Jesse Eisenberg Gets Emotional, Thanks Emma Stone for Coaching and Coattails!
Jesse Eisenberg’s heartfelt acceptance speech at the 40th Independent Spirit Awards was nothing short of a tearjerker, bringing Emma Stone to tears with praise and gratitude for her unwavering support. After snagging the Best Screenplay award for the film *A Real Pain*, Eisenberg dedicated a large chunk of his speech to reflect on their enduring friendship since they first crossed paths on the set of *Zombieland* back in 2009. He gushed over Stone, describing her as “the most famous person I know, and yet also the most dedicated to encouraging me as a writer.” It’s not every day we see a Hollywood actor wax poetic about their friend, but Eisenberg set the bar high, calling her his “fairy godmother” and admitting, “I am riding the coattails of her goodwill.”
Eisenberg’s accolades didn’t come without their own measures of wit. He further elaborated how Stone, amidst her skyrocketing Hollywood success, takes time to champion lesser-known writers and filmmakers like him and fellow creators Julio Torres and Jane Schoenbrun. “It’s so important that somebody like her looks for people like me,” he reiterated, leaving viewers wishing for more in the buddy comedy genre featuring these two.
But wait, there’s more! During the ceremony, host Aidy Bryant threw some playful jabs at Stone, declaring “her hair is short now,” and jokingly acknowledging her numerous producing credits that put many A-list actors to shame.
Interestingly, Stone has been behind the scenes for Eisenberg in more ways than one; not only did she co-produce *A Real Pain,* but she also backed his directorial debut, *When You Finish Saving the World,* which premiered to positive reviews in 2022. This deep bond is further reflected in a previous interview where Eisenberg highlighted Stone’s acumen, calling her “the smartest person I’ve ever met.” It’s a classic Hollywood romance, but without the pitfalls of a relationship—just pure professional love!
In a playful twist, Eisenberg mentioned he’s absolutely down to write a role for Stone, joking about the inevitable awkwardness of presenting her with the script only to have her respond that she’s busy. Honestly, who wouldn’t want to roll credits with their best friend?
With Kieran Culkin also nabbing the best supporting performance trophy for *A Real Pain,* this awards season is looking good for the film, which is a serious contender for the upcoming Oscars. Let’s just say that with this creativity powerhouse duo, the entertainment world better buckle up for more emotional rollercoasters in future collaborations!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and People Magazine, Variety, Film Independent
