Hollywood Besties and Playful Banter: What Jennifer Lawrence Hilariously Texted Emma Stone After 2026 Actor Awards Nomination

In a moment that’s delighting fans across social media, Jennifer Lawrence has turned a potentially awkward awards-season snub into one of the most endearing celebrity text threads of the year. During a recent appearance at New York’s 92NY Kaufmann Concert Hall, the Oscar-winning actress casually recounted the hilarious message she sent to longtime friend Emma Stone after the 2026 Actor Awards nominations were announced.

When the Screen Actors Guild–affiliated honors revealed their nominees, Stone earned a nod for her leading performance in Bugonia, while Lawrence’s latest film Die My Love was conspicuously absent from the list. Rather than respond with disappointment in private, Lawrence took to their group chat with comic flair, writing “WHAT!” followed by a single sad-face emoji as congratulations flooded in for Stone.

But Lawrence didn’t stop there. True to her quick wit, she joked that every time Stone tried to speak to her afterward she teased, “Why are you not saying sorry?” before adding with affection that her friend has “been beating me for decades,” calling it “an honor.”

The exchange perfectly encapsulates the blend of camaraderie and good-natured rivalry that has long defined these two Hollywood stars’ relationship. The pair—both Oscar winners and frequent fixtures of awards season conversations—have shared the screen of public opinion for more than a decade, often playfully comparing awards, roles and career milestones.

Fans have responded with equal parts amusement and admiration, celebrating not just Stone’s nomination but also the way Lawrence handled her own snub with humor and grace. In an era when celebrity reactions to awards buzz can be fraught with tension, this text thread stands out as a reminder that deep friendships—and laughter—can thrive even amid industry competition.

As awards season rolls on, both actresses continue to rack up recognition (Lawrence still boasts nominations at other major ceremonies), but this lighthearted text exchange is already earning a place among the most memorable pop-culture moments of the moment.