Easy A is a teen comedy film where Emma Stone stars as Olive Penderghast, a high school student who becomes the subject of rumors after pretending to have a sexual encounter. Inspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel 'The Scarlet Letter,' Olive embraces her newfound notoriety and uses it to her advantage. The film explores themes of gossip, reputation, and self-acceptance. Emma Stone's charismatic performance in Easy A received widespread praise and helped establish her as a rising star in Hollywood.