Jennifer Lawrence has once again proven that her friendship with Emma Stone comes with a lot of humor, especially when awards season approaches.
The actress openly joked about trolling her longtime best friend after Stone landed 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, in conversation with Josh Horowitz at New York’s 92NY Kaufmann Concert HallLawrence addressed the situation while discussing his new film Die my love.
“She was nominated for SAG today and I wasn’t,” Lawrence, 35, noted, setting the tone for the playful exchange that followed.
Lawrence explained that the group chat she shared with Stone, 37, and their friends quickly filled with congratulatory messages for Stone.
“And all our friends were like, ‘Congratulations, Emma,’” she said. “And then I’ll just make a sad face.”
The Oscar winner made it clear there was no real bitterness, only a friendly rivalry between two actors who have shared similar career paths for years.
Stone earned her nomination for her starring role in Bugoniawhile Lawrence, despite nominations elsewhere for Die my lovewas excluded from the Actor Awards lineup.
That didn’t stop Lawrence from continuing to joke.
“And then every time she tried to talk today, I just told her… ‘If you can talk, why aren’t you so sorry?’ “, 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 the narrowness of their careers, noting that they often competed for the same roles.
A missed opportunity still makes her laugh.
“The one I wanted her to get was Easy A,” Lawrence admitted. “I was crazy about Easy A – and I really should have had it, right?…It would have been great.”
Despite the feigned complaints, Lawrence’s comments highlighted genuine admiration and affection.
The two have supported each other through major milestones, including introducing Lawrence when Stone won his second Oscar in 2024.
For fans, the exchange offered a refreshing glimpse into a friendship that balances success, competition and plenty of self-aware humor.
