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 known for her versatility and range. She has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and has been nominated for an Academy Award and multiple British Academy Film Awards. In 2020, Forbes recognized her as one of the highest-paid actresses globally, solidifying her status as a leading figure in the entertainment industry.
1941: Release of the original "The Wolfman"
In 1941, the original film "The Wolfman" was released. Emily Blunt starred in a remake of this film in 2010.
November 2001: Professional Acting Debut
In November 2001, at age 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 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. She also received praise for her performance as Queen Catherine Howard in the British television drama Henry VIII.
2003: Portrayal of Catherine Howard
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 and played a leading role in Agatha Christie's Poirot's Death on the Nile.
2004: Theatrical Film Debut in My Summer of Love
In 2004, Emily Blunt made her theatrical film debut in Paweł Pawlikowski's critically acclaimed independent British drama My Summer of Love. She played the role of Tamsin, receiving considerable attention and critical praise.
2004: Starred in My Summer of Love
In 2004, Emily Blunt starred in "My Summer of Love", which was one of her most critically acclaimed films.
2006: Breakthrough Roles
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
In 2006, Emily Blunt had her international breakthrough, co-starring in the British television drama film Gideon's Daughter and the comedy-drama film The Devil Wears Prada. She won a Golden Globe Award for her performance in Gideon's Daughter.
2006: Starred in The Devil Wears Prada
In 2006, Emily Blunt starred in "The Devil Wears Prada", which was one of her most critically acclaimed films.
2006: Began working with the 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 of the condition.
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 by providing educational resources and raising awareness. She also serves on the board of directors and hosts fundraising galas.
2008: Role in Sunshine Cleaning
In 2008, Emily Blunt appeared in Sunshine Cleaning as Norah Lorkowski, a role that received positive reviews.
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 2009, Emily Blunt portrayed Queen Victoria in the independent period drama The Young Victoria, earning critical accolades.
2010: Roles in The Wolfman and Missed Opportunity in Iron Man 2
In 2010, Emily Blunt played a supporting role in the film The Wolfman. She was also offered the role of Black Widow in Iron Man 2, but was contractually obligated to join Gulliver's Travels.
November 2011: Named Ambassador of Yves Saint Laurent Opium
In November 2011, Emily Blunt was named the ambassador of the new Yves Saint Laurent fragrance Opium.
2011: Starred in Your Sister's Sister
In 2011, Emily Blunt starred in "Your Sister's Sister", which was one of her most critically acclaimed films.
2012: Starred in Snow White and the Huntsman
Emily Blunt starred in "Snow White and the Huntsman" in 2012. The prequel and sequel to the film was released in 2016.
2012: Leading Role in Looper
In 2012, Emily Blunt had a leading role in "Looper".
2012: Roles in The Five-Year Engagement, Looper, and Arthur Newman
In 2012, Emily Blunt starred in The Five-Year Engagement, Looper, and Arthur Newman.
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 as Sergeant Rita Vrataski in "Edge of Tomorrow," a film adaptation of "All You Need Is Kill". The film was commercially successful and earned her the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in an Action Movie.
2015: Critical Acclaim for Sicario
In 2015, Emily Blunt received critical acclaim for her role as an idealistic FBI agent in the crime film Sicario.
2015: Starred in Sicario
In 2015, Emily Blunt starred as Kate Macer in the crime thriller "Sicario," directed by Denis Villeneuve. The film competed for the Palme d'Or and received critical acclaim. Blunt was nominated for a Critics' Choice Movie Award for her performance.
January 2016: Script writing for A Quiet Place
In January 2016, Scott Beck and Bryan Woods began writing the script for "A Quiet Place", which would later star Emily Blunt. This marks the inception of a significant project in her career.
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. While "The Girl on the Train" received mixed reviews, Blunt's performance was praised, earning her nominations for a BAFTA Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
2016: Role in The Girl on the Train
In 2016, Emily Blunt played an alcoholic in the thriller The Girl on the Train, gaining critical attention for her performance.
2017: Voiced roles in My Little Pony: The Movie and Animal Crackers
In 2017, Emily Blunt provided her voice for the animated films "My Little Pony: The Movie" and "Animal Crackers", marking her contributions to animated features that year.
2018: Starred in A Quiet Place which premiered at South by Southwest film festival
In 2018, "A Quiet Place" premiered at the South by Southwest film festival. The film received critical acclaim.
2018: Starring Role in A Quiet Place
In 2018, Emily Blunt starred as a survivalist mother in her husband John Krasinski's horror film A Quiet Place, winning a SAG Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance.
2018: Starred in A Quiet Place and Mary Poppins Returns
In 2018, Emily Blunt starred in "A Quiet Place" and "Mary Poppins Returns", which were 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 "Some Good News" and starred in "Wild Mountain Thyme". Forbes ranked her as the sixth highest-paid actress in the world, with annual earnings of $22.5 million.
2020: Highest-Paid Actresses Ranking
In 2020, Forbes ranked Emily Blunt 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 released after a year-long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: Starred in A Quiet Place Part II
In 2021, Emily Blunt starred in "A Quiet Place Part II", which was one of her most critically acclaimed films.
2022: Role 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 Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer," receiving critical acclaim and nominations for several awards. She also starred in the Netflix crime drama "Pain Hustlers," which received poor reviews.
2023: Role in Oppenheimer
In 2023, Emily Blunt portrayed Katherine Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, earning 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" and voiced a role in "IF".
February 2025: Filmed The Smashing Machine
As of February 2025, Emily Blunt has filmed the sports drama "The Smashing Machine".
May 2026: Scheduled release for The Devil Wears Prada 2
In May 2026, Emily Blunt is scheduled to reprise the role of Emily Charlton in "The Devil Wears Prada 2".
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