Emma Stone | La La Land

Over the years, Emma Stone has been one of the most sought-after actresses in Hollywood, credit to her acting skills in movies like La La Land, where she played the character of Mia. The storyline revolves around Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) and Mia, an aspiring actress and a jazz musician, who both have few chance meetings in the city of Los Angeles. As the pair continue to pursue their dreams, they begin a romance; but when success begins to mount, they’re faced with the heart-breaking decision of choosing between their love for each other or their career.

The celebrity actress received a paycheck of $26 million for the movie and won the 2017 Academy Award for Best Actress. La La Land also won the New York City Film Critic’s top prize, as well as other accolades and recognitions.