Emma Stone Reunites Reporter Viral Cannes Moment

Emma Stone reunited with a Kazakh reporter at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival who had gone viral the previous year for calling her by her birth name, Emily, instead of her stage name. The reporter expressed his gratitude, explaining that Stone's warm and kind response at the earlier event had significantly boosted his career and personal life in Kazakhstan and Western media. Stone, who changed her professional name to Emma to avoid confusion with another actress, was pleased to hear how a simple use of her real name had such a positive impact. The reunion took place during the promotion of Stone's new film, Eddington, which received a standing ovation at its premiere and features co-stars Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, and Austin Butler. During the press conference, Stone also shared background on her name change, linking it to her admiration for Emma Bunton of the Spice Girls. Additionally, fellow actor Pedro Pascal spoke about resisting fear in the face of political pressures, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and self-expression.