Austin Butler Didn’t Swat a Bee at Emma Stone—She Explains What Really Happened
Austin Butler gets Emma Stone’s support after viral Cannes bee moment sparks online buzz—she says he meant no harm.
Emma Stone has spoken out to clear the air after a viral red carpet moment at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. While posing with Eddington co-stars 
Austin Butler and 
Pedro Pascal, a bee suddenly flew into their photo op. In a clip shared by Variety on X, Butler was seen trying to wave the bee away—but some online thought he was pushing it toward Emma.
Speaking on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on June 26, Stone set the record straight: “He was trying to blow it behind me! He is a sweetheart and a half—there is no way he wanted that bee in my face.” When guest host 
Diego Luna joked that Butler “brought the bee,” Emma quipped, “I almost guarantee you it was Pedro.”
Emma also made it clear there’s no bad blood, adding that the cast gets along well and that Pascal is “so wonderful.”