The friendship between Oscar winners Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone has become a beloved fixture in Hollywood, often lauded for its genuine, grounded, and hilariously messy honesty. No story encapsulates their quirky bond better than the infamous night at an Adele concert. It was there that Lawrence’s partying led to a climactic, vomit-fueled, yet ultimately sweet “best friends forever” moment. Jennifer Lawrence tells the story of how she and Emma Stone became best friends.
The story, which Lawrence has recounted in multiple interviews, including a notable one for Harper’s Bazaar US in early 2016, is a testament to the fact that even A-list celebrities are susceptible to an embarrassing night out.
The Concert That Sealed the Bond
The memorable event took place during one of Adele’s performances in Los Angeles in February 2016. Lawrence and Stone, who had quickly cemented their friendship after being introduced by mutual friend Woody Harrelson in 2015, attended the show together. In Lawrence’s own brutally honest words, she admitted: “If I do stay out late and I’m partying hard, I will throw up. I don’t have the tolerance to black out; I just start puking.”
The night reached its legendary peak when the actress, overwhelmed by the combination of drink and emotion, became violently ill right in the middle of the performance. The climax was when they went to an Adele concert, and Jennifer Lawrence got so drunk that she threw up right at the concert. Her co-star and friend, Emma Stone, stepped up immediately in an act of true friendship.
“Ask Emma Stone,” Lawrence once challenged interviewers. “It was the night we saw Adele in LA. She just started rubbing my back. She was really sweet. I was like, ‘Get out of here. It’s so gross.’” Emma Stone tended to her (to Adele’s shocked eyes). The sight of the two Oscar-winning actresses navigating a drunken illness at a major concert quickly became a classic Hollywood anecdote, symbolizing a relationship that values support over sophistication.
A Powerful Celebrity Trio
The story is even more significant because it occurred during a period when the friendship between Lawrence and Stone was expanding to include the music legend, Adele, herself.
Initial Meeting: Lawrence first met Adele at the 2013 Academy Awards, the night Lawrence won Best Actress for her role in Silver Linings Playbook.
The Trio’s Emergence: By late 2015, the three stars were frequently spotted together, grabbing dinner in New York City and attending high-profile events. This established the “squad” as a genuine, non-industry-related circle of friends.
The Aftermath: The bond between Lawrence and Adele, in particular, was so strong that Lawrence wrote the dedication for Adele’s entry in Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” issue in 2016. This incredibly funny and relatable moment at the Adele concert is more than just celebrity gossip. It’s a data point in the enduring public narrative of Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone’s friendship, confirming that their relationship is built on shared laughter, deep trust, and the willingness to literally rub someone’s back when they need it most.