Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos share a heartfelt embrace as Stone triumphs with her win for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the film "Poor Things" at the prestigious Oscars ceremony held on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Receiving her second Academy Award, Stone graciously expressed her gratitude to the dedicated team behind the movie, with a special mention to the talented Greek director. Overwhelmed with emotions, she candidly articulated, "I am immensely grateful for this extraordinary opportunity to portray Bella. This is truly a gift of a lifetime."
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has extended his congratulations to Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos after his film “Poor Things” won four prizes at the 96th Academy Awards.
“A thousand congratulations to Yorgos Lanthimos for winning four awards at this year’s Oscars with his film ‘Poor Things.’ His unique perspective and narrative skill have not only captivated film enthusiasts but also filled all of us with pride,” Mitsotakis said.
“In Yorgos’ person and work, we see reflected the Greece of perpetual exploration, creation, and progress. I hope these significant awards are just one of the many milestones on his journey to the pinnacle of the seventh art. May his artistic vision continue to inspire more and more people,” he said
“Congratulations once again.”
Along with Emma Stone’s Best Actress triumph, Poor Things won the Oscars for Makeup and Hairstyling, Production Design, and Costume Design.
