Emma Stone rejoices in Bafta Awards success for Poor Things

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Emma Stone rejoices in Bafta Awards success for Poor Things
A popular Scottish novel's adaptation won numerous top honours at the Bafta Awards, making it a success.

The film Poor Things, directed by Greek Yorgos Lanthimos, won five awards on Sunday night at the Baftas. The film caused controversy in Scotland because it was not set in Glasgow, as the novel suggested.

Emma Stone defeated Margot Robbie's portrayal of Barbie in the summer blockbuster to win the leading actress award for Bella Baxter.

Given that Poor Things is the first movie in which Stone has served as both an actor and a producer, she called the victory "doubly meaningful."

"You put a lot of your heart and soul into making a film," the 35-year-old remarked.

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You become close to this group of people because many of them spend months at a time apart from their family.Furthermore, the thrill of having it accepted, noticed, or adored by others is incredibly meaningful, and you never know when it will occur.

"If others will find it as meaningful as it does for you.

"And to serve as this movie's producer as well.

"It seems doubly meaningful, both in front of (the camera) and behind; it was amazing to be a part of. This was the first film that I produced alongside acting.

"I believe that a lot of movies that draw crowds to theatres also garner more attention for the movie."Furthermore, I believe that many deserving individuals go unawarded, which sparks discussion about the issue and, ideally, leads to cultural shifts.

Additionally, Poor Things took home awards for costume design, special visual effects, makeup and hair, and production design.

The only more adorned movie of the evening was Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan.For his portrayal of the title role, Cillian Murphy earned the leading actor award, and Robert Downey Jr. took home the best supporting actor trophy.

In addition, Nolan was named the best director, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph won the Bafta for best supporting actress for her work in The Holdovers.

Oppenheimer, which Murphy referred to as his "Oppenhomies," was also named best film, capping off a great evening for Nolan.

Oppenheimer finished with seven victories overall, closely followed by Poor Things with five.

Earlier in the evening, seasoned director Ken Loach and his longtime screenwriter Paul Laverty stood together on the red carpet, holding signs demanding an end to hostilities in Gaza.