Emma Stone recently took a moment to clear the air regarding a viral red carpet moment involving her Eddington co-star Austin Butler at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. In a lighthearted appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the actress explained what really happened when a bee unexpectedly photobombed their photo op.
Emma Stone Sets the Record Straight on Bee Incident
A video that circulated online showed Butler making a gesture. Some speculated it was him blowing a bee in Stone’s direction. But the Oscar-winning actress laughed off the rumors, explaining that it was quite the opposite. “He was trying to blow it behind me!” she told Kimmel, defending Butler’s reaction. “He is a sweetheart and a half—there is no way he wanted that bee in my face.”
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Stone continued to praise Butler for his quick thinking, saying he handled the situation with kindness and concern. She even took the opportunity to playfully throw another co-star under the bus—jokingly, of course.
Hints at Pedro Pascal’s Playful Side in Cannes
“I almost guarantee you, if anyone brought the bee, it was Pedro,” she said with a grin, referring to fellow Eddington actor Pedro Pascal. “He probably unleashed that bee.” Still, she made sure to clarify, “He’s so wonderful,” emphasizing the close and friendly bond the cast shares.
This easygoing exchange also mirrors Stone’s past remarks about the camaraderie she’s shared with her male co-stars over the years. In a 2017 interview with E! News, she pointed out how some of her male colleagues had taken pay cuts to help ensure she earned equal pay, saying, “Women, in general, are making four fifths at best.”
The bee encounter may have gone viral for all the wrong reasons. However, Stone’s defense of Butler and her gentle teasing of Pascal show the warmth and respect among the Eddington cast.
As the buzz around Eddington continues, it’s clear that the cast is talented and also shares a strong off-screen chemistry.
