> At a Glance
> – Jennifer Lawrence revealed she jokingly texted a sad face to her friend group after Emma Stone received a SAG Actor Award nomination
> – Lawrence, who was not nominated, said Stone has been “beating me for decades” in awards races
> – Why it matters: The lighthearted exchange highlights the friendly competition between two of Hollywood’s biggest stars
Jennifer Lawrence brought her signature humor to a January 7 conversation with Josh Horowitz at New York’s 92NY, sharing how she reacted to friend Emma Stone’s latest award nomination.
The Group Chat Trolling
While discussing her new film Die, My Love, Lawrence revealed that Stone received a SAG-AFTRA Actor Award nomination for her role in Bugonia on the same day. The Oscar winner, 35, admitted she couldn’t resist poking fun at the situation.
“All of our friends were like, ‘Congratulations, Emma,'” Lawrence said, explaining how the group chat reacted. “And then I would just do, like, a sad face.”
The actress took her joke even further throughout the day. “Every time she’s tried to, like, talk today, I’ve just been like … ‘If you can talk, why are you not so sorry?'”
A History of Friendly Competition
Despite the teasing, Lawrence expressed genuine admiration for her longtime friend.
Jennifer Lawrence joked:
> “She’s been beating me [in awards races] for decades, and it’s an honor.”
The two have competed for many of the same roles over the years. Lawrence revealed she desperately wanted Stone’s breakout role in Easy A.
“I was nuts for Easy A – and really should have gotten it, right? … It would have been great,” she said with a laugh.
Upcoming Projects
The friends are currently collaborating on a Miss Piggy movie with Cole Escola. Lawrence initially joked about it being R-rated with directors like Martin Scorsese attached before clarifying:
“No, it’s a family movie,” she said, adding it’s for “gays and women.”
Key Takeaways
- Jennifer Lawrence playfully trolled Emma Stone after Stone’s SAG nomination
- The friends have competed for roles throughout their careers
- They’re currently working together on a Miss Piggy film project
- Lawrence maintains good humor about their friendly professional rivalry
The actress remains busy with multiple projects, including producing and starring in The Wives, a murder mystery inspired by the Real Housewives franchise.
