saying both positive and negative things about her. While Stone seemed to be upset with Jimmy Kimmel for joking about Poor Things at the 2024 Oscars, there appear to be no hard feelings between Stone and Kimmel. While the two have never said that they are good friends, Stone has been a frequent guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! which suggests that the two get along fairly well. If they didn't, it seems unlikely that the actress would agree to appear on the show more than once. After all, she is famous enough that she can pick and choose what press she wants to do.
In 2022, Emma Stone appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to talk about various topics, such as her starring role in Cruella. Stone and Kimmel had an easy rapport and seemed to like talking to each other. They began the interview by saying "good to see you." Kimmel then shared a bit of insight into their relationship. He said:
"I think the last time I saw you was backstage at the Oscars... and then we thought La La Land won Best Picture... I wonder what you remember because I've not had a chance to talk to you about that crazy moment. Do you remember any of that?"
As Kimmel said, he and Stone don't talk frequently, and they didn't chat in detail about Faye Dunaway mistakingly saying that La La Land won Best Picture. According to USA Today, Moonlight actually won that honor. But even though it doesn't seem as if Kimmel and Stone are particularly close, they were warm and friendly toward each other during this interview and seemed happy to be talking. At the end of the interview, Kimmel said that Cruella was "terrific."
How Many Oscars Awards Has Jimmy Kimmel Hosted?
- 89th Academy Awards (2017)
- 90th Academy Awards (2018)
- 95th Academy Awards (2023)
- 96th Academy Awards (2024)
Emma Stone returned to Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2023 along with Nathan Fielder, her co-star in The Curse. Kimmel made it clear right away that he was thrilled that Stone was back on the late-night show.
Kimmel said:
"I would be excited to have either one of you individually here but together, man oh man, this is fantastic."
Kimmel is known for being outspoken, for example when he was critical of Craig Ferguson quitting late-night TV. But whenever he interviewed Stone, he praised her acting and seemed genuinely excited to see her.
How Many Oscars Has Emma Stone Won?
- Best Actress for La La Land (2017)
- Best Actress for Poor Things (2024)
While fans thought that Emma Stone was angry with Jimmy Kimmel for his Poor Things Oscar joke, the talk-show host joked about Stone at the 2018 Oscars. He referenced the Best Picture mix-up and said:
"This year, when you hear your name called, don't get up right away. Give us a minute. We don't want another thing."
When the camera panned to Stone sitting in the audience, she was smiling and laughing and didn't seem bothered at all. This suggests that she and Kimmel have always had a fairly good relationship.
What Joke Did Jimmy Kimmel Make About Emma Stone's Poor Things Role At The 2024 Oscars?
Given the hype surrounding Poor Things and its bold, unique plot, it was perhaps inevitable that Jimmy Kimmel would make a joke about it at some time during the 2024 Oscars ceremony. According to Decider, Emma Stone seemed upset that Kimmel poked fun at Poor Things. After a scene from the movie was shown, Kimmel said:
“Those were all the parts of Poor Things that we’re allowed to show on TV."
According to Decider, Stone mouthed the phrase "Oh my God," and numerous publications agreed that the actress didn't seem pleased with the joke. Entertainment Weekly reported that it seemed like Stone said "prick." However, it's unknown if this is really what Stone said, and she hasn't explained how she really felt about Kimmel's joke. Page Six reported that people debated Stone's response to Kimmel's joke. Some said that she was annoyed and others thought that the response was overblown.
Whether or not Emma Stone was actually upset about Jimmy Kimmel's Poor Things joke, she loved playing Bella in Poor Things. In an interview with The Wrap, she said that portraying this unique character "was about taking away as much shame and self-judgment as possible to see it through her eyes.”
Emma Stone also sounded thrilled to have won her second Academy Award. According to People, Stone referenced some Taylor Swift lyrics during her acceptance speech.
Stone said, "I am so deeply honored to share this with every cast member, with every crew member, with every single person who poured their love and their care and their brilliance into the making of this film." The actress then thanked her family, her husband Dave McCary, and mentioned her daughter Louise. She said, "And, most importantly, my daughter, who's gonna be 3 in three days and has turned our lives technicolor. I love you bigger than the whole sky, my girl."
