Emma Stone Discusses Challenges Of Filming 2023'S Poor Things

• Emma Stone shared insights on challenges faced during filming 'Poor Things.'

• Portraying Bella's sexuality was not the most challenging aspect for Stone.

• Stone highlighted the meticulous planning involved in filming intimate scenes.

Emma Stone arrives at the 35th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Palm Springs, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

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Emma Stone recently shared insights into the challenges she faced while filming the upcoming movie 'Poor Things.' The acclaimed actress, who received an Academy Awards nomination for her role as Bella Baxter in the film, discussed some of the unique difficulties she encountered during a panel discussion at the Celebration of the Nominees for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

Stone revealed that portraying Bella's sexuality on screen was not the most challenging aspect of her role. She highlighted the meticulous planning and coordination involved in filming intimate scenes, which made that aspect relatively straightforward. Instead, she pointed to other aspects of Bella's character, such as her eating habits, as more demanding.

One particular scene that Stone mentioned involved Bella consuming 60 Portuguese tarts, a task that proved to be physically taxing. She described the experience of eating the tarts as initially enjoyable but ultimately overwhelming, emphasizing the effort required to realistically portray such moments on screen.

In addition to the physical challenges, Stone also discussed the emotional depth required for certain scenes in the film. She mentioned the difficulty of conveying Bella's reactions to death and decay, highlighting the complexity of portraying these nuanced emotions.

Despite the demanding nature of her role, Stone's performance in 'Poor Things' has garnered critical acclaim and multiple awards. She recently won the leading actress award at the EE BAFTA Film Awards and expressed gratitude to her mother for her unwavering support throughout her career.

Stone's portrayal in the film has already earned her accolades such as the Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award. While she was nominated for the outstanding performance by a female actor in a leading role at the SAG Awards, the award ultimately went to Lily Gladstone for her role in 'Killers of the Flower Moon.'