Emma Stone Hopes to Compete on ‘Jeopardy!’ but Wants to Earn Her Stripes

Emma Stone has expressed her desire to compete on the popular trivia show ‘Jeopardy!’ and hopes to earn a spot as a contestant. The award-winning actress, known for her roles in ‘La La Land‘ and ‘The Help,’ revealed her obsession with the show while appearing as a guest on the ‘Awards Circuit’ podcast by Variety.

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In the podcast episode, Stone shared her love for ‘Jeopardy!’ and her routine of watching it every night while marking down how many answers she gets right. She expressed confidence in her trivia skills, stating that she could definitely hold her own on the show.

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However, Stone clarified that she is not interested in participating in the celebrity version of ‘Jeopardy!’ as she wants to “earn her stripes” by competing against regular contestants. She mentioned that she applies every June to be considered for the show, taking the required quiz and awaiting a response for several months. Unfortunately, she has not yet received an invitation to be a contestant.

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‘Jeopardy!’ has been a beloved game show since its inception in 1964. Following the passing of longtime host Alex Trebek, former champion Ken Jennings took over as the interim host. Actress Mayim Bialik also filled in as a guest host on several episodes.

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Emma Stone remains determined to make it onto ‘Jeopardy!’ and continues to sharpen her trivia skills in the hopes that her dedication will eventually pay off. Fans of the actress and the show will eagerly await news of her possible inclusion as a contestant on the iconic game show.