Oscar Nominee Spotlight: 'La La Land' Star Emma Stone's Busy Awards Season

  • <p>Stone dazzles in a fringed Versace gown at the world premiere of ‘La La Land’ in Venice on Aug. 31. She plays a young struggling actress working as a barista in the romantic musical. (Photo: Venturelli/WireImage) </p>
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    Venice Film Festival

    Stone dazzles in a fringed Versace gown at the world premiere of ‘La La Land’ in Venice on Aug. 31. She plays a young struggling actress working as a barista in the romantic musical. (Photo: Venturelli/WireImage)

  • <p>Stone poses with co-star Ryan Gosling at the Sept. 12 premiere at the Toronto Film Festival — where ‘La La Land’ would go on to win the People’s Choice Award. (Photo: Taylor Hill/FilmMagic) </p>
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    Toronto Film Festival

    Stone poses with co-star Ryan Gosling at the Sept. 12 premiere at the Toronto Film Festival — where ‘La La Land’ would go on to win the People’s Choice Award. (Photo: Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)

  • <p>Mingling with other Oscar hopefuls and honorary winners, Stone attends the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 8th Annual Governors Awards on Nov. 12. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) </p>
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    8th Annual Governors Awards

    Mingling with other Oscar hopefuls and honorary winners, Stone attends the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 8th Annual Governors Awards on Nov. 12. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

  • <p>The highly anticipated musical finally makes its way home to Los Angeles for a Nov. 15 gala screening at the AFI Fest. (Photo: Michael Tran/FilmMagic) </p>
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    AFI Fest

    The highly anticipated musical finally makes its way home to Los Angeles for a Nov. 15 gala screening at the AFI Fest. (Photo: Michael Tran/FilmMagic)

  • <p>Stone’s ‘Aloha’ co-star Bradley Cooper hosts a special screening of the film the following week in L.A. (Photo: Todd Williamson/Getty Images) </p>
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    Special Screening ‘La La Land’

    Stone’s ‘Aloha’ co-star Bradley Cooper hosts a special screening of the film the following week in L.A. (Photo: Todd Williamson/Getty Images)

  • <p>In addition to playing the hilarious ‘whisper challenge’ with Fallon, Stone tells the host that she auditioned for ‘All That’ when she was 12. (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images) </p>
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    ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’

    In addition to playing the hilarious ‘whisper challenge’ with Fallon, Stone tells the host that she auditioned for ‘All That’ when she was 12. (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

  • <p>The 28-year old star sparkles in a blue Prada gown at the official Los Angeles premiere of ‘La La Land’ on Dec. 6. (Photo: Axelle/FilmMagic) </p>
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    ‘La La Land’ Premiere

    The 28-year old star sparkles in a blue Prada gown at the official Los Angeles premiere of ‘La La Land’ on Dec. 6. (Photo: Axelle/FilmMagic)

  • <p>The following day the two stars received the ultimate Hollywood honor — being immortalized in cement in front of the iconic Chinese Theatre. (Photo: Axelle/FilmMagic) </p>
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    Hand and Footprint Ceremony

    The following day the two stars received the ultimate Hollywood honor — being immortalized in cement in front of the iconic Chinese Theatre. (Photo: Axelle/FilmMagic)

  • <p>Although she doesn’t win, the Best Actress nominee brings brother Spencer Stone as her date to the Critics’ Choice Awards on Dec. 11. (Photo: Axelle/FilmMagic) </p>
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    The 22nd Annual Critics’ Choice Awards

    Although she doesn’t win, the Best Actress nominee brings brother Spencer Stone as her date to the Critics’ Choice Awards on Dec. 11. (Photo: Axelle/FilmMagic)

  • <p>Director Damien Chazelle and Stone host a reception in honor of the musical on Dec. 14 in London. (Photo: David M. Benett/Getty Images) </p>
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    ‘La La Land’ London Reception

    Director Damien Chazelle and Stone host a reception in honor of the musical on Dec. 14 in London. (Photo: David M. Benett/Getty Images)

  • <p>Awards favorites Stone and ‘Moonlight’ star Mahershala Ali pose together at the W Magazine pre-Globes party on Jan. 5 in Los Angeles. (Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images) </p>
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    W Magazine Celebrates the Best Performances

    Awards favorites Stone and ‘Moonlight’ star Mahershala Ali pose together at the W Magazine pre-Globes party on Jan. 5 in Los Angeles. (Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images)

  • <p>Nicole Kidman, recipient of the award for Best Supporting Actress for ‘Lion,’ and Emma Stone, recipient of the award for Best Actress for ‘La La Land,’ pose backstage at the Jan. 6 ceremony for the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards. (Photo: Todd Williamson/Getty Images) </p>
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    The 6th AACTA International Awards

    Nicole Kidman, recipient of the award for Best Supporting Actress for ‘Lion,’ and Emma Stone, recipient of the award for Best Actress for ‘La La Land,’ pose backstage at the Jan. 6 ceremony for the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards. (Photo: Todd Williamson/Getty Images)

  • <p>The same day as the AACTA Awards, Stone reunites with Gosling at the AFI Awards, where ‘La La Land’ is named one of the best movies of the year. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) </p>
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    17th Annual AFI Awards

