All About Emma Stone's Child, Daughter Louise Jean
- - All About Emma Stone's Child, Daughter Louise Jean
Kelsie Gibson, Samantha StutsmanFebruary 5, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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Dave McCary and Emma Stone in 2024.
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Emma Stone and Dave McCary welcomed their daughter, Louise Jean, in March 2021
Louise Jean was reportedly named after Stone's grandmother
The actress dedicated her 2024 Oscar win to her daughter
For Emma Stone, winning Oscars doesn't begin to compare to motherhood.
The Poor Things star and her husband, Dave McCary, welcomed their daughter, Louise Jean McCary, in March 2021.
“There’s nothing I feel luckier about,” she told Vogue in August 2025. “[My daughter's] the greatest gift of my life, for sure.”
Though Stone and McCary have not shared much about their family lives, fans have learned a few sweet details about their daughter since her arrival.
Here’s everything to know about Emma Stone’s child.
PEOPLE confirmed Emma Stone was expecting in January 2021
Emma Stone and Dave McCary in 2022.
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In January 2021, a source confirmed to PEOPLE that Stone was expecting her first child.
The news came after the actress was seen walking with a friend in Los Angeles on Dec. 30 while cradling her baby bump, in photos obtained by the Daily Mail.
She’s a Pisces
Emma Stone and Dave McCary in 2025.
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Months after PEOPLE confirmed Stone’s pregnancy, PEOPLE confirmed that the actress gave birth to a baby girl in March 2021.
According to the baby’s birth certificate obtained by TMZ, Stone’s daughter was born on March 13, making her a Pisces.
She was reportedly named after Emma Stone’s grandmother
Emma Stone and her mom, Christa, in 2017.
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Louise Jean McCary’s name has a special family significance. According to Vanity Fair, Stone’s baby girl was named after the actress’ grandmother, Jean Louise.
The outlet also reported that Stone and her mother, Krista Stone, share the middle name Jean, adding even more meaning to her daughter’s name.
Emma Stone has called motherhood “very exciting”
Dave McCary and Emma Stone in 2025.
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While promoting her leading role in Cruella in May 2021, Stone gave a rare comment about motherhood. During an interview with British presenter Mark Heyes, Stone was asked about her experience dealing with COVID-19 lockdowns while becoming a first-time mom.
“It's very, very exciting,” she said. “I feel lucky with what lockdown has been but it has been an insane year.”
Emma Stone and Dave McCary are fairly private about their daughter
Dave McCary and Emma Stone in 2019.
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In addition to keeping her relationship with McCary out of the spotlight, Stone has been pretty private about her daughter. Following her daughter’s birth, a source gave PEOPLE rare insight into her new role as a mom.
"Emma and Dave have a great marriage and both wanted a child," a source close to Stone told PEOPLE. "They are a very grounded and private couple and were ready for a family."
The source continued, "Emma is close to her family and good friends but not the type to flaunt her personal life. Dave respects that about her and is the same way. They have a great life together and support each other."
Emma Stone dedicated her Oscar win to her daughter
Emma Stone in 2024.
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While accepting her second Oscar for Best Actress for her role in Poor Things, Stone paid tribute to her family, including her daughter Louise.
"I really just want to thank my family. My mom, my brother Spencer, my dad, my husband Dave, I love you so much," she began.
"And, most importantly, my daughter, who's gonna be 3 in three days and has turned our lives technicolor," the star continued, before quoting pal Taylor Swift's lyric: "I love you bigger than the whole sky, my girl."
Louise Jean is a big fan of KPop Demon Hunters
'KPop Demon Hunters' on Netflix; Emma Stone at the 83rd annual Golden Globes in 2026.
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During an interview with Rolling Stone in February 2026, Stone revealed that Louise Jean is completely obsessed with Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters.
"To be quite honest with you, the thing that we've been listening to day-in and day-out, non-stop around the clock, is the entire soundtrack of KPop Demon Hunters," she said. "It's all we listen to from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m."
As for watching the movie, Stone added, "It's out of control. It's all we do. It's the entire lifeblood of this family."
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