Emma Stone shared a surprising claim about which of her past co-stars she believes is literally an alien in disguise. The actress made this statement during a recent appearance on The Late Show, tying it to the plot of her new movie Bugonia, where her character is suspected of being extraterrestrial.
Emma Stone Names Willem Dafoe as the Alien
When asked which celebrity she thinks might secretly be an alien, Stone immediately answered Willem Dafoe without hesitation. Her quick reply caught the attention of host Stephen Colbert, who commented on how fast she responded. Stone insisted it was an obvious choice, saying,
“It’s so simple. I mean, don’t you — of course.”
She added,
“If it was like, Willem Dafoe’s actually an alien everyone would be like, ‘Yeah! Obviously. And a great one!’”
Stone also expressed enthusiasm about the idea of aliens looking like Dafoe, urging,
“Like, if they’re all like Willem, bring ‘em on! Land upon Earth, please!”
Colbert then contributed his own remark, describing Dafoe as
“an alien in a very well-fitted man suit,”
to which Stone affectionately replied, “My favorite alien.”
Connections Between Stone and Dafoe
Emma Stone and Willem Dafoe have collaborated on multiple projects directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, including the 2023 film Poor Things, which earned Stone an Oscar, and the upcoming 2024 release Kinds of Kindness. Their ties to the Spider-Man franchise also intersect: Stone portrayed Gwen Stacy, the love interest of Andrew Garfield’s Peter Parker, while Dafoe played Norman Osborne, also known as the Green Goblin, in the Tobey Maguire-led Spider-Man films.
Behind the Scenes of Bugonia: Wigs and a Shaved Head
For her role in Bugonia, Stone shaved her head and has been wearing wigs during public appearances to hide her new look. She admitted to Colbert that she might not have been very subtle about the disguise.
“I’m so unsubtle and just generally stupid that I was like… the wig looked good, but the whole night I was like, ‘Can you tell it’s a wig?’”
She humorously demonstrated by pretending to move her hairline and explained,
“To everyone! And they were like, ‘We’re pretty sure she’s wearing a wig, since she moved it around a lot.’”
Despite the challenges with the wig, Stone expressed her appreciation for having a shaved head, admitting,
“It felt so good. Taking a shower with a shaved head is unbelievable,”
and added,
“And every time you’re thinking, you really run your hand over your head. I miss it!”
Why Stone’s Alien Theory Resonates
Stone’s playful declaration about Willem Dafoe as an alien reflects both her admiration for the actor and the imaginative tone of Bugonia. Her comments hint at the close working relationships and mutual respect among actors who often take on unconventional roles. This candid moment also gives fans a glimpse of her off-screen humor, showing a relaxed side despite the film’s more intense subject matter.
As Bugonia continues to draw attention, Stone’s interviews and discussions about her experiences will likely deepen audience interest not only in the film but in the unique transformations actors undergo for their roles.
