Emily Blunt facts for kids
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Emily Blunt
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Emily Olivia Laura Blunt
23 February 1983 London, England
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
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| Children | 2 |
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Emily Blunt (born 23 February 1983) is a famous British actress. She has won many awards, including a Golden Globe Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. She has also been nominated for an Academy Award and four British Academy Film Awards. In 2020, Forbes magazine said she was one of the highest-paid actresses in the world.
Emily Blunt started acting on stage in 2001. She played Catherine Howard in the TV show Henry VIII (2003). Her first movie was My Summer of Love (2004). She became very well known in 2006 with her roles in Gideon's Daughter and The Devil Wears Prada. For Gideon's Daughter, she won a Golden Globe Award.
She continued to star in popular movies like The Young Victoria (2009), Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011), and science fiction films such as Edge of Tomorrow (2014). She also sang in the musical Into the Woods (2014).
Emily Blunt has received great reviews for her work in movies like Sicario (2015) and The Girl on the Train (2016). She won a SAG Award for her role in her husband John Krasinski's horror film A Quiet Place (2018). She also starred in Mary Poppins Returns (2018) and A Quiet Place Part II (2021). In 2023, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Oppenheimer.
Since 2006, Emily Blunt has worked with the American Institute for Stuttering. She helps children overcome stuttering and raises money for speech therapy.
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Growing Up and Early Life
Emily Olivia Laura Blunt was born in London on 23 February 1983. She is the second of four children. Her mother was an actress and English teacher, and her father was a barrister (a type of lawyer).
As a child, Emily was shy and had trouble with stuttering. She described it as feeling like "an imposter living in your body." It was hardest for her between ages seven and fourteen. A teacher encouraged her to act in school plays using different voices. This helped her speak more easily and gave her confidence. She realized she loved acting. Emily says her stutter mostly went away as she grew up, but it can still happen when she is stressed.
She went to Hurtwood House, a boarding school known for its performing arts. After performing in a school play, an agent discovered her. She finished school and started auditioning for roles.
Starting Her Acting Journey
First Roles (2001–2004)
In November 2001, when Emily Blunt was 18, she made her first professional acting appearance. She was in a play called The Royal Family in London's West End. She played the granddaughter of a character played by the famous actress Judi Dench. Critics praised her performance, and she was named "Best Newcomer" by the Evening Standard.
The next year, she acted in other plays, including Romeo and Juliet. In 2003, she made her TV debut in Boudica. She also played the 16th-century Queen Catherine Howard in the TV drama Henry VIII, which was highly praised.
In 2004, Emily Blunt starred in her first movie, My Summer of Love. This independent British drama was about two young women from different backgrounds. Emily found it interesting because it involved a lot of improvisation. She received a lot of attention and praise for her role. She won an Evening Standard British Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer. She said this film taught her to love the feeling of "terror and excitement" that comes with new challenges.
Becoming a Star
The Devil Wears Prada and Beyond (2005–2010)
Emily Blunt became known around the world in 2006. She played Emily Charlton, the busy senior assistant to a fashion magazine editor, in the comedy-drama film The Devil Wears Prada. The movie was a huge success, earning over $326 million. Many critics said Emily's performance stood out. She also starred in the TV film Gideon's Daughter.
For Gideon's Daughter, she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film. For The Devil Wears Prada, she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture and a BAFTA Award. After working with her, Meryl Streep (who played the editor in The Devil Wears Prada) called Emily "the best young actress I've worked with."
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Emily's career continued to grow. In 2007, she appeared in four more films, including The Jane Austen Book Club and Charlie Wilson's War. In 2008, she starred with Amy Adams in Sunshine Cleaning, which received good reviews.
In 2009, Emily Blunt played Queen Victoria in the historical drama The Young Victoria. The movie focused on the Queen's early life and marriage. Emily said she didn't know much about Queen Victoria before, but found her "remarkable." Her performance was highly praised, and she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. That same year, she received the BAFTA Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year.
In 2010, she appeared in the horror film The Wolfman. She was also offered the role of Black Widow in Iron Man 2, but she had to star in the comedy film Gulliver's Travels instead due to an earlier contract.
Action and Comedy Roles (2011–2014)
In 2011, Emily Blunt starred with Matt Damon in the thriller The Adjustment Bureau. Critics liked their chemistry in the film. She also starred in the British romantic comedy-drama Salmon Fishing in the Yemen. She played a financial adviser who helps a sheikh bring fly fishing to the Yemen desert. The film received positive reviews, and Emily was nominated for another Golden Globe Award. She also had a small role in The Muppets.
In 2012, Emily starred in the romantic comedy The Five-Year Engagement with Jason Segel. She then starred in Looper, a science fiction action film. She played Sara, a strong farm woman who helps a time-traveler. The movie received excellent reviews, and Emily was praised for showing both the tough and sensitive sides of her character.
