Emma Stone’s Mom Asks Angelina Jolie About Her Kids at Golden Globes: A Quirky Hollywood Encounter
The glitz and glamour of the Golden Globe Awards often produce memorable moments, but for actress Emma Stone, the 2011 ceremony stands out for two distinct reasons: a questionable spray tan and her mother’s charmingly direct question to fellow nominee, Angelina Jolie. The anecdote, recently shared by Stone on Vogue’s popular “Life in Looks” video series, offers a rare glimpse into the unexpected interactions that can occur at Hollywood’s most prestigious events.
In January 2011, The Beverly Hilton Hotel ballroom, abuzz with anticipation, hosted the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Both Emma Stone, then 22 and riding the wave of her breakout performance in the hit teen comedy Easy A, and Angelina Jolie, then 35 and a global superstar recognized for her dramatic turn in The Tourist, were nominated for Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Seated at one of the distinctive round tables characteristic of the Globes, a unique encounter unfolded.
Stone, who had brought her mother, Krista Stone, as her guest for the evening, recounted the moment with a mix of affection and amusement. “That was a really, really fun night because I brought my mom, and we sat next to Angelina Jolie,” Emma explained. In a moment of genuine curiosity or perhaps an innocent oversight, Krista Stone turned to the multi-hyphenate star and inquired, “She asked Angelina Jolie if she had any kids.”
The question, while seemingly innocuous, carried a touch of irony given Jolie’s widely publicized and expansive family. At the time, and still today, Angelina Jolie and her then-husband Brad Pitt were recognized globally for their large, diverse family. They are parents to six children: Maddox Chivan, Pax Thien, Zahara Marley, Shiloh Nouvel, Knox Léon, and Vivienne Marcheline. The query from Emma’s mother underscored the surreal nature of these high-profile events, where even the most famous figures can be approached with everyday questions.
Beyond the family query, Emma Stone also reflected on her fashion choices for the evening. Donning a peach-colored Calvin Klein dress and sporting blonde hair, the actress lightheartedly poked fun at her chosen aesthetic. “Oh god, it’s the spray tan again. I look like one solid thumb,” she quipped in the Vogue segment. “That dress is so pretty. Why did I decide to match my skin tone to the dress? That’s what bugs me out about this. It’s such a beautiful dress, such a beautiful shade, and I really thought the tan was the move.” Her candid self-critique offered another relatable moment from an otherwise untouchable night.
The 2011 Golden Globes anecdote, now revealed over a decade later, serves as a charming reminder that even among Hollywood’s elite, personal connections and memorable, sometimes awkward, interactions are just a conversation away. It highlights the unique blend of star power and human relatability that makes award shows so captivating.
