Some award show memories live on for glamour and achievement, while others linger because of awkward encounters that become impossible to forget. Emma Stone recently revisited one such moment from the 2011 Golden Globes that still makes her laugh years later. While the night was meant to be about recognition, gowns, and celebration, it also carried a lighthearted incident involving her mother and Angelina Jolie that has now resurfaced thanks to Stone’s candid storytelling in Vogue’s “Life in Looks” series.
Key Highlights
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Emma Stone recalled a 2011 Golden Globes incident involving her mom and Angelina Jolie
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Krista Stone mistakenly asked Jolie, who has six children, if she had any kids
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Emma shared the memory during Vogue’s “Life in Looks” video series
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Both Stone and Jolie were nominees that night in the same Golden Globes category
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Stone also poked fun at her infamous spray tan and Calvin Klein gown from the event
The Unforgettable Question
The 2011 Golden Globes carried a special meaning for Emma Stone. At the time, she was rising in Hollywood after her performance in Easy A, earning her a nomination for Best Performance in a Motion Picture in a Musical or Comedy. That same night, Angelina Jolie, already one of the world’s most recognized stars, was nominated for her role in The Tourist. Stone brought her mother, Krista, as her date, and their seating arrangement placed them right beside Jolie. What followed became an unforgettable family anecdote.
“That was a really, really fun night because I brought my mom, and we sat next to Angelina Jolie, and she asked Angelina Jolie if she had any kids.” – Emma Stone
The answer, of course, was yes. At the time, Jolie and her then-husband Brad Pitt were already parents to six children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne. Stone recalled the moment with amusement, knowing her mom had unknowingly asked one of Hollywood’s most famous mothers a question almost everyone already knew the answer to.
A Golden Globes Perspective
For Stone, the Golden Globes that year were not only memorable because of her nomination but also because of the surreal experience of being surrounded by so many celebrities. She admitted the atmosphere felt overwhelming and strange, with recognizable faces at every turn.
“The Golden Globes is sort of these big round tables, and it feels like you’re just constantly running into all these people that you only see on TV or in movies. Everybody is shorter than you think they are — except for Conan O’Brien.” – Emma Stone
Her recollections painted a vivid picture of what it feels like to attend one of Hollywood’s biggest nights, where casual encounters with icons can quickly turn into lasting memories.
Emma’s Spray Tan Regret
Beyond her mother’s accidental question, Stone also poked fun at her own style choices that evening. Dressed in a sleek peach Calvin Klein gown with her blonde hair styled to match, Stone admitted that her spray tan may have been too much. While the dress was elegant, she now laughs at how her skin tone matched the fabric almost perfectly.
“Oh god, it’s the spray tan again. I look like one solid thumb. That dress is so pretty. Why did I decide to match my skin tone to the dress?” – Emma Stone
She continued by noting how much she adored the dress itself but regretted her decision to pair it with the heavy tan.
“That’s what bugs me out about this. It’s such a beautiful dress, such a beautiful shade, and I really thought the tan was the move.” – Emma Stone
Her willingness to poke fun at her past appearance showed the humility and humor that fans have long admired about her.
Two Nominees, One Story
Both Stone and Jolie were contenders that night in the same Golden Globes category, competing for Best Performance in a Motion Picture in a Musical or Comedy. While neither of them took home the trophy, the evening became memorable for reasons beyond awards. Jolie, then 36, had already solidified her reputation as one of the most glamorous women in the world, while Stone, just beginning to break through, was still finding her footing in Hollywood’s spotlight. What might have been remembered as just another awards show appearance has since turned into a fan-favorite story from Stone’s past.
News in Brief: Emma Stone Awkward Golden Globes Moment
Emma Stone has revealed a humorous memory from the 2011 Golden Globes, where her mother, Krista, sat beside Angelina Jolie and asked the actress if she had any children. Jolie, then a mother of six with Brad Pitt, answered the now-obvious question, making it a family story that Stone still recalls with laughter. During Vogue’s “Life in Looks” series, Stone also shared her regret over her heavy spray tan and peach Calvin Klein gown, joking about resembling “one solid thumb.”
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