Emma Stone | Source: Getty Images

People Say Emma Stone 'Ruined' Her Face and 'Doesn't Look like Herself' Anymore – Then & Now Photos Blow Them Away

Jul 08, 2025

10:19 A.M.

From her early days in the 2000s to her striking transformation in 2025, here's how the Hollywood star's features have changed, and what experts think she may have had done.

Over the years, fans have watched Emma Stone evolve from a fresh-faced newcomer to a polished Hollywood star. However, now, at 36, some say she looks completely different, prompting speculation that she may have done some work.

Emma Stone at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards on June 1 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

2006

In 2006, Stone was just kickstarting her acting career and finding her place in Hollywood. At the time, she had a youthful look with long, rich brown hair and full bangs that framed her face.

Her features appeared soft and rounded, giving her an approachable girl-next-door charm that resonated with early fans.

Emma Stone photographed at a party in 2006. | Source: Getty Images

2007

Emma Stone at the "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" premiere on July 12, 2007, in Universal City, California. | Source: Getty Images

Emma Stone at the premiere of "Superbad" on August 13, 2007, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

2008

Emma Stone at the Los Angeles premiere of "You Don't Mess With The Zohan" on May 28, 2008, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Emma Stone at Spike TV's 2nd Annual "Guys Choice" Awards at Sony Studios on May 30, 2008, in Culver City, California. | Source: Getty Images

Emma Stone at the opening night screening of "The Rocker" during the 2008 CineVegas Film Festival on June 12 in Nevada. | Source: Getty Images

Emma Stone at a party on August 2, 2008, in Malibu, California. | Source: Getty Images

Emma Stone at the premiere of "House Bunny" on August 20, 2008, in Westwood, California. | Source: Getty Images

2009

Emma Stone at the Los Angeles premiere of "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" on April 27, 2009, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Emma Stone at the Comic-Con International: San Diego 2009 on July 25. | Source: Getty Images

Emma Stone at the "The Starry Messenger" cast party on November 16, 2009, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Emma Stone at the 14th Annual GQ "Men of the Year" Party on November 18, 2009, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

2010

By 2010, Stone's career was gaining momentum, and her look matured alongside it. She embraced a striking deep red hair color that became part of her signature style.

Emma Stone at the QVC Red Carpet Style event at the Four Seasons Hotel on March 5, 2010, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

Her features appeared more sculpted compared to her earlier years, with a sharper jawline and more defined cheekbones. The actress still carried a youthful glow, but her face showed hints of sophistication that matched her rising status in Hollywood.

Emma Stone at the 2010 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 7 in West Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Emma Stone at the screening of "Paper Man" at the Crosby Street Hotel on April 5, 2010, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

2011

In 2011, Stone's appearance shifted once again as she embraced a lighter hair color. Her blonde locks brought out her fair complexion and made her blue-green eyes stand out even more. She had an overall look that highlighted her transition from fresh-faced newcomer to established Hollywood actress.

Emma Stone at the official after-party for the Orange British Academy Film Awards at Grosvenor House on February 13, 2011, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

2012

Emma Stone at The Ninth Annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards on November 13, 2012, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Emma Stone on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" in 2012. | Source: Getty Images

2013

Emma Stone at "The Croods" premiere during the 63rd Berlinale International Film Festival at on February 15, 2013, in Berlin, Germany. | Source: Getty Images

2014

Emma Stone at the "Charles James: Beyond Fashion" Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2014, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

2016

Emma Stone at the "Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Emma Stone at the premiere of "La La Land" during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival on September 12 in Canada. | Source: Getty Images

Emma Stone at her and Ryan Gosling's Hand and Footprint Ceremony on behalf of Lionsgate's "La La Land" on December 7, 2016, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

2017

By 2017, Stone had fully cemented her place as one of Hollywood's top actresses, and her appearance reflected that maturity and confidence.

