Emma Stone, aged 36, continued to display what many have described as her “new look” while appearing on the red carpet in London on Friday for the premiere of her latest film, Bugonia.
The Academy Award-winning actress donned a custom mustard-yellow Louis Vuitton gown, featuring a straight neckline and floor-length silhouette, complemented by a matching scarf draped over her arms. The ensemble was accessorized with bronze strappy heels and a brown Louis Vuitton mini trunk bag, completing her autumn-inspired appearance.
Stone’s look drew renewed attention to what fans have called a significant facial “transformation.” Her makeup featured softly radiant tones, fuller and straighter brows, a bold red lip that accentuated her pout, and minimal eye makeup to highlight her now seemingly upturned blue eyes. She styled her copper-red bob with a subtle wave and deep side part, evoking a classic Old Hollywood glamour.
Her latest appearance follows recent public speculation about her changed appearance, which began after her attendance at the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week earlier this month. Posing alongside BLACKPINK’s Lisa Manobal, the actress appeared noticeably different, sparking online debate regarding potential cosmetic procedures.
At the event, Stone attended the Headline Gala screening of Bugonia during the 69th BFI London Film Festival, held at the Royal Festival Hall. The film marks her second collaboration with director Yorgos Lanthimos, following their critically acclaimed project Poor Things.
In Bugonia, Stone portrays a powerful CEO of a medical corporation who becomes the victim of a kidnapping orchestrated by an employee, played by Jesse Plemons. The actress recently compared the film’s plot to the real-life case of Luigi Mangione, who stands accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan in December 2024.
During a Q&A session at the Telluride Film Festival on August 30, Stone remarked on the unsettling parallels between the film and actual events, stating:
“What’s really crazy is that after we had shot the film — I live in New York — we heard someone was shot up the street. It was a healthcare CEO. You know, because Luigi… You guys heard about this?”
She continued,
“It was wild because we had all just been in a basement [filming] together, talking about these issues and their larger meaning. It keeps hitting you that the world is so deeply fraught and terrifying in so many ways.”
Bugonia continues to generate conversation for both its dark social themes and Stone’s striking public appearances during its promotion.#newsafro_
