Emma Stone, known for her supernatural roles in films like Spider-Man and Zombieland, recently revealed that her belief in extraterrestrial beings extends beyond the characters she plays on screen.

During an interview at the Venice Film Festival, where she was promoting her new sci-fi comedy Bugonia, Stone opened up about her thoughts on the existence of aliens. The film, which follows two conspiracy-obsessed men who believe that Stone’s character—a CEO of a major company—is an alien planning to destroy Earth, naturally led to discussions about extraterrestrials.

“Yes, I’m coming out and saying it,” Stone confidently declared. “I believe in aliens!”

Explaining her viewpoint, Stone credited famed astronomer Carl Sagan for inspiring her beliefs. She shared that she admired Sagan’s scientific work and philosophy, particularly his views on extraterrestrial life. “One of my favorite people who has ever lived is Carl Sagan,” Stone said. “I fell madly in love with his philosophy, science, and how brilliant he is."

Stone went on to align herself with Sagan's stance, emphasizing that it’s somewhat arrogant to believe that Earth is the only planet with life. She stated, “He very deeply believed the idea that we’re alone in this vast expansive universe—not that we’re being watched—is a pretty narcissistic thing.”

Conspiracy theorists in the movie think Stone's character is an alien (Focus Features)

The conversation took a playful turn when a reporter jokingly asked how Stone manages to live under the spotlight without “turning into an alien.” In true Bugonia style, Stone responded with a smile, “How do you know I’m not an alien?”

Stone elaborated further, expressing how living in the public eye creates a sense of duality. "I think there’s a tricky aspect to that answer that’s probably longer than anything that anyone would want to listen to right now,” she said. “I think everyone sort of deals with that now. We all can relate to that feeling of someone thinking they know you, feeling like you don’t have much control of the avatar outside of me. Because there’s me, and then there’s me, here. There’s the person who comes here and then there’s the person who I am with my friends and family. They’re the same person, but it’s what I do to keep myself sane.”