Emily Blunt

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25 Feb 2024

Emily Blunt

Emily Olivia Laura Blunt, born on February 23, 1983, is a highly acclaimed British actress known for her versatile performances across various genres. She has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including a Golden Globe Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, with nominations for an Academy Award and four British Academy Film Awards. In 2020, Forbes ranked her as one of the highest-paid actresses globally.

Blunt's acting journey began in 2001 with a stage production of The Royal Family, followed by portraying Catherine Howard in the television miniseries Henry VIII in 2003. She made her feature film debut in the drama My Summer of Love in 2004. However, her breakthrough came in 2006 with starring roles in the television film Gideon's Daughter and the comedy-drama film The Devil Wears Prada, the latter of which earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Her profile continued to rise with leading roles in various films, including the period film The Young Victoria (2009), the romantic comedy Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011), and the science fiction films The Adjustment Bureau (2011), Looper (2012), and Edge of Tomorrow (2014). She also showcased her talent in the musical Into the Woods (2014).

Blunt received critical acclaim for her performances as an FBI agent in the crime film Sicario (2015), an alcoholic in the psychological thriller The Girl on the Train (2016), and a survivalist mother in the horror film A Quiet Place (2018), directed by her husband John Krasinski, for which she won a SAG Award for Best Supporting Actress. She reprised her role in the sequel, A Quiet Place Part II (2021), and starred in other notable projects such as Mary Poppins Returns (2018), Jungle Cruise (2021), and the revisionist Western television miniseries The English (2022). Her portrayal of Katherine Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's biographical thriller film Oppenheimer (2023) earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Beyond her acting career, Blunt has been actively involved with the American Institute for Stuttering since 2006, working to help children overcome stuttering through educational resources and raising awareness about the condition. She serves on the institute's board of directors and hosts fundraising galas to provide speech therapy scholarships for children and adults.

Emily Olivia Laura Blunt was born in London on February 23, 1983. She is the second of four children born to Joanna Mackie, a former actress and English teacher, and Oliver Blunt QC, a barrister. Blunt's mother gave up acting to focus on raising her children before Blunt began school.

During her childhood, Blunt struggled with stuttering, which she described as debilitating. She felt like an imposter living in her own body and found speaking intimidating. Despite these challenges, Blunt found solace in observing people and creating elaborate games. Her stutter was most severe between the ages of seven and fourteen. However, a school teacher encouraged her to participate in class plays, allowing her to use different voices and disconnect from herself while speaking. This experience boosted her confidence and ignited her passion for acting.

Blunt attended Hurtwood House, a boarding school in Surrey known for its performing arts program. After participating in a school play that went to the Edinburgh Festival, she was discovered by an agent. Blunt completed her school exams and began auditioning for acting roles, marking the beginning of her journey in the entertainment industry.

In November 2001, Emily Blunt made her professional acting debut at the age of 18 in Peter Hall's West End production of the play "The Royal Family." In this production, she portrayed the granddaughter of Judi Dench's character. The play received critical acclaim, with Tom Keatinge praising Peter Hall's direction and Anthony Ward's set design. Blunt's performance earned her the title of "Best Newcomer" by the Evening Standard.

The following year, Blunt appeared in Nicholas Wright's play "Vincent in Brixton" at the National Theatre, where she portrayed the character Eugenie. She also played Juliet in Indhu Rubasingham's production of "Romeo and Juliet" at the Chichester Festival Theatre.
In 2003, Blunt made her screen debut in the British television drama "Boudica," which depicted the life of the ancient Celtic warrior-queen who fought against the Romans. That same year, she received praise for her performance as the 16th-century Queen Catherine Howard in the two-part British television drama "Henry VIII."

Blunt's theatrical film debut came in 2004 with Paweł Pawlikowski's critically acclaimed independent British drama "My Summer of Love." The film tells the story of an infatuation between two young women from different socioeconomic backgrounds in the English countryside. Blunt portrayed the character Tamsin and received considerable attention for her performance. Her work in the film earned her the Evening Standard British Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer and a nomination for the British Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer. Blunt credited her experience on the film as influential to her career, describing it as a foray into the unknown that ignited her passion for challenging roles.

In 2006, Emily Blunt experienced her international breakthrough with two significant roles. First, she portrayed the troubled only child of a New Labour spin doctor in the British television drama film "Gideon's Daughter." Her performance earned her the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film. Additionally, she played Emily Charlton, the senior assistant of fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly, portrayed by Meryl Streep, in the comedy-drama film "The Devil Wears Prada." Blunt's performance in the latter was widely praised, and she received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture and a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. The film was a commercial success, grossing $326 million worldwide. Streep lauded Blunt as one of the best young actresses she had worked with.
In the following year, 2007, Blunt appeared in four films, showcasing her versatility. She starred in the horror film "Wind Chill," the romantic drama "The Jane Austen Book Club," the comedy-drama "Dan in Real Life," and the biographical comedy-drama "Charlie Wilson's War."
Blunt continued her successful streak in 2008 with her roles in "Sunshine Cleaning" and "The Great Buck Howard." In "Sunshine Cleaning," she portrayed Norah Lorkowski, earning praise for her performance alongside Amy Adams. The film received positive reviews, particularly for the chemistry between Adams and Blunt. In "The Great Buck Howard," she played Valerie Brennan, a role that showcased her talent once again.

In 2009, Blunt starred as Queen Victoria in the independent period drama "The Young Victoria." Her portrayal earned critical acclaim, leading to nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama and the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress, among others. Blunt's performance highlighted Queen Victoria's journey to becoming a ruler, resonating with authenticity and relevance.

Despite her success, Blunt faced scheduling conflicts in 2010, as she was contractually obligated to join the cast of "Gulliver's Travels" after being offered the role of Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow for "Iron Man 2." This decision showcased her commitment to her contractual obligations while navigating her rising career in Hollywood.