Emma Stone says her jokes have been stolen and given to male co-stars in the past

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December 22, 2016 4:41 PM

While doing press for her new movie "La La Land," Stone recently opened up to Rolling Stone about some of the times she's been taken advantage of or denigrated by male directors.

Emma Stone.

Though sexism in Hollywood is as old as the industry itself, in the last few years actresses have become more vocal about their experiences encountering it, and Emma Stone is the latest.

While doing press for her new movie "La La Land," Stone recently opened up to Rolling Stone about some of the times she's been taken advantage of or denigrated by male directors.

"There have been times when I've improvised, they've laughed at my joke and then given it to my male co-star. Given my joke away," she said.

Stone also added that she's been admonished on set for bringing up an idea or her opinion. "I

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