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 with a Golden Globe and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. She has also received nominations for an Academy Award and multiple British Academy Film Awards. Her success and popularity led Forbes to name her one of the highest-paid actresses globally in 2020, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
November 2001: Professional Acting Debut in The Royal Family
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 The Royal Family
In 2001, Emily Blunt made her acting debut in a stage production of The Royal Family.
2003: Screen Debut in Boudica and Henry VIII
In 2003, Emily Blunt made her screen debut in the British television drama Boudica and was praised for her performance in Henry VIII.
2003: Portrayal of Catherine Howard in Henry VIII
In 2003, Emily Blunt portrayed Catherine Howard in the television miniseries Henry VIII.
2004: Feature Film Debut in My Summer of Love
In 2004, Emily Blunt made her feature film debut in the drama My Summer of Love.
2004: Starred in My Summer of Love
In 2004, Emily Blunt starred in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film, 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
In 2006, Emily Blunt had her international breakthrough, co-starring in Gideon's Daughter and The Devil Wears Prada.
2006: Starred in The Devil Wears Prada
In 2006, Emily Blunt starred in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film, The Devil Wears Prada.
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. She is on the board of directors and hosts a gala each year to raise funds.
2008: Starred in Sunshine Cleaning and The Great Buck Howard
In 2008, Emily Blunt starred in Sunshine Cleaning and The Great Buck Howard.
2008: Starred in Sunshine Cleaning
In 2008, Emily Blunt starred in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film, Sunshine Cleaning.
2009: Portrayal of Queen Victoria
In 2009, Emily Blunt portrayed Queen Victoria in The Young Victoria.
2009: Leading Role in The Young Victoria
In 2009, Emily Blunt took on a leading role in The Young Victoria.
2010: Role in The Wolfman and Rejection of Black Widow Role
In 2010, Emily Blunt played a supporting role in The Wolfman. She was also offered the role of Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow for Iron Man 2, but she was contractually obligated to join Gulliver's Travels.
November 2011: Named ambassador of Yves Saint Laurent fragrance 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 the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film, Your Sister's Sister.
2012: Starred in Snow White and the Huntsman
In 2012, Emily Blunt starred in Snow White and the Huntsman. This was a prequel and sequel to the original franchise.
2012: Starred in The Five-Year Engagement and Looper
In 2012, Emily Blunt starred in The Five-Year Engagement and Looper.
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 and 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.
2015: Starred in Sicario
In 2015, Emily Blunt starred in the crime thriller "Sicario", playing an FBI agent. The film competed for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, and Blunt received praise for her performance, earning a Critics' Choice Movie Award nomination.
January 2016: Script for A Quiet Place Written
In January 2016, Scott Beck and Bryan Woods began 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 was praised, earning her BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.
2016: Starring in The Girl on the Train
In 2016, Emily Blunt starred in The Girl on the Train, playing an alcoholic.
2017: Provided voice for animated films and returned to live action
In 2017, Emily Blunt provided her voice for the animated films "My Little Pony: The Movie" and "Animal Crackers." She also made her return to live action in her husband John Krasinski's horror film "A Quiet Place".
2018: A Quiet Place Opened South by Southwest Film Festival
In 2018, "A Quiet Place" served as the opening night film at the South by Southwest film festival, where it received critical acclaim. Blunt's performance was particularly lauded.
2018: Starring in A Quiet Place and Mary Poppins Returns
In 2018, Emily Blunt starred in her husband John Krasinski's horror film A Quiet Place, and Mary Poppins Returns.
2018: Starred in Mary Poppins Returns and A Quiet Place
In 2018, Emily Blunt starred in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful films Mary Poppins Returns and A Quiet Place.
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" during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also starred in the romantic drama "Wild Mountain Thyme," which was not well received.
2020: Highest-Paid Actresses
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 the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film, A Quiet Place Part II.
2022: Starring in The English
In 2022, Emily Blunt starred in the miniseries The English.
2023: Starred in Oppenheimer and Pain Hustlers
In 2023, Emily Blunt starred in Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" as Katherine, and also in Netflix's "Pain Hustlers". "Oppenheimer" became her highest-grossing film, earning her several award nominations, including her first Academy Award nomination.
2023: Starred in Oppenheimer
In 2023, Emily Blunt starred in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film, 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 with Ryan Gosling in "The Fall Guy" and voiced a role in Krasinski's "IF".
February 2025: Filmed The Smashing Machine
As of February 2025, Emily Blunt has filmed "The Smashing Machine", a sports drama, which is set for release later in the year.
May 2026: Scheduled release of 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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