Emma Stone and Dave McCary's Relationship Timeline

Mar. 15, 2025

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Saturday Night Livecan countEmma StoneandDave McCaryas yet another couple whofound love on the setof the sketch comedy show.

Much likeColin JostandScarlett Johansson, the pair first met while filming an episode ofSNLin December 2016. TheCruellaactress starred in a sketch that McCary wrote and the two reportedly hit it off from there.

A sourceconfirmed to PEOPLEin October 2017 that Stone and McCary were officially an item. They made theiraward show debutat the 2019SAG Awardsand latertied the knotin September 2020. In March 2021, PEOPLE confirmed that the pair hadwelcomed their first child, daughter Louise Jean McCary.

From their very first introduction to celebrating their first child, here’s a timeline of Emma Stone and Dave McCary’s relationship.

December 3, 2016: Emma Stone and Dave McCary meet atSaturday Night Live

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Stone met McCary for the first time in December 2016 when she returned to host Saturday Night Live. Stone starred in the “Wells for Boys” sketch that McCary wrote.

October 2017: A source confirms to PEOPLE that Emma Stone and Dave McCary are dating

A source close to Stone and McCaryconfirmed their relationship to PEOPLEnearly a year after they were first introduced. At the time, the source said that they had been dating for at least three months.

January 5, 2019: Emma Stone walks the Golden Globes red carpet without Dave McCary

Fans who were hoping to spot Stone and McCary together at theGolden Globesmay have been disappointed whenStone attended alone. As PEOPLE noted at the time, the pair had not been seen together in public for almost a year.

January 18, 2019: Emma Stone and Dave McCary go to a basketball game

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Stone and McCaryhad a public date night only a few days later when they went to a Los Angeles Clippers game together in January 2019.

January 27, 2019: Emma Stone and Dave McCary attend the SAG Awards together

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February 24, 2019: Emma Stone and Dave McCary attend the Oscars

April 4, 2019: Emma Stone and Dave McCary spark engagement rumors

Stone wasphotographed wearing a diamond ringonthatfinger in April 2019, but at the time the actress didn’t clarify if she was engaged to McCary.

August 8, 2019: Emma Stone and Dave McCary enjoy a date in Santa Monica

December 4, 2019: Emma Stone and Dave McCary announce they are engaged

Stone and McCary finally confirmed their engagement on Dec. 4, 2019. McCaryshared a photo on Instagramof himself and Stone smiling as she held out her engagement ring toward the camera.

The news came just as a source close to the couple told PEOPLE thatStone and McCary purchased a home in Malibu, California togetherin the summer of 2019.

December 8, 2019: Emma Stone and Dave McCary attend aSaturday Night Liveafterparty together

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Stone and McCary were all smiles whenthey were photographed at an afterparty forSaturday Night Liveonly days after confirming their engagement.

March 2020: Emma Stone and Dave McCary postpone their wedding plans

Like many other couples, Stone and McCary contended with the COVID-19 pandemic while planning their wedding.Page Sixreportedthat the two postponed their planned nuptials in March 2020.

May 2020: Emma Stone is seen wearing a gold band after postponing wedding plans with Dave McCary

Stoneparticipated in a video interviewwithReese Witherspoontwo months after her planned wedding date. Fans noticed the actress was wearing a gold band around her ring finger, and began to speculate that she and McCary had secretly tied the knot.

August 5, 2020: Emma Stone and Dave McCary start a production company

Stone and McCary toldDeadline, “We are thrilled to partner with our friends at A24. Their commitment to thoughtful and original storytelling and embracing artists' visions feels rare and vital, and we are incredibly grateful that they support our passion to do the same.”

September 11, 2020: Emma Stone and Dave McCary spark marriage rumors again

Stone and McCary set off marriage rumors yet again when they were photographed walking around L.A. whilewearing matching gold bands.

September 26, 2020: A source confirms Emma Stone and Dave McCary are married

A source close to Stone and McCary toldPEOPLE that the two were marriedin September 2020. Representatives for the couple did not respond to requests for comment at the time.

