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 exceptional talent and versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. She has received numerous awards, including a Golden Globe and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and has been nominated for an Academy Award and multiple British Academy Film Awards. In 2020, Forbes acknowledged her as one of the world's highest-paid actresses, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. She continues to captivate audiences with her performances.
November 2001: Professional Acting Debut
In November 2001, Emily Blunt made her professional acting debut at age 18 in Peter Hall's West End production of the play The Royal Family.
2001: Acting Debut
In 2001, Emily Blunt made her professional acting debut in a stage production of The Royal Family.
2003: Screen Debut and Henry VIII
In 2003, Emily Blunt made her screen debut in the British television drama Boudica and received praise for her role as Catherine Howard in Henry VIII.
2003: Catherine Howard in Henry VIII
In 2003, Emily Blunt portrayed Catherine Howard in the television miniseries Henry VIII.
2004: Feature Film Debut
In 2004, Emily Blunt made her feature film debut in the drama My Summer of Love.
2004: Theatrical Film Debut in My Summer of Love
In 2004, Emily Blunt made her theatrical film debut in Pawel Pawlikowski's critically acclaimed independent British drama My Summer of Love, receiving considerable attention and praise for her performance.
2004: My Summer of Love released
In 2004, My Summer of Love was released.
2006: Started working with the American Institute for Stuttering
In 2006, Emily Blunt began working with the American Institute for Stuttering to help children overcome stuttering, raise awareness, and provide educational resources.
2006: International Breakthrough
In 2006, Emily Blunt had her international breakthrough, co-starring in Gideon's Daughter and The Devil Wears Prada, receiving critical acclaim and awards for her performances.
2006: Breakthrough Roles
In 2006, Emily Blunt's breakthrough came with starring roles in Gideon's Daughter and The Devil Wears Prada.
2006: The Devil Wears Prada released
In 2006, The Devil Wears Prada was released.
2006: Work 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.
2008: Sunshine Cleaning and The Great Buck Howard
In 2008, Emily Blunt appeared in Sunshine Cleaning, premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, and starred in The Great Buck Howard, which also premiered at the same festival.
2008: Sunshine Cleaning released
In 2008, Sunshine Cleaning was released.
2009: Leading Role in The Young Victoria
In 2009, Emily Blunt had a leading role in the period film The Young Victoria.
2009: The Young Victoria and BAFTA Britannia Award
In 2009, Emily Blunt portrayed Queen Victoria in The Young Victoria, earning critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination, and received the BAFTA Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year.
2010: Roles in The Wolfman and Gulliver's Travels
In 2010, Emily Blunt played a supporting role in The Wolfman and was contractually obligated to join Gulliver's Travels, missing the opportunity to play Black Widow in Iron Man 2.
November 2011: Named Ambassador of Yves Saint Laurent Fragrance
In November 2011, Emily Blunt was named the ambassador of the new Yves Saint Laurent fragrance Opium.
2011: Your Sister's Sister released
In 2011, Your Sister's Sister was released.
2012: Co-starred in Snow White and the Huntsman
In 2012, Emily Blunt co-starred in Snow White and the Huntsman.
2012: Starred in The Five-Year Engagement and Looper
In 2012, Emily Blunt starred in the romantic comedy The Five-Year Engagement and the science fiction action film Looper, receiving positive reviews for her performances.
2012: Starring Role in Looper
In 2012, Emily Blunt starred in the science fiction film Looper.
2014: Edge of Tomorrow and Into the Woods released
In 2014, Edge of Tomorrow and Into the Woods were released.
2014: Leading Role in Edge of Tomorrow and Into the Woods
In 2014, Emily Blunt played leading roles in Edge of Tomorrow and Into the Woods.
2014: Edge of Tomorrow Release
In 2014, Emily Blunt starred in Edge of Tomorrow, receiving positive reviews and winning 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 her role as an FBI agent in the crime film Sicario.
2015: Starred in Sicario
In 2015, Emily Blunt starred in the crime thriller Sicario, playing an FBI agent assigned to take down a Mexican drug cartel leader. The film competed for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2015 and received critical acclaim.
January 2016: Script Writing of A Quiet Place
In January 2016, Scott Beck and Bryan Woods began writing the script of A Quiet Place, based on an original concept and wanting Emily Blunt for the role of the mother.
2016: 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', where she played an alcoholic involved in a missing person investigation. While 'The Girl on the Train' received mixed reviews, Blunt's performance earned considerable praise and a BAFTA Award nomination.
2016: Role in The Girl on the Train
In 2016, Emily Blunt played an alcoholic in the psychological thriller The Girl on the Train, receiving further recognition for her performance.
2016: The Girl on the Train released
In 2016, The Girl on the Train was released.
2017: Voiced Characters in Animated Films
In 2017, Emily Blunt provided her voice for the animated films 'My Little Pony: The Movie' and 'Animal Crackers', marking her work in animation during that year.
2018: A Quiet Place and Mary Poppins Returns released
In 2018, A Quiet Place and Mary Poppins Returns were released.
2018: Starred in A Quiet Place
In 2018, Emily Blunt starred in 'A Quiet Place,' directed by her husband John Krasinski. The film premiered at South by Southwest film festival and received critical acclaim.
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' and starred in 'Wild Mountain Thyme', which received poor reviews, particularly for her Irish accent. Forbes ranked her as the sixth highest-paid actress, earning $22.5 million.
2020: Highest-Paid Actresses
In 2020, Emily Blunt was ranked by Forbes as one of the highest-paid actresses in the world, acknowledging her financial success and prominence in the entertainment industry.
2021: A Quiet Place Part II released
In 2021, A Quiet Place Part II was released.
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 in 'Jungle Cruise'. 'A Quiet Place Part II' was a commercial success, while 'Jungle Cruise' received mixed reviews.
2021: Starred in Mary Poppins Returns, A Quiet Place Part II, and Jungle Cruise
In 2021, Emily Blunt starred in the sequels Mary Poppins Returns and A Quiet Place Part II, as well as the adventure film Jungle Cruise.
2022: The English Release
In 2022, Emily Blunt starred in the revisionist Western television miniseries The English.
2023: Starred in Oppenheimer and Pain Hustlers
In 2023, Emily Blunt portrayed Katherine Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, which became her highest-grossing film. She also starred in Pain Hustlers, which received poor reviews.
2023: Academy Award Nomination for Oppenheimer
In 2023, Emily Blunt received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Katherine Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer.
2024: Starred in The Fall Guy and IF, filmed The Smashing Machine
In 2024, Emily Blunt starred in 'The Fall Guy' with Ryan Gosling, and had a voice role in Krasinski's 'IF'. She also filmed 'The Smashing Machine', set for release in 2025.
February 2025: Set to start filming Steven Spielberg's untitled film
In February 2025, Emily Blunt is set to start filming Steven Spielberg's untitled film, co-starring Josh O'Connor.
