Jennifer Lawrence has proven once again that her friendship with Emma Stone comes with plenty of humor, especially when awards season rolls around.
The actress openly joked about trolling her longtime bestie after Stone received a SAG-AFTRA nomination when she didn’t, turning a potentially awkward moment into a light-hearted story that delighted fans.
Speaking on Wednesday, January 7, during a conversation with Josh Horowitz in New York 92NY Kaufmann Concert HallLawrence said of the situation while discussing her new film Die my love.
“She got nominated for SAG today and I didn’t,” remarked Lawrence, 35, setting the tone for the playful exchange that followed.
Lawrence explained that the group chat she shares with Stone, 37, and their friends quickly filled with congratulatory messages for Stone.
“And all our friends said, ‘Congratulations, Emma,'” she said. “And then I just wanted to make a sad face.”
The Oscar winner made it clear there was no real bitterness, just friendly rivalry between two actors who have shared similar career paths for years.
Stone earned her nomination for her lead role in Bugoniawhile Lawrence, despite picking up nominations elsewhere for Die my lovewas left out of the acting awards.
That didn’t stop Lawrence from cracking the jokes.
“And then every time she’s tried to talk today, I’ve just been like … ‘If you can talk, why aren’t you so upset?’ ” she teased. She quickly added, “But yeah, no, she’s been beating me for decades and it’s an honor.”
The actress also reflected on how closely their careers are intertwined, noting that they have often stepped into the same roles.
A missed opportunity still makes her laugh.
“The one I wanted her to get was Easy A,” Lawrence admitted. “I loved Easy A — and really should have gotten it, right? … That would have been great.”
Despite the false complaints, Lawrence’s comments underscored genuine admiration and affection.
The pair have supported each other through major milestones, including Lawrence when Stone won her second Oscar in 2024.
For fans, the exchange provided a refreshing glimpse into a friendship that balances success, competition and plenty of self-aware humor.
