Emma Stone’s regret over Taylor Swift ‘a**ehole’ joke at Golden Globes

Emma Stone has revealed her regret after making a joke about longtime pal Taylor Swift backstage at the Golden Globes.

Emma Stone and Taylor Swift. Picture: Rich Polk/Golden Globes 2024; Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Emma Stone is feeling regretful.

The Oscar-winning actress has confirmed that while there’s no bad blood between her and her longtime friend Taylor Swift after her failed joke at the Golden Globes in January, she certainly won’t be poking fun at her friend again, reports Page Six.

In a new interview with Variety alongside Poor Things director Yorgos Lanthimos, the 35-year-old said she was hit with backlash from Swifties after calling the Cruel Summer an “a**ehole” backstage in January.

“I definitely won’t make a joke like that again,” Stone said. “Because I saw headlines that really pulled it out of context.”

“What a dope,” she added, pointing to herself.

Stone won the Best Actress award at the Golden Globes. Picture: Rich Polk/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images

Swift gave her a standing ovation to show her support. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images

The duo made headlines when their friendship was put on display on January 7 after the La La Land star took home the Best Actress trophy for her role in Poor Things.

When Stone’s name was announced as the winner, the Wildest Dreams singer and her friend Keleigh Sperry gave the actress a standing ovation.

“What an a**ehole, am I right?” Stone joked backstage when asked about the pop star’s support.

“I’ve known her for almost 20 years, so I’m very happy she was there. She was also nominated tonight, so I’m very happy she was there — but what an a**ehole.”

Swift and Stone at 2010. Picture: Kevin Winter/Getty Images

The pair have been close pals ever since their paths first crossed back in 2008 at the Young Hollywood Awards.

While they’ve remained tight-lipped about their friendship over the years, the duo have been spotted hanging out several times, including at the NYC premiere of Stone’s Poor Things in December.

And while The Amazing Spider-Man actresshasn’t offered up many details about her friendship with Swift, she told Vanity Fair in June that Swift has helped her secure tickets to her sold-out Eras Tour.

“I was lucky ’cause we’ve been friends for a really long time,” Stone said of the singer.

“I’ve known her since we were 17 and 18, so she hooked me up, which was very nice ’cause I know those tickets are impossible to get.”

“She’s a wonderful friend. She blows my mind,” Stone added.

This article originally appeared in Page Six and was reproduced with permission