Emily Blunt is a highly acclaimed British actress known for her impressive career in film. Her talent has earned her numerous awards and nominations, including a Golden Globe Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, an Academy Award nomination, and four British Academy Film Awards nominations. Her success and popularity have placed her among the highest-paid actresses globally, as recognized by Forbes in 2020.
1941: Release of "The Wolfman"
The original version of "The Wolfman," a film that was later re-adapted with Emily Blunt in a supporting role, was released in 1941.
1964: Original Mary Poppins Film
The original Mary Poppins film, in which Julie Andrews played the title character, was released in 1964. Emily Blunt later took over the role in the sequel.
February 1983: Emily Blunt's Birth
Emily Olivia Laura Blunt was born in London on February 23, 1983.
February 1983: Emily Blunt's Birth
Emily Olivia Laura Blunt was born in London in February 1983.
November 2001: Professional Acting Debut
In November 2001, Emily Blunt made her professional acting debut at the age of 18 in the West End production of "The Royal Family".
2001: Theatrical Debut in "The Royal Family"
Emily Blunt made her professional acting debut in November 2001 in the West End production of "The Royal Family".
2003: Screen Debut and Role as Catherine Howard
Emily Blunt appeared in her first screen role in the British television drama "Boudica" in 2003. In the same year, she portrayed Queen Catherine Howard in the two-part British television drama "Henry VIII".
2003: Television Debut and Role as Catherine Howard
Emily Blunt made her screen debut in the British television drama "Boudica" in 2003. The same year, she portrayed Queen Catherine Howard in the television drama "Henry VIII".
2004: Theatrical Film Debut in "My Summer of Love"
Emily Blunt appeared in her first theatrical film, "My Summer of Love", in 2004.
2004: Film Debut in "My Summer of Love"
Emily Blunt made her feature film debut in the independent British drama "My Summer of Love" in 2004.
2004: Critically Acclaimed Film: My Summer of Love
In 2004, Emily Blunt starred in My Summer of Love, which became one of her most critically acclaimed films.
2005: Relationship with Michael Bublé
Emily Blunt was in a relationship with Canadian singer Michael Bublé from 2005 to 2008.
2006: Breakthrough with "Gideon's Daughter" and "The Devil Wears Prada"
Emily Blunt's breakthrough year was 2006, with her starring roles in "Gideon's Daughter" and "The Devil Wears Prada".
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 through educational resources and raising awareness. She is on the board of directors and hosts an annual gala to raise funds for speech therapy scholarships.
2006: Working with the American Institute for Stuttering
Emily Blunt started working with the American Institute for Stuttering in 2006.
2006: Commercial Success: The Devil Wears Prada
In 2006, Emily Blunt appeared in The Devil Wears Prada, a film that was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.
2006: International Breakthrough and Golden Globe Award
Emily Blunt achieved international recognition in 2006 with her roles in "Gideon's Daughter", which won her a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress, and "The Devil Wears Prada".
November 2008: Began Dating John Krasinski
In November 2008, Emily Blunt began dating American actor John Krasinski after being introduced by a mutual friend.
2008: Critically Acclaimed Performances
In 2008, Emily Blunt starred in "Sunshine Cleaning" and "The Great Buck Howard." Her performance in "Sunshine Cleaning," alongside Amy Adams, received critical acclaim for its humor and touching portrayal of two sisters navigating the unconventional world of crime-scene cleanup.
2008: Critically Acclaimed Film: Sunshine Cleaning
In 2008, Emily Blunt starred in Sunshine Cleaning, another critically acclaimed film in her career.
August 2009: Engagement to John Krasinski
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski became engaged in August 2009 after less than a year of dating.
2009: Starring Role in "The Young Victoria"
Emily Blunt played the leading role in the period film "The Young Victoria" in 2009.
2009: Royal Acclaim for "The Young Victoria"
In 2009, Emily Blunt portrayed Queen Victoria in "The Young Victoria," a period drama that focused on the early years of her reign and marriage to Prince Albert. Blunt's performance received critical acclaim, earning her nominations for a Golden Globe and Critics' Choice Movie Award, among others. She also received the BAFTA Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year.
July 2010: Marriage to John Krasinski
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski got married in July 2010 in Como, Italy.
2010: Diverse Roles and a Missed Opportunity
In 2010, Emily Blunt appeared in the horror film "The Wolfman" and voiced a character in the animated series "Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps." She also missed out on the role of Black Widow in "Iron Man 2" due to a contractual obligation with 20th Century Fox for "Gulliver's Travels."
November 2011: Fragrance Ambassador for Yves Saint Laurent
In November 2011, Emily Blunt was named the ambassador for the new Yves Saint Laurent fragrance, Opium.
2011: Critically Acclaimed Film: Your Sister's Sister
In 2011, Emily Blunt appeared in Your Sister's Sister, further establishing her as a critically acclaimed actress.
2012: Critically Acclaimed Film: Looper
In 2012, Emily Blunt starred in Looper, which received critical acclaim.
2012: Romantic Comedy and Science Fiction
In 2012, Emily Blunt starred in the romantic comedy "The Five-Year Engagement" opposite Jason Segel and in the science fiction action film "Looper" directed by Rian Johnson. She also appeared in the comedy-drama "Arthur Newman."
