Taylor Swift and Emma Stone became friends in 2008 after meeting in their teens at the Young Hollywood Awards
Emma Stone, a long-time friend of Taylor Swift, faced backlash from Swifties after she made a joke about the singer during the Golden Globe Awards. In an interview with Variety, Stone and Poor Things director Yorgos Lanthimos was asked about the backstage comments she made after winning the Best Actress award for her role in the movie. She admitted that she would not make a joke like that again, as the headlines had taken it out of context. She also added, “What a dope,” while pointing at herself.
The 2023 Golden Globes, which were held earlier in January 2024, saw the Anti-Hero musician cheering on her Stone enthusiastically when she won the honour for Poor Things.
At a backstage press conference that night, when Stone was asked how she felt about Swift reacting to her win.
“What an asshole, am I right?” Stone said in her usual deadpan humour. “I’ve known her for almost 20 years. I was very happy she was there and she was also nominated tonight, which was wonderful. And yes, what an a–hole.”
Stone won the award for playing Bella Baxter in the quirky comedy, while Swift was at the Golden Globes as a nominee.
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Swift and Stone have been friends since 2008, when they met at the Young Hollywood Awards.