At the 2025 Oscars, an interaction between actresses Emma Stone and Margaret Qualley captured wide attention, leading to speculation among fans. The duo's exchange was perceived as a heated moment, but lip reader Nicola Hickling clarified it was merely a playful interaction. This incident, reminiscent of their similar encounter at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, was part of a lighthearted dynamic between the two stars.
The viral moment unfolded when Qualley playfully remarked to Stone, "Yeah, and I am about to freak out," prompting Stone to back away. This interaction, captured in a TikTok video shared by Brut last May, led fans to believe the actresses were genuinely upset. Observers took to social media with comments like, "I thought they were fighting" and "For a moment I thought Margaret was ready to square up."
Margaret Qualley's husband, Jack Antonoff, stood nearby during the exchange but did not involve himself, adding another layer of intrigue to the moment. Antonoff later had his own viral moment during the ceremony with his jaw-dropping reaction to Demi Moore's loss in the best actress category. Meanwhile, Qualley supported her co-star Moore's nomination for "The Substance" and showcased her talents in a dance routine for the James Bond tribute at the event.
Emma Stone, who served as a presenter at the Academy Awards and won best actress at the previous year's Oscars, maintained her composure throughout the exchange. The lip reader Hickling explained that Stone and Qualley often engage in such jokingly aggressive interactions and emphasized, "They do this all the time," confirming these are not actual fights.
The playful nature of their relationship became evident, dispelling any notion of genuine animosity. Fans' initial reactions included curiosity and surprise, as one netizen commented, "That was a bit aggressive! Need details."
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