Emma Stone, acclaimed for her roles in movies like La La Land, found more than just laughter during her appearances on Saturday Night Live. In 2018, she married Dave McCary, an American comedian, writer, and director, adding a new chapter to their love story.
Meeting on SNL:
Stone and McCary’s story began when Emma Stone hosted Saturday Night Live in 2016, where she crossed paths with David Lawrence McCary, one of the show’s writers. Their connection deepened when McCary directed Stone in a sketch called “Wells for Boys.” The sparks flew, and a rumored romance started to blossom.
From Rumors to Marriage:
The couple made their public debut at the premiere of McCary’s directorial debut, “Brigsby Bear,” in 2017. Rumors intensified as they were spotted leaving the event together. After about two years of dating, Dave McCary took to Instagram to share the joyous news of their wedding, showcasing Emma Stone’s stunning pearl engagement ring.
Dave McCary’s Background:
Dave McCary, a University of Southern California alumnus, initially engaged in sketch comedy during his college days. He joined the Saturday Night Live (SNL) team as a segment director, where he worked for five seasons until 2018, directing pre-taped sketches. During his college years, he formed the sketch group Good Neighbor with creative partners Kyle Mooney, Beck Bennett, and Nick Rutherford in 2007.
A Joint Venture:
Despite McCary’s established career as a director, he and Emma Stone ventured into a new chapter by starting a production company in the summer of 2020. The couple announced the launch of “Fruit Tree,” a film/TV production banner that secured a two-year first-look TV deal at A24, according to Deadline. Their collaborative projects include “When You Finish Saving the World,” “Problemista,” “I Saw the TV Glow,” and the TV show “The Curse.” Through “Fruit Tree,” the couple aims to produce a diverse range of projects spanning scripted, documentary, and unscripted formats.
Emma Stone and Dave McCary’s journey from SNL to filmmaking exemplifies a unique blend of love, creativity, and shared professional endeavors.