Emma Stone expresses gratitude to the 'Poor Things' screenwriter for the impactful 'I Must Go Punch That Baby' line in her BAFTAs speech, describing it as a transformative experience
When Emma Stone won her leading actress BAFTA award on Sunday night, she praised her mother for giving her life and her 'Poor Things' scriptwriter Tony McNamara for the line 'I gotta go punch that baby'.
"Thank you for the line, Tony: 'I have to go punch that baby.'" On stage, Stone expressed gratitude to director Yorgos Lanthimos, her fellow actors and crew, and her dialect coach Neil Swain, saying, "It was life-changing for me."
"Even though I say 'wahter' as an American, [Neil] did not laugh at me when he taught me how to say 'wart-ter,'" said the actor who played a British character in the film. Stone chuckled. "I am so grateful to England for welcoming me."
The star was careful to acknowledge her mother as well. "Because she's the most amazing person I've ever met and she motivates me every day." I'm incredibly appreciative to her for constantly giving me the ridiculous notion that I could pull off anything like this. Nothing here would exist, not even my life, without her! Thus, mum, thank you also for that!
In addition, Stone produced "Poor Things." Since this was the first movie I produced in addition to acting in, it feels very significant because they are both right in front of me. Speaking at a news conference held after the awards, Stone said, "It was amazing to be a part of it."
In "Poor Things," Stone portrays Bella, a creation of a recluse Victorian scientist, who resembles Frankenstein. Although she appears to be an adult, she actually has the mental capacity of a child at the start of the movie and quickly sets off on a seductive journey to learn about the world around her.
For the leading actress prize, Stone faced out against Fantasia Barrino from "The Colour Purple," Sandra Hüller from "Anatomy of a Fall," Vivian Oparah from "Rye Lane," Carey Mulligan from "Maestro," and Margot Robbie from "Barbie."After winning the golden mask for leading actress in 2017 for her performance in "La La Land" with Ryan Gosling, Stone is now on her second BAFTA win. In addition, Gosling received a nomination on Sunday night for best supporting actor for his role in "Barbie," which was not successful in winning any prizes.
In addition, Stone has already had three nominations: for leading actress for "The Favourite" in 2019 and for supporting actress for "Birdman" in 2015, as well as for the Rising Star award in 2011.
In addition, she is a candidate for the Academy Awards' best actress prize next month.
With nominations in 11 categories, "Poor Things" was the second-most nominated picture at the BAFTAs, after Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer." Five awards were won by it, including outstanding production design and wardrobe.
"Thank you for the line, Tony: 'I have to go punch that baby.'" On stage, Stone expressed gratitude to director Yorgos Lanthimos, her fellow actors and crew, and her dialect coach Neil Swain, saying, "It was life-changing for me."
"Even though I say 'wahter' as an American, [Neil] did not laugh at me when he taught me how to say 'wart-ter,'" said the actor who played a British character in the film. Stone chuckled. "I am so grateful to England for welcoming me."
The star was careful to acknowledge her mother as well. "Because she's the most amazing person I've ever met and she motivates me every day." I'm incredibly appreciative to her for constantly giving me the ridiculous notion that I could pull off anything like this. Nothing here would exist, not even my life, without her! Thus, mum, thank you also for that!
In addition, Stone produced "Poor Things." Since this was the first movie I produced in addition to acting in, it feels very significant because they are both right in front of me. Speaking at a news conference held after the awards, Stone said, "It was amazing to be a part of it."
In "Poor Things," Stone portrays Bella, a creation of a recluse Victorian scientist, who resembles Frankenstein. Although she appears to be an adult, she actually has the mental capacity of a child at the start of the movie and quickly sets off on a seductive journey to learn about the world around her.
For the leading actress prize, Stone faced out against Fantasia Barrino from "The Colour Purple," Sandra Hüller from "Anatomy of a Fall," Vivian Oparah from "Rye Lane," Carey Mulligan from "Maestro," and Margot Robbie from "Barbie."After winning the golden mask for leading actress in 2017 for her performance in "La La Land" with Ryan Gosling, Stone is now on her second BAFTA win. In addition, Gosling received a nomination on Sunday night for best supporting actor for his role in "Barbie," which was not successful in winning any prizes.
In addition, Stone has already had three nominations: for leading actress for "The Favourite" in 2019 and for supporting actress for "Birdman" in 2015, as well as for the Rising Star award in 2011.
In addition, she is a candidate for the Academy Awards' best actress prize next month.
With nominations in 11 categories, "Poor Things" was the second-most nominated picture at the BAFTAs, after Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer." Five awards were won by it, including outstanding production design and wardrobe.