History of Emily Blunt in Timeline
Emily Blunt is a highly acclaimed British actress known for her versatility and range in both comedic and dramatic roles. She has received numerous awards, including a Golden Globe and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Blunt has also earned nominations for an Academy Award and four British Academy Film Awards. In 2020, Forbes recognized her as one of the world's highest-paid actresses, highlighting her significant impact and success in the film industry.
1941: Original film 'The Wolfman' Release
In 1941, the original film 'The Wolfman' was released, which served as the basis for the 2010 remake in which Emily Blunt starred.
1964: Original Mary Poppins Film Release
In 1964, the original 'Mary Poppins' film was released, preceding Emily Blunt's role in the sequel, 'Mary Poppins Returns' (2018).
February 1983: Emily Blunt's Birth in London
On 23 February 1983, Emily Olivia Laura Blunt was born in London, marking the beginning of her life.
November 2001: Professional Acting Debut in 'The Royal Family'
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', playing the granddaughter of Judi Dench's character.
2001: Acting Debut in 'The Royal Family'
In 2001, Emily Blunt made her professional acting debut in a stage production of 'The Royal Family', marking the start of her career as a performer.
2003: Screen Debut in 'Boudica' and Praised for 'Henry VIII'
In 2003, Emily Blunt made her screen debut in the British television drama 'Boudica' and received praise for her performance as Queen Catherine Howard in 'Henry VIII'.
2003: Portrayal of Catherine Howard in 'Henry VIII'
In 2003, Emily Blunt portrayed Catherine Howard in the television miniseries 'Henry VIII', gaining recognition for her role in the historical drama.
2004: Most critically acclaimed and commercially successful film: My Summer of Love
According to review aggregator sites, in 2004, one of Emily Blunt's most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films was 'My Summer of Love'.
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', marking her transition to film acting.
2005: Relationship with Michael Bublé
From 2005 to 2008, Emily Blunt was in a relationship with Canadian singer Michael Bublé.
2006: Most critically acclaimed and commercially successful film: The Devil Wears Prada
According to review aggregator sites, in 2006, one of Emily Blunt's most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films was 'The Devil Wears Prada'.
2006: International Breakthrough with 'Gideon's Daughter' and 'The Devil Wears Prada'
In 2006, Emily Blunt achieved international breakthrough, co-starring in 'Gideon's Daughter', for which she won a Golden Globe, and 'The Devil Wears Prada', where her performance was highly praised.
2006: Breakthrough Roles in 'Gideon's Daughter' and 'The Devil Wears Prada'
In 2006, Emily Blunt had her breakthrough with starring roles in 'Gideon's Daughter' and 'The Devil Wears Prada', gaining widespread recognition and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for the former.
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, raise awareness, and provide educational resources. She serves on the board of directors and hosts a gala each year to raise funds for speech therapy scholarships.
November 2008: Started dating John Krasinski
In November 2008, Emily Blunt began dating American actor John Krasinski after being introduced by a mutual friend.
2008: Most critically acclaimed and commercially successful film: Sunshine Cleaning
According to review aggregator sites, in 2008, one of Emily Blunt's most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films was 'Sunshine Cleaning'.
2008: Starring in 'Sunshine Cleaning' and 'The Great Buck Howard'
In 2008, Emily Blunt starred in 'Sunshine Cleaning' and 'The Great Buck Howard', both of which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and received positive reviews for her performances.
August 2009: Engagement to John Krasinski
In August 2009, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski became engaged.
2009: Leading Role in 'The Young Victoria'
In 2009, Emily Blunt played a leading role in 'The Young Victoria', further solidifying her position as a prominent actress.
2009: Portrayal of Queen Victoria in 'The Young Victoria'
In 2009, Emily Blunt portrayed Queen Victoria in 'The Young Victoria', earning critical accolades and a Golden Globe nomination for her performance.
July 2010: Married John Krasinski
In July 2010, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski married in Como, Italy.
2010: Role in 'The Wolfman' and Turning Down 'Iron Man 2'
In 2010, Emily Blunt played a supporting role in 'The Wolfman' and had to turn down the role of Black Widow in 'Iron Man 2' due to contractual obligations for 'Gulliver's Travels'.
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, marking her entry into the world of endorsements.
2011: Most critically acclaimed and commercially successful film: Your Sister's Sister
According to review aggregator sites, in 2011, one of Emily Blunt's most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films was 'Your Sister's Sister'.
2012: Most critically acclaimed and commercially successful film: Looper
According to review aggregator sites, in 2012, one of Emily Blunt's most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films was 'Looper'.
2012: The Huntsman: Winter's War (prequel/sequel) was released.
In 2012, 'Snow White and the Huntsman' was released, of which 'The Huntsman: Winter's War' (2016) serves as both a prequel and sequel. 'The Huntsman: Winter's War' was mostly dismissed by critics.
2012: Became sister-in-law of Stanley Tucci
In 2012, Emily Blunt became the sister-in-law of actor Stanley Tucci when he married her sister Felicity.
2012: Starring in 'The Five-Year Engagement', 'Looper', and 'Arthur Newman'
In 2012, Emily Blunt starred in 'The Five-Year Engagement', 'Looper', and 'Arthur Newman', showcasing her versatility in romantic comedy, science fiction, and comedy-drama genres.
2012: Starring Role in 'Looper'
In 2012, Emily Blunt starred in the science fiction film 'Looper', taking on roles in diverse genres.
2014: Most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films: Edge of Tomorrow and Into the Woods
According to review aggregator sites, in 2014, two of Emily Blunt's most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films were 'Edge of Tomorrow' and 'Into the Woods'.
