Overview

• Jesse Eisenberg won Best Screenplay at the Independent Spirit Awards for his film 'A Real Pain,' which he wrote, directed, and starred in.
• During his acceptance speech, Eisenberg credited Emma Stone, a producer on the film, for her consistent encouragement of his writing and creative pursuits.
• Eisenberg described Stone as his 'fairy godmother,' praising her for using her success in mainstream cinema to support independent projects like his.
• Emma Stone, visibly emotional during the speech, co-produced 'A Real Pain' alongside her husband, Dave McCary, who also worked on Eisenberg's directorial debut in 2022.
• Kieran Culkin, who starred in 'A Real Pain,' also won Best Supporting Performance at the ceremony, continuing his awards season success.