20 Times a movie was saved by a female lead

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"Memory" Red Carpet - The 80th Venice International Film Festival - Source: Getty
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13. Emma Stone in La La Land (2016)

Emma Stone (Photo by Michael Buckner/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images)
Emma Stone (Photo by Michael Buckner/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images)

Emma Stone gave La La Land its heart. Without her, the film’s glossy visuals and musical numbers might have felt hollow. Stone made Mia’s struggles and dreams believable. She showed the highs and lows of chasing a career in Hollywood with sincerity. Her raw emotion during the audition scene added a layer of depth to the story. Stone brought warmth and authenticity to the film. Her performance turned a romantic musical into a relatable story about ambition and sacrifice.

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Edited by Sugnik Mondal
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