Light spoilers for Poor Things are ahead. If you haven’t seen the acclaimed film on the 2023 movie schedule, you can catch it in theaters now.
One of the reasons why reviews for Poor Things have been so good is because of how committed and unique Emma Stone’s performance is. Her character Bella Baxter is truly one of a kind, and she's unafraid to say anything that’s on her mind, which is why she says she wants to punch a baby. So, considering all of this, when CinemaBlend interviewed the film’s screenwriter, Tony McNamara, we had to ask about one of the actress’s best lines and how it came to be. It turns out, the moment was inspired by something his 2-year-old actually said, which honestly makes this whole situation even better.
