'It was sarcasm, jeez': Internet doesn't agree with Emma Stone as actress says she regrets jokingly calling Taylor Swift 'a**hole'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Emma Stone likely regrets trying her hand at comedy on a public stage. After accepting an award at the Golden Globes in January 2024, the Academy Award-winning actress made a sarcastic joke referring to her longtime friend Taylor Swift as an "a**hole."
Though Stone said that she harbors no ill will toward the music superstar, she has since expressed remorse over the failed joke attempt, which was met with swift backlash from fans online.
In a new interview, Stone poked fun at herself, admitting "I definitely won't make a joke like that again." It seems even an Oscar-winning actress can struggle to translate sarcasm for some audiences.
Emma Stone jokes about getting Taylor Swift’s support at the #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/GjlnCkXKDR
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 8, 2024
Emma Stone admits her joke about Taylor Swift was misinterpreted by fans and media
In an interview with Variety, Stone admitted that her joke was misinterpreted by many fans and members of the media. "I saw headlines that really pulled it out of context," she explained. Calling herself a "dope," she definitively stated, "I definitely won’t make a joke like that again."
The controversial moment occurred on January 7, when Stone took home the Golden Globe for Best Actress for her role in 'Poor Things'. As her name was announced, Swift and her friend Keleigh Sperry stood and cheered for Stone. Cameras captured Swift wildly applauding Stone's win.
When asked backstage later about Swift's enthusiastic support, Stone joked: "What an a—hole, am I right?" She continued, "I’ve known her for almost 20 years, so I’m very happy she was there. She was also nominated tonight, so I’m very happy she was there — but what an a—hole."
Emma Stone and Taylor Swift's friendship dates back to 2008
Stone and Swift's friendship dates back to 2008. Though they've kept it somewhat private over the years, they've been spotted spending time together on numerous occasions. Stone has even credited Swift with helping her get tickets to Swift's sold-out 'Eras Tour', calling Swift "a wonderful friend" who "blows my mind."
Just two months before her Globes joke flub, Stone was photographed attending the New York City premiere of 'Poor Things' alongside Swift, as per Page Six.
Internet argues Emma Stone shouldn't have to tiptoe around humor with friends
While Stone herself seems chagrined over the controversy sparked by her wisecrack, social media users argue that the joke was clearly not intended to be taken seriously, and that Stone shouldn't have to tiptoe around humor with close confidants.
One Facebook user strongly defended Stone, stating, "She shouldn't. I'm sure she only regrets it because stupid people took it out of context." Another user found the humor in Stone's comments, asserting, "I thought that her comments were obviously intended to be funny...and indeed, we're VERY FUNNY!"
A third user emphasized the importance of light-hearted banter among friends, declaring, "If friends can't rib each other, we are doomed." Meanwhile, another individual dismissed the controversy, remarking, "It was sarcasm geez…."
Another user dismissed the notion that anyone took the comment seriously, asserting, "No sane person took this seriously." A sixth user defended Stone's right to express herself freely within the bounds of friendship, stating, "How about No: Emma is under no obligation to walk on eggshells when joking with or about her good friend."
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