    The same day as the AACTA Awards, Stone reunites with Gosling at the AFI Awards, where ‘La La Land’ is named one of the best movies of the year. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)

  • <p>Continuing her busy week, Stone next attends the BAFTA Tea Party on Jan. 7. (Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images) </p>
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    The BAFTA Tea Party

    Continuing her busy week, Stone next attends the BAFTA Tea Party on Jan. 7. (Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images)

  • <p>After their film sweeps the Jan. 8 Golden Globes, the ‘La La Land’ co-stars are all smiles in the press room clutching their trophies for Best Actor and Actress in a Comedy/Musical. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/NBC/Getty Images) </p>
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    The 74th Golden Globe Awards

    After their film sweeps the Jan. 8 Golden Globes, the ‘La La Land’ co-stars are all smiles in the press room clutching their trophies for Best Actor and Actress in a Comedy/Musical. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/NBC/Getty Images)

  • <p>Fresh off their Globes wins, Gosling, Stone, and Chazelle attend a gala screening of ‘La La Land’ in London on Jan. 12. (Photo: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) </p>
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    ‘La La Land’ Gala Screening

    Fresh off their Globes wins, Gosling, Stone, and Chazelle attend a gala screening of ‘La La Land’ in London on Jan. 12. (Photo: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

  • <p>Adding yet another statue to her growing collection, Stone picks up Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role at the SAG Awards on Jan. 29. (Photo: David Crotty/Getty Images) </p>
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    23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

    Adding yet another statue to her growing collection, Stone picks up Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role at the SAG Awards on Jan. 29. (Photo: David Crotty/Getty Images)

<p>Stone dazzles in a fringed Versace gown at the world premiere of ‘La La Land’ in Venice on Aug. 31. She plays a young struggling actress working as a barista in the romantic musical. (Photo: Venturelli/WireImage) </p>
<p>Stone poses with co-star Ryan Gosling at the Sept. 12 premiere at the Toronto Film Festival — where ‘La La Land’ would go on to win the People’s Choice Award. (Photo: Taylor Hill/FilmMagic) </p>
<p>Mingling with other Oscar hopefuls and honorary winners, Stone attends the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 8th Annual Governors Awards on Nov. 12. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) </p>
<p>The highly anticipated musical finally makes its way home to Los Angeles for a Nov. 15 gala screening at the AFI Fest. (Photo: Michael Tran/FilmMagic) </p>
<p>Stone’s ‘Aloha’ co-star Bradley Cooper hosts a special screening of the film the following week in L.A. (Photo: Todd Williamson/Getty Images) </p>
<p>In addition to playing the hilarious ‘whisper challenge’ with Fallon, Stone tells the host that she auditioned for ‘All That’ when she was 12. (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images) </p>
<p>The 28-year old star sparkles in a blue Prada gown at the official Los Angeles premiere of ‘La La Land’ on Dec. 6. (Photo: Axelle/FilmMagic) </p>
<p>The following day the two stars received the ultimate Hollywood honor — being immortalized in cement in front of the iconic Chinese Theatre. (Photo: Axelle/FilmMagic) </p>
<p>Although she doesn’t win, the Best Actress nominee brings brother Spencer Stone as her date to the Critics’ Choice Awards on Dec. 11. (Photo: Axelle/FilmMagic) </p>
<p>Director Damien Chazelle and Stone host a reception in honor of the musical on Dec. 14 in London. (Photo: David M. Benett/Getty Images) </p>
<p>Awards favorites Stone and ‘Moonlight’ star Mahershala Ali pose together at the W Magazine pre-Globes party on Jan. 5 in Los Angeles. (Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images) </p>
<p>Nicole Kidman, recipient of the award for Best Supporting Actress for ‘Lion,’ and Emma Stone, recipient of the award for Best Actress for ‘La La Land,’ pose backstage at the Jan. 6 ceremony for the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards. (Photo: Todd Williamson/Getty Images) </p>
<p>The same day as the AACTA Awards, Stone reunites with Gosling at the AFI Awards, where ‘La La Land’ is named one of the best movies of the year. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) </p>
<p>Continuing her busy week, Stone next attends the BAFTA Tea Party on Jan. 7. (Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images) </p>
<p>After their film sweeps the Jan. 8 Golden Globes, the ‘La La Land’ co-stars are all smiles in the press room clutching their trophies for Best Actor and Actress in a Comedy/Musical. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/NBC/Getty Images) </p>
<p>Fresh off their Globes wins, Gosling, Stone, and Chazelle attend a gala screening of ‘La La Land’ in London on Jan. 12. (Photo: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) </p>
<p>Adding yet another statue to her growing collection, Stone picks up Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role at the SAG Awards on Jan. 29. (Photo: David Crotty/Getty Images) </p>
Giana Mucci

Although the 2017 Oscar ceremony is less than three weeks away, the contenders have been working hard to promote their films for months now. Second-time nominee Emma Stone, who shines as a struggling actress in the charming musical La La Land, has been touring with the film since it debuted in Venice last summer. Let’s take a look back at the lovable star’s busy road to the Academy Awards.

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