An actress was touted as the new Lauren Becall. When meeting Becall, she said, "I'm the new you." Who was the actress?

Emma Stone?

Possibly Maila Nurmi... here are some quote's I found on biography type sites for her:

....He escorted the lovely blonde beauty to Hollywood with the hopes of grooming her into the next Lauren Bacall.....

.... Maila made several appearances throughout the weekend, and told some wonderful stories about how Howard Hawkes brought her to Hollywood to make her “the next Lauren Bacall,”....

Penny Dreadful Diary - Twisted Twins Productions: Maila Nurmi
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