Emma Stone says she believes aliens exist

(NewsNation) — Actress Emma Stone says she believes in the existence of aliens, agreeing with astronomer Carl Sagan that it is “narcissistic” to think there is no other life in the universe.

In her new film "Bugonia," which premiered at the Venice Film Festival this week, Stone plays a chief executive who is kidnapped by a pair of conspiracy theorists who believe she is an alien set on destroying Earth.

During her press tour in Venice, Stone was asked about her views on the existence of extraterrestrial life. Stone replied, "So, yes, I'm coming out with it: I believe in aliens."

The Guardian reports that Stone added, “I don’t know about looking down on us, but one of my favorite people who has ever lived is Carl Sagan and I fell madly in love with his philosophy and science and how brilliant he is."

She continued, “The idea that we’re alone in this vast expansive universe ... not that we’re being watched, but that we're alone out here is a pretty narcissistic thing to think."

Sagan played a pivotal role in the American space program as a consultant and adviser to NASA beginning in the 1950s. He briefed the Apollo astronauts before their flights to the Moon, according to NASA.