Hollywood’s leading ladies, Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence, have gone from competing actresses to BFFs. The arc from rivals to besties is one of the more exciting aspects of their dynamic.
Early Career Competition
Both actresses tended to go for similar types of roles early in their careers. Emma Stone won a lead role in “Easy A,” but Jennifer Lawrence auditioned for it too. Taking a moment at the time to reconsider, Stone revealed that Lawrence’s talent intimidated her, and she worried it would cost her roles. She admitted, “There was definitely a time early on when I was like, ‘Oh hey, my ego is going nuts, she’s so great and vibrant and talented, I’m screwed, I’ll never work again.'”
A Friendship Begins
She met him in a rather unusual manner. The two actresses had actually never met until director Woody Harrelson passed Starling over to Lawrence’s number. For a year, they communicated by text after Stone sent some samples to Testa. Lawrence jokingly referred to this stint as their own “Notebook,” adding, “365 texts.”
The Mysterious ‘John the Orchestra Guy
Both of them received a text message from an anonymous person whom they referred to as “John the Orchestra Guy.” His texts read like this, “Hey, Alex. I’m running late on my way to the soundstage. Can you warm up the orchestra for me?” This commonality tapped into a sense of mystery in their strange attraction and developing friendship.
Supporting Each Other’s Careers
Though they started as competitors, Stone and Lawrence have become one another’s most passionate allies. They show up to each other’s premieres and celebrate wins together. When they were reunited at the 2024 Academy Awards, where Lawrence awarded Stone the Best Actress Oscar (and, with it, one of her fondest career dreams), their bond became clearer.
Shared Experiences and Personal Moments
More than purely professional friends. Giving each other emotional support during challenging periods has been among the most personal things they shared. One time, Lawrence recalled, she had been out for the night and Stone comforted her, a massive sign of their bond.
Public Appearances and Joint Interviews
They have been seen together in numerous public appearances — including joint interviews detailing their friendship and common career paths. They show fans their genuine camaraderie and respect for each other.
Balancing Friendship and Fam
Hollywood can be incredibly pressure-inducing, but Stone and Lawrence have stayed close through it all. But they put their friendship first; the pair is often seen spending time together out of the spotlight, like going to dinners in NYC.
An Example of Female Friendship in Hollywood
The bond they share is proof that in an industry with this much pressure to succeed, female companionship can thrive. They’ve set an example for the rest of the entertainment world with their support of one another.
The friendship between Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence, from competitive acquaintances to best buds, demonstrates the power of respect and support for one another. Their tale is relatable to countless others, a really better story in Hollywood.