2012: Science Fiction Film "Looper"
Emily Blunt starred in the science fiction film "Looper" in 2012.
2012: Stanley Tucci Becomes Brother-in-Law
In 2012, Emily Blunt became the sister-in-law of actor Stanley Tucci when he married her sister Felicity.
2012: Release of "Snow White and the Huntsman"
"Snow White and the Huntsman," which later had a prequel/sequel starring Emily Blunt, was released in 2012.
2014: Birth of First Daughter
In 2014, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski welcomed their first daughter.
2014: Commercial Success: Edge of Tomorrow
In 2014, Emily Blunt starred in Edge of Tomorrow, a film that was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.
2014: Action Heroine in "Edge of Tomorrow"
In 2014, Emily Blunt starred in the science fiction action film "Edge of Tomorrow." She played Sergeant Rita Vrataski, a role that required extensive physical training. The film was both a commercial and critical success, with Blunt's performance being singled out for its strength and departure from traditional female roles. For her performance, Blunt won the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in an Action Movie.
2014: Science Fiction and Musical Roles
In 2014, Emily Blunt took on roles in the science fiction film "Edge of Tomorrow" and the musical "Into the Woods".
2015: Critically Acclaimed Role in "Sicario"
Emily Blunt received critical acclaim for her performance as an FBI agent in the crime film "Sicario" in 2015.
2015: Critically Acclaimed Film: Sicario
In 2015, Emily Blunt appeared in Sicario, which further added to her list of critically acclaimed films.
2015: American Citizenship
In 2015, Emily Blunt became an American citizen through naturalization, making her a dual citizen of the UK and the US.
2015: Critical Acclaim for "Sicario"
In 2015, Emily Blunt starred in the crime thriller "Sicario," directed by Denis Villeneuve, where she played an FBI agent tasked with taking down a Mexican drug cartel. The film competed for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, receiving critical acclaim, with Blunt's performance being particularly praised.
January 2016: Script Writing for A Quiet Place
In January 2016, Scott Beck and Bryan Woods began writing the script for A Quiet Place based on a concept they conceived in college. They wanted Emily Blunt for the role of the mother, and John Krasinski later rewrote the script with her in mind.
2016: Birth of Second Daughter
In 2016, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski welcomed their second daughter.
2016: Mixed Reception for "The Huntsman" and Acclaim for "The Girl on the Train"
In 2016, Emily Blunt appeared in "The Huntsman: Winter's War," a prequel/sequel to "Snow White and the Huntsman," which received mostly negative reviews. She then starred in "The Girl on the Train," a mystery thriller based on the novel by Paula Hawkins. While the film had mixed reviews, Blunt's performance as an alcoholic caught in a missing person investigation was widely praised.
2016: Critically Acclaimed Film: The Girl on the Train
In 2016, Emily Blunt starred in The Girl on the Train, a film that received critical acclaim.
2016: Lead Role in "The Girl on the Train"
Emily Blunt played the lead role in the psychological thriller "The Girl on the Train" in 2016.
2017: Voice Acting in Animated Films
In 2017, Emily Blunt provided her voice for two animated films: My Little Pony: The Movie and Animal Crackers.
2018: Critical Acclaim for A Quiet Place
In 2018, A Quiet Place served as the opening night film at the South by Southwest film festival, receiving critical acclaim. Emily Blunt's performance was particularly highlighted for its intensity and conviction.
2018: "A Quiet Place" and "Mary Poppins Returns"
In 2018, Emily Blunt starred in "A Quiet Place", directed by her husband John Krasinski, and "Mary Poppins Returns".
2018: Commercial Success: A Quiet Place
In 2018, Emily Blunt starred in A Quiet Place, a film that was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.
2020: Guest Star in Some Good News
In 2020, Emily Blunt guest-starred in her husband John Krasinski's web series Some Good News, which streamed on YouTube during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Ranked as One of the Highest-Paid Actresses
In 2020, Forbes recognized Emily Blunt as one of the highest-paid actresses in the world.
2021: Sequels and "Jungle Cruise"
Emily Blunt starred in "A Quiet Place Part II" and "Jungle Cruise" in 2021.
2021: Release of A Quiet Place Part II
In 2021, Emily Blunt reprised her role in A Quiet Place Part II, which was released after a year-long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film became a commercial success and one of the first major Hollywood films to be released theatrically since the pandemic began.
2021: Commercial Success: A Quiet Place Part II
In 2021, Emily Blunt starred in A Quiet Place Part II, another commercially successful film.
2022: Role in "The English"
Emily Blunt starred in the Western television miniseries "The English" in 2022.
2023: Academy Award Nomination for "Oppenheimer"
Emily Blunt received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Oppenheimer" in 2023.
2023: Role in Oppenheimer
In 2023, Emily Blunt portrayed Katherine Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's biographical film Oppenheimer. Her performance was praised, earning her nominations for the Golden Globe, SAG, BAFTA, and her first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. The film grossed over $950 million worldwide, making it her highest-grossing film.
2023: Commercial Success: Oppenheimer
In 2023, Emily Blunt starred in Oppenheimer, which became her highest-grossing film with over $950 million worldwide.