The film premiered at the toronto international film festival in september 2017. The film stars emma stone and steve carell as king and riggs, leading an ensemble cast including andrea riseborough, elisabeth shue, austin stowell, bill pullman, natalie morales, eric christian olsen and sarah silverman in supporting roles. Why emma stones performance as billie jean king deserves a much better movie. Battle of the sexes emma stone talks billie jean king. After winning an oscar, emma stones next big milestone will be to step into a role playing a reallife icon. Emma stone plays tennis icon billie jean king in the upcoming movie battle of the sexes but sources told page six that stone needed a body double for the sportier scenes, because her. Sep 18, 2017 how do you play a tennis great like billie jean king. Apr 20, 2015 emma stone and elizabeth banks will both play billie jean king in dueling tennis films. Photos of emma stone reminiscent of billie jean king. Sep 22, 2017 emma stone and steve carell star as billie jean king and bobby riggs in a crowdpleasing but muddled film. Apr 21, 2015 t he 1973 battle of the sexes match between billie jean king and bobby riggs was played in three sets, and now it seems the film adaptation will play out the same way.
Tennis icon billie jean king sits down with battle of the sexes costars emma stone and andrea riseborough to discuss her legendary 1973 match against bobby riggs. Emma stone and billie jean king face a rapidfire line of questioning from chelsea. Sep 21, 2017 on this weeks episode, wertheim talks all things battle of the sexes, the new movie out sept. Courtesy of twentieth century fox film corporation. Now we have our first look at oscar nominees emma stone and steve carell as billie jean king and bobby riggs in battle of the sexes and its no wonder fox searchlight sent out a shot of the. Emma stone channels billie jean king in new photo for battle. Billie jean king talks about being played by emma stone in battle. Sep 21, 2017 the film focuses on the nationally televised 1973 battle of the sexes tennis match in which 29yearold billie jean king emma stone beat 55yearold former champion bobby riggs steve carell in. In battle of the sexes, emma stone recreates billie jean kings epic 1973 showdown against bobby riggs. Emma stone, billie jean king and steve carrell this person is an icon and an absolute badass that i could never even hope to be exactly like, said the actress. Emma stone is brilliant in an uneven billie jean king biopic that wasnt built for the trump era a broad and sporadically entertaining crowdpleaser that was.
Billie jean king and emma stone on why battle of the sexes matters now emma stone, left, and billie jean king at a battle of. Emma stone, who does just that in the movie battle of the sexes, out friday, puts aside a platter of sushi to show its all in the. Sep 21, 2017 emma stone plays billie jean king and steve carell plays bobby riggs in a movie about the 1973 tennis match that became a referendum on equality. Emma stone and billie jean king full interview chelsea. T he 1973 tennis match between billie jean king and bobby riggs was a spectacle made for hollywood. Advantage, bobby, but game, set, match, billie jean. Oct 19, 2017 christian acted as emma stones tennis double in the recently released film battle of the sexes, which recreated the pivotal 1973 exhibition match between billie jean king and bobby riggs.
Billie jean kings nickname for emma stone is peahead. Billie jean king and emma stone on why battle of the sexes matters now emma stone, left, and billie jean king at a battle of the sexes press conference during the us open. Billie jean king and emma stone discuss the battle of the. Billie jean king and emma stone on battle of the sexes and.
Playing billie jean, i wanted to learn as much as i possibly could, especially about billie jean in that era, she says. Emma stone gives a wonderful performance as a champion for respect and equal compensation for women in the world of competitive sports. Emma stone, billie jean king talk tennis, new movie and courage wwd. Nov 23, 2017 it stars emma stone and steve carell, respectively womens no 1 billie jean king and fiftysomething exchamp and selfproclaimed male chauvinist pig bobby riggs fighting to prove that.
Sep 09, 2017 the real king sat beside emma stone, who is playing the tennis legend in the upcoming film battle of the sexes, for the big match between americans madison keys and sloane stephens. Sep 22, 2017 in battle of the sexes, emma stone recreates billie jean king s epic 1973 showdown against bobby riggs. Oscar winner emma stone visits today to talk about battle of the sexes, the new film that dramatizes the 1973 tennis match between billie. Emma stone stars as billie jean king and steve carell plays bobby riggs in battle of the sexes.
On this weeks episode, wertheim talks all things battle of the sexes, the new movie out sept. Sep 22, 2017 emma stone and billie jean king face a rapidfire line of questioning from chelsea. Stone has never been better than in battle of the sexes, jonathan dayton and valerie faris movie about billie jean king. Battle of the sexes is a 2017 biographical sports film directed by valerie faris and jonathan dayton and written by simon beaufoy. Billie jean king is highly regarded as one of the best tennis players to have ever competed professionally, male or female. With emma stone, steve carell, andrea riseborough, sarah silverman. Emma stone channels billie jean king in new photo for. Steve carell, emma stone star in battle of the sexes movie. Emma stone and elizabeth banks will both play billie jean. Emma stone was one of several celebrities to be accompanied by women activists at the 2018 golden globe awards, but she was the only one to actually play her date in a movie. Seeing a glimpse into the individual struggle billie jean king faced against both sexism and homophobia in a lessenlightened time is by turns heartwrenching and inspiring. Emma stone and steve carell star as billie jean king and bobby riggs in a crowdpleasing but muddled film. From the making of the movie to emma stone s role as billie jean king, the battle of the sexes.
Emma stone and billie jean king talk courage, equality. The film stars emma stone and steve carell as king and riggs, leading an ensemble cast including andrea riseborough. Billie jean king, emma stone battle of the sexes interview. Battle of the sexes i official trailer fox searchlight youtube. Sep 01, 2017 starring emma stone as king and steve carell as riggs, the picture explores kings efforts, and those of the other women who helped form the womens tennis assn. How the battle of the sexes costume designer transformed emma stone into tennis champion billie jean king the object was to toughen emma up a bit, said costume designer mary zophres, who also.
