Actress Emma Stone (real name Emily Jean Stone) has revealed the inspiration behind her stage name, and all Spice Girls fans will be able to relate.
Appearing on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon the famous red-head revealed she used to be a blonde, and when it came to choosing her current moniker, she named herself after her favourite Spice Girl, Emma โBaby Spiceโ Bunton.
The Maniac actress told the hilarious story to talk show host Jimmy Fallon, before playing a Buzzfeed quiz to find out what Spice Girl member Emma Stone actually is (hint: it wasnโt Baby), โGrowing up, I was super blonde, and my real name is Emily, but I wanted to be called Emma because of Baby Spice. And guess what? Now I am.โ
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The Spice Girls influence truly knows no bounds.
Milly is a freelance journalist who devours all news, from the latest in Australian politics to Meghan and Harry's cutest couple moments. Milly is a devout tea enthusiast who's a firm believer in quality downtime, her weekends are usually spent exploring a new cafe with a nice cuppa and the crossword.
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