Jennifer Lawrence reportedly feels "very lucky" to have Emma Stone as a best friend. On Thursday, an insider told Life & Style magazine that the No Hard Feelings actress and the La La Land star spend "tons of time" together in New York City as they navigate similar life challenges.
“Jennifer adores Emma, she’s one of her very best friends and was one of the first to meet the new baby,” the source said. For those unversed, Jennifer shares two children with husband Cooke Maroney—a 3-year-old son named Cy and a younger child whose name and gender are being kept private.
“It won’t surprise anyone that Emma is a godparent, they are that close, but they’re both fiercely private when it comes to their kids so that’s not something they would announce," the source told the outlet. “Emma was one of the first people Jennifer called after she had the baby,” revealed the confidant. “Being able to spend some time outside the house and off of mom-duty with her was a priority.”
Emma also has a 4-year-old daughter, Louise Jean, whom she welcomed with husband Dave McCary. The two Oscar-winning actresses have a lot in common, balancing their successful careers with the challenges of motherhood.
Lawrence, 34, welcomed her first child, Cy, with Maroney in February 2022 and a second child recently. While she’s been tight-lipped about her family in general, Jennifer did open up about the emotional impact of becoming a mother. “The morning after I gave birth, I felt like my whole life had started over,” she told Vogue after Cy’s birth. “I just stared. I was just so in love.”
Meanwhile, Emma, 36, also has a child around Cy’s age, Louise Jean, born in 2021. Like Jennifer, Emma has kept her personal life largely private, though she has expressed happiness about being able to work while raising a family. “I feel very lucky to be able to do what I do and also have time to be with my family,” she told Elle in 2023.
Their friendship has flourished over the years, especially after initially competing for roles early in their careers. Jennifer Lawrence once admitted she wanted Emma Stone’s part in the 2010 film Easy A. However, they quickly developed a close friendship through mutual friend Woody Harrelson.
Emma has previously referred to Jennifer as “my best friend” in an interview with W Magazine, highlighting the bond they share. Their relationship has only grown stronger as they both navigate the complexities of motherhood and the pressures of being top actresses in Hollywood.
“It’s great because their kids get along well, which makes it easy to get together because they can turn it into a playdate,” the insider added. With both women enjoying stunningly successful careers—Emma has won two Oscars for her roles in La La Land in 2017 and Poor Things in 2024, while Jennifer won a Best Actress Oscar for Silver Linings Playbook in 2013—they can share their experiences as mothers and relate to each other’s challenges.
“Jennifer feels so lucky to have a friend that gets her on so many levels,” the insider explained. “Being a woman in the industry and a mom — it’s a very unique situation. Not a lot of people can relate, and Emma can.”
“Plus, she’s got the sort of dark humor that Jennifer loves; they have so much fun together,” the source concluded. As both actresses continue to shine in their respective careers, their friendship remains a heartwarming aspect of their lives, showcasing the importance of support and understanding in the demanding world of Hollywood.
