Emma Stone made history this week, becoming the youngest woman to earn seven Oscar nominations at age 37, surpassing Meryl Streep’s previous record. Simultaneously, a delightfully chaotic clip from her 2012 guest appearance on iCarly resurfaced, sending the internet into a nostalgic frenzy.

A Blast From the Past: Emma Stone’s ‘iCarly’ Cameo

The unexpected viral moment highlights Stone’s comedic timing even in her early career.

The clip, posted on X this week after an account asked about favorite celebrity cameos, has already garnered over 5 million views. Stone plays a wildly enthusiastic superfan of the iCarly web show, who completely overwhelms the main characters in her quest for selfies. In a particularly memorable moment, she frantically demands to meet Gibby, even running into the bathroom after learning he’s inside, before dramatically diving onto their table as security escorts her away.

Did you know? Stone appeared on iCarly around the same time she was filming The Amazing Spider-Man.

Social media users are buzzing with reactions, with many pointing out Stone’s inherent comedic talent. Comments range from “this was my introduction to Emma Stone” to “the way she acted her butt off for iCarly LOL” and even “that’s when Yorgos Lanthimos knew.” Others noted the contrast between this unhinged role and her recent, critically acclaimed performances.

From Nickelodeon to Oscar Contender

Stone’s career trajectory has been remarkable, evolving from comedic roles in films like Superbad and Easy A to the complex, often unconventional characters she portrays today. Many see the iCarly cameo as a glimpse of the fearless energy she brings to all her work.

Currently, Stone is nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars for her performance in the dark comedy Bugonia, a remake of a South Korean film where she notably shaved her head for the role. She is also nominated as a producer for the film’s Best Picture nomination, marking her second nod this year.

Her fellow nominees include Jessie Buckley for Hamnet, Rose Byrne for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Kate Hudson for Song Sung Blue, and Renate Reinsve for Sentimental Value. Bugonia is also competing for Best Score and Best Adapted Screenplay.

However, conversation surrounding the nominations has also focused on the perceived snub of Stone’s co-star, Jesse Plemons, for Best Actor. The 98th Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 15.

In the meantime, the internet continues to revel in the delightful chaos of Stone’s iCarly cameo – a reminder that even Oscar-winning actresses have a wonderfully quirky past.