Her complexion had a luminous, porcelain-like quality that highlighted her clear skin. Her eyes, always striking, seemed even more prominent against her deep red hair, and her nose maintained its delicate, refined shape, balancing her facial proportions beautifully.

Emma Stone during the 89th Annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2017, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

2018

Emma Stone at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 4 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

2019

Emma Stone at The 2019 Met Gala on May 6 in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Emma Stone at the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2020 show on May 8, 2019. | Source: Getty Images

2020

A screenshot of Emma Stone attending the "Gilda's Club New York City Celebrates 25 Years of Free Cancer Support" event at their virtual Benefit Gala on November 12, 2020. | Source: Getty Images

2021

In 2021, Stone's look reflected a refined elegance paired with natural maturity. Her facial features still appeared striking, with her chin retaining its delicate point while her cheekbones remained defined. The Hollywood star's complexion had a healthy glow, and her signature almond-shaped eyes stood out brightly.

Emma Stone at the premiere of "Cruella" on May 18, 2021, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

2023

Emma Stone photographed on November 16, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Emma Stone at the premiere of "Poor Things" on December 6, 2023, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

2024

Emma Stone during the EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Emma Stone onstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Emma Stone at the "Kinds of Kindness" red carpet during the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2024, in France. | Source: Getty Images

2025

Fast forward to 2025, and Stone, now 36, looks like she's aging backwards. Her face looks refreshed and subtly transformed, with higher brows, softly lifted cheeks, and eyes that appear brighter and more almond-shaped — a rejuvenated look that has caught everyone's attention.

Emma Stone at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards on January 5 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

Weighing in on her evolving appearance, aesthetics doctor Jonny Betteridge shared his professional observations. He noted that the actress's brows sit higher than before, particularly at the tails, giving her eyes a more open and lifted look.

Emma Stone at the 97th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2025, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Her eyelids appear less hooded, and her cheeks have gained a gentle contour that enhances the structure of her face without looking overdone.

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Dr. Betteridge further explained that these changes could align with procedures such as an upper blepharoplasty combined with an endoscopic temporal brow lift and mid-face lift.

Emma Stone during the "Eddington" photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2025, in France. | Source: Getty Images

These minimally invasive techniques are often chosen by people in their 30s or 40s seeking natural, youthful results. They use small incisions hidden in the hairline or inside the mouth to prevent visible scarring.

Emma Stone at the "Eddington" Los Angeles premiere at the DGA Theater on June 26, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

He added that Stone's refreshed features mirror the subtle shifts seen in patients who undergo endoscopic facelifts, resulting in brows that sit higher, a softly sculpted mid-face, and eyes with a graceful, almond-like shape.

Emma Stone at the "Eddington" Los Angeles premiere at the DGA Theater on June 26, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

However, while Dr. Betteridge believed that if Stone had undergone any procedures, they were tasteful, elegant, and expertly done. Not everyone online felt the same way.

Some netizens felt the actress's face no longer looked like her own, while others said she now resembled someone who only resembled Stone, rather than being her.

Emma Stone at the "Eddington" Los Angeles premiere on June 26, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Some felt Stone's new appearance made her look more like other actresses entirely. One person bluntly commented, "She ruined her face." Someone else agreed, "They ruined her."

Emma Stone at the "Eddington" premiere on June 26, 2025. | Source: Getty Images

Another person added, "She looks nice, but not herself. She didn't need those changes," and another shared, "She doesn't look like the same person. She was lovely before. Nice now. Not sure it was worth going under the knife for but that's peer pressure for you."

Emma Stone at the "Eddington" premiere on June 26, 2025. | Source: Getty Images

More netizens speculated that Stone had definitely done something to appear nearly a decade younger, while others were simply shocked by her transformation. Some felt she still looked beautiful, yet her face no longer looked like her own.

Opinions remain divided — some claim the Hollywood star has ruined her face, while others believe she still looks good, just not as good as before.

Despite the criticism, Emma Stone remains undeniably beautiful, with her striking eyes, delicate nose, and elegant bone structure continuing to define her signature look.