November 4, 2020: Emma Stone hints at wanting to have children with Dave McCary

While speaking toEntertainment Tonightabout her movieThe Croods: A New Age, Stone dropped a major hint thatshe’s ready for kids. As she put it, “I feel pretty good about starting my own pack.”

March 2021: Emma Stone and Dave McCary welcome their daughter

March 31, 2021: A source tells PEOPLE Emma Stone is “excited” about motherhood

June 22, 2021: Emma Stone and Dave McCary enjoy a baseball game

New parents Stone and McCary were all smiles whenthey attended a San Diego Padres baseball gamein late June 2021. Padres announcer Mark Grant shared a photo of himself with Stone and McCary onTwitter, writing, “La La Land…Naaahhhh… More like, Padre Land! Thanks to Emma Stone and her Husband David McCary for visiting us in the booth. It was truly a pleasure! Go Padres!”

March 7, 2022: Emma Stone and Dave McCary step out at Paris Fashion Week

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Stone and McCarywere photographed in Franceduring Paris Fashion Week in March 2022. The pair were holding hands, and Stone smiled as they walked through the city.

May 2, 2022: Emma Stone rewears her wedding afterparty dress on the Met Gala red carpet

Stone finally gave fans a peek at her and McCary’s ultra-private nuptials when sherewore one of her wedding dressesto the Met Gala. The actress graced the red carpet in a white Louis Vuitton mini dress with a feather hem. “Sartorial revival,” the Louis VuittonInstagramaccount captioned a photo of Stone, revealing that the dress had originally been designed for Stone and McCary’s wedding afterparty.

October 7, 2022: Emma Stone and Dave McCary get booed at Mets game

The couple left the stadium with their head held high after the Padres beat the Mets 7-1. San Diego posted a photo of the couple on Twitter after the game.

“Big fans of these fans. Hi Dave and Emma!” they wrote.

January 12, 2023: Emma Stone and Dave McCary attendWhen You Finish Saving the Worldpremiere

Stone and McCary co-producedWhen You Finish Saving the World, starringJulianne MooreandStranger Things’Finn Wolfard.

Stone wore an off-white Louis Vuitton dress to the film’sNew York City premiere, while McCary wore a black leather bomber jacket and khaki pants. The couple did not walk the red carpet together.

August 5, 2023: Emma Stone and Dave McCary attend a San Diego Padres game

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McCary was invited to catch the ceremonial first pitch at the San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game. Of course, Stone, who is also a huge fan of the Padres, was in the audience. The couple wished several players good luck before the matchup at Petco Park.

January 7, 2024: Emma Stone dedicates Golden Globes win to Dave McCary

Stone won the Golden Globe for best film actress in a comedy or musical for her work inPoor Things. She dedicated the award to McCary — and mentioned him first in her acceptance speech.

“This is amazing, thank you. Dave, I have to start with you really quickly,” Stone said. “I love you very much. Thank you for everything!”

March 10, 2024: Emma Stone and Dave McCary attend the Oscars

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McCary accompanied his wife to the2024 Oscars, where Stone won Best Actress for her role inPoor Things. The couple shared a sweet kiss before she took the stage and thanked McCary. “I love you so much,” she said.

April 12, 2024: Emma Stone and Dave McCary in talks to work together on a new project

In April 2024,The Hollywood Reporterrevealed that the couple was in talks to work together on an untitled project with Universal, with Stone starring and McCary directing.

Also attached to the project so far were Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen and Dan Levine, who were set to produce through 21 Laps with Michael H. Weber.

January 5, 2025: Emma Stone and Dave McCary attend the Golden Globes

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Earl Gibson III/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty

The couple attended the82nd annual Golden Globesin Los Angeles. While on the red carpet, Stone, who dazzled in a red strapless gown, and McCary shared asweet exchangewith the actress' ex-boyfriendAndrew Garfield.

source: people.com