2014: Birth of first daughter
In 2014, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski had their first daughter.
2014: Starred in Edge of Tomorrow
In 2014, Emily Blunt starred in 'Edge of Tomorrow,' a film adaptation of 'All You Need Is Kill'. Blunt portrayed Sergeant Rita Vrataski, training extensively for the role. The film achieved commercial success and received positive reviews, with Blunt's dominating performance earning her the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in an Action Movie.
2014: Leading Roles in 'Edge of Tomorrow' and 'Into the Woods'
In 2014, Emily Blunt took on leading roles in 'Edge of Tomorrow' and 'Into the Woods', showcasing her versatility as an actress.
2015: Most critically acclaimed and commercially successful film: Sicario
According to review aggregator sites, in 2015, one of Emily Blunt's most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films was 'Sicario'.
2015: Became an American Citizen
In 2015, Emily Blunt became an American citizen through naturalization, making her a dual citizen of the UK and US.
2015: Critical Acclaim for 'Sicario'
In 2015, Emily Blunt received critical acclaim for her role as an FBI agent in the crime film 'Sicario', demonstrating her skill in dramatic roles.
2015: Starred in Sicario
In 2015, Emily Blunt starred in the crime thriller 'Sicario,' directed by Denis Villeneuve, portraying FBI agent Kate Macer. The film competed at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival and received critical acclaim. Blunt's performance garnered praise, earning her a nomination for the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in an Action Movie.
January 2016: A Quiet Place script writing began
In January 2016, Scott Beck and Bryan Woods began writing the script for A Quiet Place, based on a concept they conceived in college. The writers wanted Blunt for the role of the mother.
2016: Most critically acclaimed and commercially successful film: The Girl on the Train
According to review aggregator sites, in 2016, one of Emily Blunt's most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films was 'The Girl on the Train'.
2016: Birth of second daughter
In 2016, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski had their second daughter.
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'. She also 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, earning her nominations 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.
2016: Starring in 'The Girl on the Train'
In 2016, Emily Blunt starred in 'The Girl on the Train', further showcasing her range as an actress in a thriller.
2017: Provided voice for animated films and return to live action in A Quiet Place
In 2017, Emily Blunt provided her voice for the animated films 'My Little Pony: The Movie' and 'Animal Crackers'. She also returned to live action in 'A Quiet Place'.
2018: Most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films: A Quiet Place and Mary Poppins Returns
According to review aggregator sites, in 2018, two of Emily Blunt's most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films were 'A Quiet Place' and 'Mary Poppins Returns'.
2018: A Quiet Place premiered at South by Southwest Film Festival
In 2018, 'A Quiet Place' served as the opening night film at the South by Southwest film festival, receiving critical acclaim. Blunt's performance was particularly lauded for its compelling conviction.
2018: Starring in 'A Quiet Place' and 'Mary Poppins Returns'
In 2018, Emily Blunt starred in 'A Quiet Place' and 'Mary Poppins Returns', continuing to take on diverse and prominent roles, winning a SAG Award for 'A Quiet Place'.
2018: Starred in Mary Poppins Returns
In 2018, Emily Blunt starred in 'Mary Poppins Returns', a sequel to the 1964 film, taking over the role from Julie Andrews. Her performance was highly praised, and she received two SAG nominations and her sixth Golden Globe nomination for her roles in 'A Quiet Place' and 'Mary Poppins Returns'.
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 received poor reviews, particularly regarding her Irish accent.
2020: Ranked Among 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 in the film industry.
2021: Most critically acclaimed and commercially successful film: A Quiet Place Part II
According to review aggregator sites, in 2021, one of Emily Blunt's most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films was 'A Quiet Place Part II'.
2021: Reprisal of Role in A Quiet Place Part II and Starred in Jungle Cruise
In 2021, Emily Blunt reprised her role in the horror sequel 'A Quiet Place Part II', which was released after a year-long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic and became a commercial success. She also starred alongside Dwayne Johnson in the adventure film 'Jungle Cruise', released simultaneously in theaters and digitally on Disney+ Premier Access, which received mixed reviews.
2021: Starring in 'A Quiet Place Part II'
In 2021, Emily Blunt starred in 'A Quiet Place Part II', reprising her role in the sequel to the horror film.
2022: Starring in 'The English' Miniseries
In 2022, Emily Blunt starred in the miniseries 'The English', adding to her repertoire of television roles.
2023: Most critically acclaimed and commercially successful film: Oppenheimer
According to review aggregator sites, in 2023, one of Emily Blunt's most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films was 'Oppenheimer'.
2023: Portrayed Katherine Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer and starred in Pain Hustlers
In 2023, Emily Blunt portrayed Katherine Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer'. She also starred in Netflix's 'Pain Hustlers', which received poor reviews. Her performance in Oppenheimer garnered praise, leading to nominations for a Golden Globe, SAG, BAFTA Award, and her first Academy Award nomination. 'Oppenheimer' also became her highest-grossing film.
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 in 'The Fall Guy' with Ryan Gosling, drawing inspiration from Greta Gerwig for her role as a filmmaker. She also had a voice role in John Krasinski's 'IF'. 'The Fall Guy' did not perform well commercially.
February 2025: Filmed The Smashing Machine and will star in Steven Spielberg's untitled science fiction film
As of February 2025, Emily Blunt has filmed 'The Smashing Machine' and is set to star in Steven Spielberg's untitled science fiction film, co-starring Josh O'Connor.
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