Oscars 2024: Emma Stone calls Jimmy Kimmel a ‘p****’ after host pokes fun at actress’ movie on stage
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: A clip from the Oscars 2024 went viral when viewers believed they caught Emma Stone appearing displeased, with host Jimmy Kimmel and lip-reading attempts fueled speculation that she called him a "prick." The moment garnered attention as people tried to decipher what Stone might have said, after the 96th Academy Awards showcased a video montage of Best Picture nominee "Poor Things." Host Jimmy Kimmel quipped that the highlighted scenes were the only ones suitable for television, this jest alluded to the movie's explicit rated-R content, cracking a joke about the movie's content, suggesting it was excessively sexualized and not suitable for television.
Observing the Oscars, viewers noticed Stone leaning over to chat with her seatmates in response to Kimmel's joke. Stone seemed to say something to her husband, Dave McCary, who responded with laughter. Lip-reading enthusiasts swiftly speculated about her words, and some theorized that she playfully remarked, “He’s a prick,” to Kimmel's statement.
Stone received a nomination for Actress in a Leading Role for her portrayal of Bella Baxter in the film "Poor Things." This movie is one of the most nominated tonight, earning a total of 11 nominations across various categories, including Best Picture, Directing, Writing (Adapted Screenplay), Costume Design, and Cinematography.
How many Oscars does Emma Stone have?
Emma Stone won her first Best Actress Oscar for her performance in La La Land. In a November 2018 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Stone reflected on the intense awards season for La La Land. Jimmy Fallon asked about her experience at the Academy Awards, calling it a rush.
Stone replied, "That was surreal. That I don't really remember that well. It's just so crazy. It seems impossible. It probably is impossible but something weird happened. I really just remember being with my brother," mentioning her Oscars date, her brother Spencer, and highlighting the surreal and somewhat hazy nature of the experience.
How many times has Jimmy Kimmel hosted the Oscars?
Jimmy Kimmel, a fixture in late-night TV since 2003, made a return to prime-time as the host of the 96th Academy Awards. This marked his fourth time hosting the prestigious event and puts him in the company of Whoopi Goldberg and Jack Lemmon. However, he falls just short of Johnny Carson, who hosted five times, and Billy Crystal, who holds the record with nine hosting gigs.
