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Emily Blunt

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.

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1941: Original The Wolfman film

In 1941, the original The Wolfman film came out, for which Emily Blunt later starred in the re-adaptation in 2010.

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1964: Original Mary Poppins Film Release

In 1964, the original "Mary Poppins" film was released, with Julie Andrews in the lead role.

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February 1983: Birth in London

On 23 February 1983, Emily Olivia Laura Blunt was born in London.

February 1983: Emily Blunt's Birth

On February 1983, Emily Olivia Laura Blunt was born. She is a British actress.

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.

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2004: Starred in My Summer of Love

In 2004, Emily Blunt starred in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film, My Summer of Love.

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2005: Relationship with Michael Bublé

From 2005 to 2008, Emily Blunt was in a relationship with Canadian singer Michael Bublé.

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.

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2006: International Breakthrough

In 2006, Emily Blunt had her international breakthrough, co-starring in Gideon's Daughter and The Devil Wears Prada.

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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.

2007: Appeared in Four Films

In 2007, Emily Blunt appeared in four films: Wind Chill, The Jane Austen Book Club, Dan in Real Life, and Charlie Wilson's War.

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November 2008: Began dating John Krasinski

In November 2008, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski began dating after being introduced by a mutual friend.

2008: Starred in Sunshine Cleaning and The Great Buck Howard

In 2008, Emily Blunt starred in Sunshine Cleaning and The Great Buck Howard.

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2008: Starred in Sunshine Cleaning

In 2008, Emily Blunt starred in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film, Sunshine Cleaning.

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August 2009: Engagement to John Krasinski

In August 2009, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski became engaged.

2009: Portrayal of Queen Victoria

In 2009, Emily Blunt portrayed Queen Victoria in The Young Victoria.

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2009: Leading Role in The Young Victoria

In 2009, Emily Blunt took on a leading role in The Young Victoria.

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July 2010: Married John Krasinski

In July 2010, Emily Blunt married American actor John Krasinski in Como, Italy.

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.

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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.

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2011: Leading Roles in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen and The Adjustment Bureau

In 2011, Emily Blunt played leading roles in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen and The Adjustment Bureau.

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2011: Starred in Your Sister's Sister

In 2011, Emily Blunt starred in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film, Your Sister's Sister.

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2012: 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: Leading Role in Looper

In 2012, Emily Blunt starred in Looper.

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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.

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2012: Starred in The Five-Year Engagement and Looper

In 2012, Emily Blunt starred in The Five-Year Engagement and Looper.

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2014: Birth of first daughter

In 2014, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski had their first daughter.

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.

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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.

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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 playing an idealistic FBI agent in the crime film Sicario.

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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2016: Starring in The Girl on the Train

In 2016, Emily Blunt starred in The Girl on the Train, playing an alcoholic.

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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".

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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2022: Starring in The English

In 2022, Emily Blunt starred in the miniseries The English.

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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.

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2023: Starred in Oppenheimer

In 2023, Emily Blunt starred in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film, Oppenheimer.

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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.

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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".

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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.

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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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