Emma Stone has cemented her status as one of the top actresses in Hollywood by winning her second Oscar in less than ten years, joining a very exclusive club of actors who have won more than one Academy Award. Stone, who won her first Oscar in 2017 for “La La Land,” took home the award this year for her leading role in “Poor Things.”
The American actress now joins the ranks of legends such as Katharine Hepburn, Meryl Streep, and Jack Nicholson, who have all won multiple Oscars in their careers. Other actors with more than one Academy Award include Ingrid Bergman, Daniel Day-Lewis, Frances McDormand, and Walter Brennan.
Stone’s accomplishment also places her alongside iconic actresses like Bette Davis, Jane Fonda, and Elizabeth Taylor, who have won two Oscars for best leading actress. Despite her impressive record, Stone still has a way to go to break the all-time record for the most Oscars won.
In addition to Stone’s win, the Oscars 2024 saw other historical moments, such as Billie Eilish becoming the youngest person to win two Oscars. The 22-year-old singer won best original song for “What Was I Made For” from “Barbie,” adding to her previous win in 2022 for the song “No Time to Die” from the James Bond film of the same name.
Irish actor Cillian Murphy made history by becoming the first actor born in Ireland to win best leading actor, while Mark Ruffalo continues to hold the record for the actor with the most nominations without a win – with four nominations to his name. Diane Warren, with 15 nominations, also remains without a win in the best original song category.
In the history of the Oscars, Walt Disney holds the record for the most awarded person, with 59 nominations and 26 competitive awards. Composer John Williams is the living person with the most nominations, while Meryl Streep is the actress with the most nominations in Academy history.
Overall, the Oscars 2024 showcased incredible talent and celebrated the achievements of both seasoned veterans and emerging stars in the film industry.