Emma Stone’s Out-of-This-World Awards Season Momentum
So there’s a lot of buzz going around again about Emma Stone — and honestly, at this point, it almost feels like a yearly tradition. Another year, another Golden Globe nomination. This time, she’s been recognized for her role in “Bugonia,” earning a nod in the Best Actress category for a musical or comedy. The nomination was announced on December 8, and it marks her ninth Golden Globes nod. Nine! That alone tells you how consistently strong her work has been.
In “Bugonia,” Stone plays Michelle Fuller, a cold, calculating pharmaceutical CEO who becomes the target of a conspiracy theorist, played by Jesse Plemons — and he’s convinced she’s secretly an alien. What’s wild is that the film leans into that premise and doesn’t back away. Stone’s character goes from icy corporate power to fear, vulnerability, manipulation, and even humor, sometimes within minutes. And if you know Emma Stone, you know she can shift tones effortlessly. This complexity is a big part of why she was nominated again.
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People are asking whether she can win — not just the Golden Globe, but possibly the Oscar. At the Globes, she definitely has a shot. The category is packed with big names like Amanda Seyfried, Cynthia Erivo, Chase Infiniti, Kate Hudson, and Rose Byrne, so it’s not an easy field. But Stone’s track record speaks for itself. She’s already won Globes — and Oscars — for “La La Land” and “Poor Things,” and both wins translated into major momentum for her career.
Now, as for the Oscars, that path is more uncertain. Jessie Buckley is widely viewed as the frontrunner for “Hamnet,” even though Oscar nominations haven’t been announced yet. That’s just how Hollywood works — the predictions start early, and the hype machine never sleeps. But there’s something interesting about Stone’s performance in “Bugonia” that sets her apart. If she gets nominated for playing an alien in human disguise, she’d be the first performer in over four decades to compete in the acting categories for playing a literal extraterrestrial. The last time that happened was Jeff Bridges in 1984’s “Starman.” It’s rare because most alien characters are animated, motion-captured, or too effects-heavy to qualify for acting recognition.
What really strengthens Stone’s chances is the twist in the film — her true identity isn’t revealed until the final moments. For the entire movie, audiences are kept guessing whether she’s lying or telling the truth. That final turn forces people to reevaluate her performance, and voters love roles that reward a second look.
So now we wait for January 11 for the Golden Globes and January 22 for the Oscar nominations. But one thing is clear: Emma Stone has positioned herself, once again, at the center of awards season conversation — and she isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
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