The black comedy-drama '' Birdman '' , from director Alejandro González Iñárritu , was Stone 's final film release in 2014 . Co-starring Michael Keaton and Edward Norton , the film features her in the role of Sam Thomson , the recovering-addict daughter of actor Riggan Thomson ( Keaton ) , who becomes his assistant . Iñárritu created the character based on his experience with his daughter . '' Birdman '' was critically acclaimed , and was the most successful film at the 87th Academy Awards ; it was nominated for nine awards , winning four , including Best Picture . The Movie Network considered it one of Stone 's best performances to date and Robbie Collin of '' The Daily Telegraph '' was impressed with a monologue she delivers , which he thought was " like a knitting needle to the gut " . She received numerous accolades for her portrayal , including nominations for an Academy , a BAFTA , a Golden Globe , a Screen Actors Guild , and a Critics ' Choice Movie award for Best Supporting Actress
87th Academy Awards
87th Academy Awards
Emma Stone