In a revelation that blurs the lines between A-list Hollywood and reality TV drama, Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone has confessed to an unexpected passion: The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. The 37-year-old star admitted to going to extraordinary lengths for her fandom, including braving the elements for a chance to see one of the show's most infamous cast members face justice.
A Superfan's Dedication in the Freezing Cold
During an interview for W Magazine's 2026 Best Performances issue, Stone was asked about her favourite reality show. Her immediate answer was the Bravo franchise set in Utah. She then disclosed a remarkable anecdote about her dedication. In January 2023, Stone and her brother waited for two hours in the freezing cold outside a Manhattan courthouse. Their mission? To catch a glimpse of RHOSLC star Jen Shah, who was arriving for her sentencing.
Shah was sentenced to 78 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud charges connected to a multi-million-dollar scheme that defrauded thousands of victims, many of them elderly. Stone, who lives in New York, described the surreal moment. "We walked over there," she said. "Her getting arrested on camera was wild." Shah has since been released following several sentence reductions.
More Than Just Housewives: Celebrity Confessions Abound
Stone's interview covered more than just her reality TV habits. She also discussed her role in an upcoming film featuring Miss Piggy, which also stars Jennifer Lawrence and Cole Escola. When asked if she would be portraying the iconic Muppet, Stone was emphatic in her refusal. "First of all, that is the biggest insult to Miss Piggy I've ever heard," she stated. "No, of course I'm not playing Miss Piggy. And neither is Jen. We pale in comparison."
It turns out Stone is not the only major star with a taste for Bravo's programming. Fellow interviewee George Clooney revealed he once consumed hours of Below Deck, a show about superyacht crews, while on a trip to Poland. The actor, a father to twins, also shared a charming story about introducing his son to his role as Batman, a title his child initially refused to believe.
A Cast of Stars in the Spotlight
W Magazine's issue featured a host of Hollywood talent. Jodie Foster and Greta Lee were also profiled, while Frankenstein star Jacob Elordi dished on his childhood celebrity crushes, naming Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana, and Hilary Duff. The accompanying photo shoots offered striking visuals, including one of Stone dramatically dragging a man's body along the floor.
From the glamorous, scandalous world of reality television to the intimate anecdotes of parenting and childhood inspirations, the interviews paint a picture of stars with surprisingly relatable passions. Emma Stone's patient vigil in the New York cold stands as a testament to the captivating, and sometimes baffling, power of reality TV storytelling.
