Actress Emma Stone prefers to be called by her real first name, Emily Stone, but she had to use a different name for acting as her real name was already being used by another actor.
Emma chose the name change because Emily Stone – her real name – was taken by another actor.
She expressed a preference for people to use her birth name, expressing, “That would be so nice. I would like to be Emily.” The 35-year-old shared with The Hollywood Reporter that she encourages “people that I work with” to refer to her as Emily “once I get to know them.” Stone explained that she opted to change her name because the name Emily was already claimed by another individual in her actors’ union prior to her.
During an interview to promote her new show “The Curse,” she revealed that she experienced a moment of panic a few years ago about not using her real first name. “For some reason, I reached a point where I felt like I couldn’t continue with it,” she expressed.
Her co-star Nathan Fielder, who plays alongside her, alleviates the situation by affectionately referring to her as “Em,” which she finds more manageable. Reflecting on the origins of her chosen name, she shared that back in 2018, she picked “Emma” as a homage to her favorite Spice Girl, Baby Spice, also known as Emma Bunton.
Stone isn’t the sole individual who opted to alter their name due to a pre-existing presence in the entertainment realm. Actor and former Doctor Who lead David Tennant adopted a stage name at the age of 16 to distinguish himself from another member in his actors’ union who shared his birth name, David McDonald. Tennant found inspiration for his new moniker after stumbling upon Pet Shop Boys’ frontman Neil Tennant in a music magazine.
Similarly, Canadian singer The Weeknd adjusted his stage name by omitting the final “e” to sidestep potential copyright entanglements with a pre-existing Canadian band named The Weekend.
Elizabeth Banks, the American actress and director, encountered the need to alter her name due to a pre-existing Elizabeth Mitchell registered with the Screen Actors Guild. Recounting the situation, Banks remarked, “I compiled a list and arranged it alphabetically, with Banks coming up first. Upon confirming its availability with SAG, I swiftly decided, ‘I’ll take it!’ I simply wanted to resolve the matter expediently.”
In a recent interview, she expressed her desire for people to start using her given name more often. So next time you see her on the big screen or read about her in a magazine, remember to give a nod to Emily Stone. It’s always refreshing to see celebrities embracing their authentic selves, and it’s a simple way for us to show our respect for their choices too. What do you think about Emma, oops, Emily’s request? Let’s spread the word and make sure we’re saying her name just the way she likes it!
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