Sep 21, 2017 how the battle of the sexes costume designer transformed emma stone into tennis champion billie jean king the object was to toughen emma up a bit, said costume designer mary zophres, who also. The plot is loosely based on the 1973 tennis match between billie jean king and bobby riggs. Billie jean king and emma stone talk gender equality, hollywood and that 1973 tennis match. Its never clear why, sometimes, hollywood latches on to one idea and. The true story of the 1973 tennis match between world number one billie jean king and exchamp and serial hustler bobby riggs. I was a real creep the oscar winner opens up about playing the legendary tennis player in battle of the sexes.
Christian acted as emma stones tennis double in the recently released film battle of the sexes, which recreated the pivotal 1973 exhibition match between billie jean king and bobby riggs. As the movie, battle of the sexes, plays in theaters across america, billie jean king and actress emma stone, who portrayed king, talk candidly about courage, equality and. Battle of the sexes 2017 emma stone as billie jean king imdb. Emma stone brings billie jean king, who she she played in battle of the sexes, as globes date this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Take a look at the first official photo of emma stone and steve carell ready for the battle of the sexes, thats the name of the upcoming film in which they play billie jean king and bobby riggs. Shes starring as tennis legend billie jean king in a movie about the battle of. For her first postoscar role, newly minted academy award winner emma stone doesnt disappoint, bringing sensitivity and nuance to her part as billie. What billie jean illuminated, and the point i was trying to. Its never clear why, sometimes, hollywood latches on. Battle of the sexes 2017 rotten tomatoes movie trailers.
It stars emma stone and steve carell, respectively womens no 1 billie jean king and fiftysomething exchamp and selfproclaimed male chauvinist pig bobby riggs. Emma stone and billie jean king, the star and subject of battle of the. Emma stone describes overwhelming sag awards win now playing. The movie explores many important social issues the wage gap, sexism, sexuality and identity. Sep 22, 2017 t he 1973 tennis match between billie jean king and bobby riggs was a spectacle made for hollywood. A proper tan turned out to be a key to turning emma stone into tennis great billie jean king for fox searchlights battle of the sexes, which tells the true story of the 1973 tennis match. Emma stone faces steve carell in battle of the sexes.
Trapped in the media glare, king and riggs were on opposites sides of a. Battle of the sexes 2017 emma stone as billie jean king. But first she had to get a few tennis lessons from the legend herself. Emma stone faces steve carell in battle of the sexes the actress has never been better as billie jean king, who faced off against bobby riggs in a 1973 tennis match pitting womens rights. Aug 15, 2017 emma stone on preparing to play billie jean king. Emma stone is so bad at tennis, she needed a body double. Battle of the sexes trailer 2017 emma stone, steve. Sep 18, 2017 billie jean king is highly regarded as one of the best tennis players to have ever competed professionally, male or female. Billie jean king, emma stone relive history of battle of the. Sep 18, 2017 more than 40 years later, the battle of the sexes has inspired a feature film of the same name. Girls that are really great in acting and get a lot of attention, they have pea heads, king says, as stone laughs. Sep 17, 2017 thats humanity and thats just the truth, said emma stone, who stars as tennis legend and equal rights activist billie jean king in the sports biopic. Sep 24, 2017 as the movie, battle of the sexes, plays in theaters across america, billie jean king and actress emma stone, who portrayed king, talk candidly about courage, equality and having a voice, during a. Sep 21, 2017 emma stone faces steve carell in battle of the sexes the actress has never been better as billie jean king, who faced off against bobby riggs in a 1973 tennis match pitting womens rights.
Emma stone and elizabeth banks will both play billie jean king in dueling tennis films. The film stars emma stone, steve carell, andrea riseborough, elisabeth shue, austin stowell, and sarah. Starring emma stone as king and steve carell as riggs, the picture explores kings efforts, and those of the other women who helped form the womens tennis assn. So, when emma stone signed on to play king in the upcoming movie battle. The film focuses on the nationally televised 1973 battle of the sexes tennis match in which 29yearold billie jean king emma stone beat 55. T he 1973 battle of the sexes match between billie jean king and bobby riggs was played in three sets, and now it seems the film adaptation will. The film stars emma stone and steve carell as king and riggs. World number one billie jean king and exchamp and serial hustler bobby riggs. Emma stone plays billie jean king and steve carell plays bobby riggs in a movie about the 1973 tennis match that became a referendum on equality. Sep 19, 2017 for her first postoscar role, newly minted academy award winner emma stone doesnt disappoint, bringing sensitivity and nuance to her part as billie jean king in jonathan dayton and valerie. Sep 11, 2017 billie jean king, emma stone relive historic moment known as the battle of the sexes, when king beat bobby riggs in 1973 tennis match on national tv. Emma stone, billie jean king talk tennis, new movie and. Billie jean king, emma stone relive historic moment known as the battle of the sexes, when king beat bobby riggs in 1973 tennis match on national tv. Playing billie jean king in battle of the sexes was.
How do you play a tennis great like billie jean king. Billie jean king and emma stone on battle of the sexes. May 10, 2017 after winning an oscar, emma stones next big milestone will be to step into a role playing a reallife icon. Stone and king spent enough time together that the tennis queen jokingly refers to the movie stars pea head. How emma stone became tennis legend billie jean king for.
750 12 847 1109 708 915 36 1478 190 309 241 1243 1465 331 331 604 109 1316 297 1414 1108 522 1206 89 595 1458 451 206