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 celebrated British actress known for her versatile performances in both comedic and dramatic roles. She has received numerous awards, including Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards, and nominations for an Academy Award and BAFTA Awards. Blunt was recognized as one of the highest-paid actresses globally in 2020. Her career spans a wide range of genres, showcasing her talent and establishing her as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2004: Starred in My Summer of Love

In 2004, Emily Blunt starred in 'My Summer of Love', which is considered one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.

2006: Starred in The Devil Wears Prada

In 2006, Emily Blunt starred in 'The Devil Wears Prada', which is considered one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.

2006: Worked with the American Institute for Stuttering

Since 2006, Emily Blunt has been working with the American Institute for Stuttering to help children overcome stuttering through educational resources and raise awareness of the condition. She is on the board of directors of the institute.

2008: Starred in Sunshine Cleaning

In 2008, Emily Blunt starred in 'Sunshine Cleaning', which is considered one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.

2011: Starred in Your Sister's Sister

In 2011, Emily Blunt starred in 'Your Sister's Sister', which is considered one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.

2012: Starred in Looper

In 2012, Emily Blunt starred in 'Looper', which is considered one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.

2014: Starred in Edge of Tomorrow and Into the Woods

In 2014, Emily Blunt starred in 'Edge of Tomorrow' and 'Into the Woods', both considered among her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.

2014: Starred in Edge of Tomorrow

In 2014, Emily Blunt starred in 'Edge of Tomorrow', a film based on the Japanese novel 'All You Need Is Kill'. She played Sergeant Rita Vrataski, training to fight extraterrestrials. The film was a commercial success and Blunt won the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in an Action Movie for her performance.

All You Need Is Kill

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2015: Starred in Sicario

In 2015, Emily Blunt starred in 'Sicario', which is considered one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.

2016: Co-starred in The Huntsman: Winter's War and headlined 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, playing Rachel Watson. While 'The Girl on the Train' received mixed reviews, Blunt's performance was praised and she was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role.

The Girl on the Train: A Novel

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2016: Starred in The Girl on the Train

In 2016, Emily Blunt starred in 'The Girl on the Train', which is considered one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.

2017: Voiced in My Little Pony: The Movie and Animal Crackers

In 2017, Emily Blunt lent her voice to the animated films 'My Little Pony: The Movie' and 'Animal Crackers'. She returned to live action in 'A Quiet Place'.

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2018: Starred in A Quiet Place and Mary Poppins Returns

In 2018, Emily Blunt starred in 'A Quiet Place' and 'Mary Poppins Returns', both considered among her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.

2020: Guest-starred in Some Good News and starred in Wild Mountain Thyme

In 2020, Emily Blunt guest-starred in her husband's web series 'Some Good News' on YouTube during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also starred in 'Wild Mountain Thyme', which received poor reviews, especially concerning her Irish accent. Forbes ranked her as the sixth highest-paid actress in the world, with annual earnings of $22.5 million.

2021: Starred in A Quiet Place Part II and Jungle Cruise

In 2021, Emily Blunt reprised her role in 'A Quiet Place Part II', which was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and became a commercial success. She also starred in 'Jungle Cruise' alongside Dwayne Johnson, released in theaters and digitally on Disney+ Premier Access.

2021: Starred in A Quiet Place Part II

In 2021, Emily Blunt starred in 'A Quiet Place Part II', which is considered one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.

2023: Starred in Oppenheimer

In 2023, Emily Blunt starred in 'Oppenheimer', which is considered one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.

2023: Starred in Oppenheimer and Pain Hustlers

In 2023, Emily Blunt starred in Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' as Katherine, the wife of J. Robert Oppenheimer. She took a pay cut for the role. The film was critically acclaimed and became her highest-grossing film. She also starred in Netflix's 'Pain Hustlers', which received poor reviews.

2024: Starred in The Fall Guy and IF

In 2024, Emily Blunt starred with Ryan Gosling in 'The Fall Guy'. She also had a voice role in Krasinski's live-action animated fantasy film 'IF'.

February 2025: Filmed The Smashing Machine

As of February 2025, Emily Blunt has filmed the sports drama 'The Smashing Machine', starring Dwayne Johnson. The film is set for release later in the year.