Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Emily Blunt
How Emily Blunt built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Emily Blunt is a highly acclaimed British actress recognized for her versatile performances across film and television. She has won a Golden Globe Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and has been nominated for an Academy Award and four British Academy Film Awards. Her success in the industry has led to her being recognized as one of the highest-paid actresses in the world, solidifying her status as a major figure in contemporary cinema.
1964: Starred in Mary Poppins
In 1964, Emily Blunt was mentioned as starring in the film Mary Poppins.
November 2001: Professional Acting Debut in The Royal Family
In November 2001, at the age of 18, Emily Blunt made her professional acting debut in Peter Hall's West End production of the play The Royal Family.
2001: Acting Debut in The Royal Family
In 2001, Emily Blunt made her acting debut in a stage production of The Royal Family.
2003: Screen Debut and Performance in Henry VIII
In 2003, Emily Blunt made her screen debut in the British television drama Boudica. That same year, she was praised for her performance as Queen Catherine Howard in the television drama Henry VIII.
2003: Portrayal of Catherine Howard
In 2003, Emily Blunt portrayed Catherine Howard in the television miniseries Henry VIII.
2004: Cinematic Film Debut in My Summer of Love
In 2004, Emily Blunt made her cinematic film debut in Paweł Pawlikowski's critically acclaimed independent British drama My Summer of Love. She received considerable praise and attention for her performance as Tamsin.
2004: Starred in My Summer of Love
In 2004, Emily Blunt starred in My Summer of Love.
2006: Breakthrough Roles in Gideon's Daughter and The Devil Wears Prada
In 2006, Emily Blunt had her breakthrough with starring roles in the television film Gideon's Daughter and the comedy film The Devil Wears Prada.
2006: International Breakthrough with Gideon's Daughter and The Devil Wears Prada
In 2006, Emily Blunt had her international breakthrough, co-starring in Gideon's Daughter and The Devil Wears Prada. Her performance in the latter was deemed a standout.
2006: Starred in The Devil Wears Prada
In 2006, Emily Blunt starred in The Devil Wears Prada.
2006: Involvement with American Institute for Stuttering
Since 2006, Emily Blunt has been working with the American Institute for Stuttering to help children overcome stuttering and raise awareness. She is on the board of directors and hosts a gala to raise funds for speech therapy scholarships.
2006: Working with the American Institute for Stuttering
Since 2006, Emily Blunt has been working with the American Institute for Stuttering, helping children overcome stuttering through educational resources and raising awareness of the condition.
2008: Roles in Sunshine Cleaning and The Great Buck Howard
In 2008, Emily Blunt appeared in Sunshine Cleaning as Norah Lorkowski and starred in The Great Buck Howard as Valerie Brennan. Sunshine Cleaning premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
2008: Starred in Sunshine Cleaning
In 2008, Emily Blunt starred in Sunshine Cleaning.
2009: Leading Role in The Young Victoria
In 2009, Emily Blunt had a leading role in The Young Victoria.
2009: Portrayal of Queen Victoria in The Young Victoria
In 2009, Emily Blunt portrayed Queen Victoria in The Young Victoria, receiving critical accolades and a Golden Globe nomination for her performance. She also received the BAFTA Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year.
2010: Supporting Role in The Wolfman and Missing out on Iron Man 2
In 2010, Emily Blunt played a supporting role in the period horror film The Wolfman. She was also offered the role of Black Widow in Iron Man 2, but couldn't take it due to contractual obligations with 20th Century Fox, which required her to join the Jack Black-led comedy film Gulliver's Travels.
November 2011: Ambassador for Yves Saint Laurent Fragrance Opium
In November 2011, Emily Blunt was named the ambassador for the new Yves Saint Laurent fragrance Opium.
2011: Starred in Your Sister's Sister
In 2011, Emily Blunt starred in Your Sister's Sister.
2012: Leading Role in Looper
In 2012, Emily Blunt had a leading role in Looper.
2012: Starring in The Five-Year Engagement, Looper, and Arthur Newman
In 2012, Emily Blunt starred in The Five-Year Engagement, Looper, and Arthur Newman. Looper premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
2012: Starred in Snow White and the Huntsman
In 2012, Emily Blunt was mentioned to have starred in Snow White and the Huntsman.
