PHOTOSBefore The Fame! ‘La La Land’ Star Emma Stone’s SECRET Past Uncovered — See The Pics!
Jan. 11 2017, Updated 7:52 p.m. ET
Stars attend the premiere of 'La La Land' at UGC Normandie
Emma Stone has been earning rave reviews for her performance in the hit film La La Land. But before she was a critic's darling, the funny girl was just a youngster honing her acting chops in Arizona! Click through to see pictures of Emma before the fame!
Emma Stone shows off the star quality that propelled her to Golden Globe winner and a hot-tip for 2017 Oscars success in these pre-fame pics taken when she was learning her craft at the Valley Youth Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona.
Emma got her start at the Valley Youth Theater in Phoenix, Arizona. Here she is holding court in The Little Mermaid .
Emma Stone
Even then, Emma knew how to command the stage in the theater's production of The Princess and the Pea.
Emma Stone shows off the star quality that propelled her to Golden Globe winner and a hot-tip for 2017 Oscars success in these pre-fame pics taken when she was learning her craft at the Valley Youth Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona.
It looks like Emma was in impressive company at the theater. Check out the girl to the right of Emma—it's American Idol winner Jordin Sparks!
Emma Stone
It took a lot of makeup to turn the gorgeous Emma into an ugly stepsister for Cinderella!
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Emma Stone
Here's Emma with the theater's producing artistic director, Bobb Cooper. He might be to thank for Emma's impressive acting skills!
Emma Stone shows off the star quality that propelled her to Golden Globe winner and a hot-tip for 2017 Oscars success in these pre-fame pics taken when she was learning her craft at the Valley Youth Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona.
Look at this cutie's adorable headshot!
Emma Stone
All grown up! This headshot may have been taken around the time the famous red head made her film debut as Jonah Hill's love interest in Superbad.
Emma Stone shows off the star quality that propelled her to Golden Globe winner and a hot-tip for 2017 Oscars success in these pre-fame pics taken when she was learning her craft at the Valley Youth Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona.
Now one of Hollywood's most sought after leading ladies, Emma's old theater company is no doubt proud of the success she's achieved!
Emma Stone shows off the star quality that propelled her to Golden Globe winner and a hot-tip for 2017 Oscars success in these pre-fame pics taken when she was learning her craft at the Valley Youth Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona.
Did you know Emma had so much theater experience before making it big on the silver screen? Let us know in the comments!
