Jesse Eisenberg Wins Spirit AwardA Real Pain,' Praises Emma Stone's Support
Eisenberg credits Stone, producer of his Spirit Award-winning screenplay, as a key supporter of independent filmmaking.
- Jesse Eisenberg won Best Screenplay at the 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards for his film 'A Real Pain.'
- Emma Stone, a producer on the film, was lauded by Eisenberg during his acceptance speech as a 'fairy godmother' for her support of independent films.
- Eisenberg highlighted Stone's encouragement of his writing over the years, dating back to their collaboration on 'Zombieland' in 2009.
- Kieran Culkin, who stars in 'A Real Pain,' also won Best Supporting Actor at the Spirit Awards and is nominated for the same category at the Oscars.
- Eisenberg, who is also nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Oscars, expressed interest in writing a role for Stone in the future, though he joked about her likely busy schedule.
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