Emma Stone's presence at the 2026 BAFTA Awards drew attention not only for her nomination but also for her striking appearance on the red carpet. At 37, the Oscar-winning actress has built a career defined by versatility and acclaim, with multiple Academy Award nominations and two BAFTA wins to her name.
Photos from the event showed the Oscar-winning actress in a black Louis Vuitton halter-neck gown that highlighted her slender frame, prompting debate across social media about body standards in Hollywood and whetherultra-thin aestheticsare returning to the spotlight during this year's awards season.
Stone attended the 22 February ceremony in London after receiving a Best Actress nomination for her role inBugonia. She wore a custom Louis Vuitton gown with a halter neckline and keyhole cutout, paired with minimal jewellery.
Photos from the red carpet circulated widely online, with some viewers noting visible collarbones and a noticeably slim frame compared with earlier appearances during the film's promotion.
Stone has not addressed the current discussion. However, earlier interviews about body image have resurfaced as the debate grows.
In a 2014 interview, the actress said that maintaining weight had often been difficult for her, particularly during stressful periods. She attributed it largely to genetics and said that gaining weight could be challenging as she got older.
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Stone has previously discussed her relationship with body image in interviews. In a 2012 conversation withS Magazine, she said she sometimes struggled with negative thoughts about her body but stressed that she did not believe in depriving herself.
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'I don't believe in depriving yourself,' she said at the time. 'Yes, you should be healthy and take care of yourself.'
Source: International Business Times UK
