Though she proved herself a household name years ago, Emma Stone has been having a hell of a year in 2017. Early on, she earned an Academy Award for Best Actress in the beloved La La Land, and the upcoming release of Battle of the Sexes — which reteams her with Crazy, Stupid, Love. co-star Steve Carell — could wind up winning her similar praise for her role as tennis pro Billie Jean King. But before Stone has her chance to return to the podium next year, let’s look back at some of her best onscreen appearances so far.
6. Superbad (2007)
Believe it or not, this Judd Apatow-produced teen comedy was Stone’s big-screen debut. Stars Jonah Hill and Michael Cera may have broken out as major stars following its release, but we’ll always remember Superbad as the film that introduced us to the wry, charismatic young woman whom Hill’s character has his heart set on. Anyone who wants to see a star being born need only pop in a copy of this film.