In 2014, Emily Blunt starred in the action film Edge of Tomorrow with Tom Cruise. She played Sergeant Rita Vrataski, a tough warrior who trains a public relations officer to fight aliens. Emily trained for three months, doing weights, sprints, yoga, and Krav Maga. The film was a big success and received positive reviews. Critics noticed her strong, dominating role. She won the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in an Action Movie for her performance.
She then played the Baker's Wife in The Walt Disney Company's film version of the musical Into the Woods. Emily was pregnant during filming, which was ironic because her character is unable to have children at the start of the film. The movie was a success, and Emily was praised for her acting and singing. She received another Golden Globe nomination for this role.
Becoming a Leading Actress
Critically Acclaimed Roles (2015–Present)
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In 2015, Emily Blunt starred in the crime thriller Sicario. She played Kate Macer, an FBI agent trying to stop a powerful Mexican crime group. The film was highly praised, and Emily received strong reviews for her "nuanced" performance.
In 2016, she starred in the mystery thriller The Girl on the Train, based on the popular novel. Emily played Rachel Watson, a woman who gets involved in a missing person case. While the film had mixed reviews, Emily's acting was widely praised. Critics said she played the character with great depth and honesty. She was nominated for a BAFTA Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award for this role.
After lending her voice to animated films, Emily returned to live-action in her husband John Krasinski's horror film A Quiet Place (2018). The movie is about a family who must live in silence to avoid monsters that hunt by sound. Emily initially didn't want the role, but after reading the script, she felt she had to do it because it showed her "deepest fears" about protecting her children. The film was a huge success and received excellent reviews.
In the same year, Emily played Mary Poppins in the musical fantasy film Mary Poppins Returns. She took over the role from Julie Andrews. Critics said Emily was "practically perfect in every way" and brought her own special charm to the character. She received two SAG nominations for A Quiet Place and Mary Poppins Returns, winning for A Quiet Place. She also got her sixth Golden Globe nomination for Mary Poppins Returns.
In 2020, Forbes magazine ranked her as the sixth highest-paid actress in the world. She also starred in the romantic drama Wild Mountain Thyme.
Emily Blunt returned for the horror sequel A Quiet Place Part II (2021), which was one of the first big Hollywood films released in theaters after the COVID-19 pandemic. It was another commercial success. Later that year, she starred with Dwayne Johnson in the adventure film Jungle Cruise, based on the famous amusement park ride. In 2022, she played a mother seeking revenge in the TV miniseries The English, a western. Critics were very impressed with her performance.
In Christopher Nolan's biographical film Oppenheimer (2023), Emily Blunt played Katherine, the wife of J. Robert Oppenheimer. She took a lower salary to work on the film. Nolan said Emily "humanized" the character and wasn't afraid to show her negative sides. The film was highly praised, and Emily's performance was singled out for making the most of her role. She received nominations for the Golden Globe, SAG, BAFTA, and her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Oppenheimer became her highest-grossing film ever, earning over $950 million worldwide.
Emily Blunt next starred with Ryan Gosling in the action comedy film The Fall Guy (2024). She also had a voice role in her husband's fantasy film IF. She is set to star in future films, including The Smashing Machine in 2025 and an untitled film by Steven Spielberg.
Helping Others
Emily Blunt supports and raises money for the Malala Fund, an organization that helps girls get an education. It was co-founded by Malala Yousafzai. She also works with Family Reach, which helps families affected by cancer with financial support.
Since 2006, Emily Blunt has been working with the American Institute for Stuttering. She helps children overcome stuttering by providing educational materials and raising awareness. She is on the board of directors for the institute. Each year, she hosts a special event to raise money for speech therapy scholarships for children and adults.
Personal Life
Emily Blunt was in a relationship with Canadian singer Michael Bublé from 2005 to 2008. She met American actor John Krasinski through a friend in November 2008. They got engaged in August 2009 and married in Como, Italy in July 2010. They have two daughters, born in 2014 and 2016.
In 2012, Emily's sister Felicity married actor Stanley Tucci, making him Emily's brother-in-law. In 2015, Emily became an American citizen, so she now has dual citizenship in both the UK and the US.
Film Highlights and Awards
Some of Emily Blunt's most popular and highly praised films include:
- My Summer of Love (2004)
- The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
- Looper (2012)
- Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
- Into the Woods (2014)
- Sicario (2015)
- The Girl on the Train (2016)
- A Quiet Place (2018)
- Mary Poppins Returns (2018)
- A Quiet Place Part II (2021)
- Oppenheimer (2023)
Emily Blunt has won many awards for her work in movies, TV, and theater. These include a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. She has also been nominated for an Academy Award and four British Academy Film Awards.
See also
In Spanish: Emily Blunt para niños
- List of actors with Academy Award nominations
- List of British Academy Award nominees and winners