2014: Leading Roles in Edge of Tomorrow and Into the Woods
In 2014, Emily Blunt had leading roles in Edge of Tomorrow and Into the Woods.
2014: Starred in Edge of Tomorrow
In 2014, Emily Blunt starred in "Edge of Tomorrow", a film adaptation of the novel "All You Need Is Kill". She played Sergeant Rita Vrataski, training for three months in weights, sprints, yoga, aerial work, gymnastics, and Krav Maga. The film was a commercial and critical success, and Blunt won the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in an Action Movie for her performance.
2015: Critical Acclaim for Sicario
In 2015, Emily Blunt received critical acclaim for playing an idealistic FBI agent in the crime film Sicario.
January 2016: Script for A Quiet Place was being written
In January 2016, Scott Beck and Bryan Woods had begun writing the script for "A Quiet Place" based on a concept they conceived in college, with Emily Blunt in mind for the role of the mother.
2016: Co-starred in The Huntsman: Winter's War and The Girl on the Train
In 2016, Emily Blunt co-starred in "The Huntsman: Winter's War", and headlined "The Girl on the Train", based on Paula Hawkins's novel. While "The Girl on the Train" received mixed reviews, Blunt's performance as Rachel Watson earned considerable praise. She was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role and the Actor Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role.
2017: Voice acting in animated films and return to live action
In 2017, after providing her voice for the animated films "My Little Pony: The Movie" and "Animal Crackers", Emily Blunt returned to live action in "A Quiet Place", directed by her husband John Krasinski.
2018: A Quiet Place opening night film
In 2018, "A Quiet Place" was the opening night film at the South by Southwest film festival, receiving critical acclaim for its intensity and Emily Blunt's compelling conviction.
2018: Starred in Mary Poppins Returns
In 2018, Emily Blunt starred in "Mary Poppins Returns", a sequel to the 1964 film, taking over the role from Julie Andrews. She received Actor Award nominations for her performances in "A Quiet Place" and "Mary Poppins Returns", winning Best Supporting Actress for the former and a Golden Globe nomination for the latter.
2018: Starred in A Quiet Place and Mary Poppins Returns
In 2018, Emily Blunt starred in A Quiet Place and Mary Poppins Returns.
2020: Guest-starred in Some Good News and starred in Wild Mountain Thyme
In 2020, Emily Blunt guest-starred in her husband's internet series "Some Good News" and starred in the romantic drama "Wild Mountain Thyme", which received poor reviews.
2020: Highest-Paid Actresses Ranking
In 2020, Emily Blunt was ranked by Forbes as one of the highest-paid actresses in the world.
2021: Starred in A Quiet Place Part II and Jungle Cruise
In 2021, Emily Blunt reprised her role in "A Quiet Place Part II" and starred alongside Dwayne Johnson in "Jungle Cruise". "A Quiet Place Part II" was a commercial success, and "Jungle Cruise" was released simultaneously in cinemas and on Disney+ Premier Access, and garnered mixed reviews.
2021: Starred in A Quiet Place Part II
In 2021, Emily Blunt starred in A Quiet Place Part II.
2022: Starring in The English
In 2022, Emily Blunt starred in the miniseries The English.
2023: Portrayed Katherine Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer
In 2023, Emily Blunt portrayed Katherine, J. Robert Oppenheimer's wife, in Christopher Nolan's biographical film "Oppenheimer". The film was a critical and commercial success, and Blunt received nominations for the Golden Globe, Actor, and BAFTA Award, as well as her first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She also starred in Pain Hustlers, which received poor reviews.
2023: Starred in Oppenheimer
In 2023, Emily Blunt starred in Oppenheimer.
2023: Nomination for Academy Award for Oppenheimer
In 2023, Emily Blunt's portrayal of Katherine Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
2024: Starred in The Fall Guy and IF
In 2024, Emily Blunt starred in "The Fall Guy" with Ryan Gosling and voiced Unicorn in "IF". She also starred in The Smashing Machine, and received a Golden Globe nomination.
May 2026: Starred in The Devil Wears Prada 2
On May 1, 2026, Emily Blunt reprised the role of Emily Charlton in "The Devil Wears Prada 2", which achieved the highest-grossing box office debut in her career.
June 2026: Starred in Disclosure Day
In June 12 2026, Emily Blunt is set to star in Steven Spielberg's science fiction film Disclosure Day, co-starring Josh O'Connor.
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