Jesse Eisenberg Praises Emma Stone as 'Fairy Godmother' During Independent Spirit Awards

Eisenberg's emotional speech highlighted Stone's unwavering support for his writing and filmmaking career as 'A Real Pain' won major awards.

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.