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Emily Blunt

Emily Blunt is a highly acclaimed British actress recognized for her versatility and talent in film. She has received numerous awards, including a Golden Globe and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and has been nominated for an Academy Award and multiple British Academy Film Awards. In 2020, Forbes ranked her among the highest-paid actresses globally, highlighting her significant success and popularity in the entertainment industry.

1941: Original Wolfman Movie Release

In 1941, the original movie 'The Wolfman' was released which served as an inspiration for the 2010 movie with the same name, in which Emily Blunt starred.

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1964: Original Mary Poppins film release

The original 'Mary Poppins' film was released in 1964, starring Julie Andrews in the title role.

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February 1983: Emily Blunt's Birth

In February 1983, Emily Olivia Laura Blunt was born.

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'.

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 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'.

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: My Summer of Love critical acclaim

In 2004, Emily Blunt starred in My Summer of Love.

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2005: Relationship with Michael Bublé began

In 2005, Emily Blunt began a relationship with Canadian singer Michael Bublé.

2006: Work with the American Institute for Stuttering

In 2006, Emily Blunt began working with the American Institute for Stuttering to help children overcome stuttering through educational resources and raise awareness of the condition.

2006: Began working with American Institute for Stuttering

In 2006, Emily Blunt began working with the American Institute for Stuttering to help children overcome stuttering, raising awareness and funds for speech therapy scholarships.

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 with 'Gideon's Daughter' and 'The Devil Wears Prada'

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

2006: The Devil Wears Prada critical acclaim

In 2006, Emily Blunt starred in The Devil Wears Prada.

2007: Appearance 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 started dating American actor John Krasinski after being introduced by a mutual friend.

2008: Role in 'Sunshine Cleaning'

In 2008, Emily Blunt appeared in 'Sunshine Cleaning' as Norah Lorkowski.

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2008: Sunshine Cleaning critical acclaim

In 2008, Emily Blunt starred in Sunshine Cleaning.

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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 had a leading role in 'The Young Victoria'.

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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 BAFTA Britannia Award.

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July 2010: Marriage to John Krasinski

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

2010: Role in 'The Wolfman'

In 2010, Emily Blunt played a supporting role in the period horror film 'The Wolfman'.

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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.

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

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

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2011: Your Sister's Sister critical acclaim

In 2011, Emily Blunt starred in Your Sister's Sister.

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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: Leading Role in 'Looper'

In 2012, Emily Blunt had a leading role in 'Looper'.

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2012: Looper critical acclaim

In 2012, Emily Blunt starred in Looper.

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2012: Starred in Snow White and the Huntsman

In 2012, Emily Blunt was featured in the film 'Snow White and the Huntsman'.

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2014: Birth of first daughter

In 2014, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski welcomed 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 portrayed Sergeant Rita Vrataski and underwent three months of training. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $370 million, and Blunt won the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in an Action Movie in 2014.

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2014: Edge of Tomorrow critical acclaim

In 2014, Emily Blunt starred in Edge of Tomorrow.

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2014: Into the Woods critical acclaim

In 2014, Emily Blunt starred in Into the Woods.

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2015: Became an American citizen

In 2015, Emily Blunt became an American citizen through naturalization, holding dual citizenship of the UK and US.

2015: Critical Acclaim for 'Sicario'

In 2015, Emily Blunt received critical acclaim for her role in the crime film 'Sicario'.

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2015: Sicario critical acclaim

In 2015, Emily Blunt starred in Sicario.

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2015: Starred in Sicario

In 2015, Emily Blunt starred in the crime thriller 'Sicario' directed by Denis Villeneuve, playing FBI agent Kate Macer. The film competed for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and received critical acclaim. Blunt was nominated for a Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in an Action Movie for her performance in 2015.

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January 2016: Script writing of A Quiet Place begins

In January 2016, Scott Beck and Bryan Woods started writing the script for 'A Quiet Place', initially conceiving the concept in college and envisioning Emily Blunt for the mother role.

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2016: Birth of second daughter

In 2016, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski welcomed 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' and headlined 'The Girl on the Train,' based on Paula Hawkins' novel. She played Rachel Watson in 'The Girl on the Train', earning praise for her performance. She was nominated 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.

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2016: The Girl on the Train critical acclaim

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

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2016: Role in 'The Girl on the Train'

In 2016, Emily Blunt starred in the thriller 'The Girl on the Train'.

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2017: Voiced characters in animated films

In 2017, Emily Blunt provided her voice for the animated films 'My Little Pony: The Movie' and 'Animal Crackers'.

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2018: A Quiet Place opens South by Southwest film festival

In 2018, 'A Quiet Place', starring Emily Blunt, premiered as the opening night film at the South by Southwest film festival, receiving critical acclaim.

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2018: A Quiet Place critical acclaim

In 2018, Emily Blunt starred in A Quiet Place.

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2018: Mary Poppins Returns critical acclaim

In 2018, Emily Blunt starred in Mary Poppins Returns.

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2018: SAG Award for 'A Quiet Place'

In 2018, Emily Blunt won a SAG Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in '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 John Krasinski's web series 'Some Good News' and 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', released after a year-long delay, and starred alongside Dwayne Johnson in 'Jungle Cruise'.

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2021: Starred in 'A Quiet Place Part II'

In 2021, Emily Blunt starred in 'A Quiet Place Part II'.

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2021: A Quiet Place Part II critical acclaim

In 2021, Emily Blunt starred in A Quiet Place Part II.

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2022: Starred 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 Oppenheimer, earning critical praise and award nominations including her first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She also starred in the Netflix crime drama 'Pain Hustlers', which received poor reviews. 'Oppenheimer' became her highest-grossing film in 2023.

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2023: Oppenheimer critical acclaim

In 2023, Emily Blunt starred in Oppenheimer.

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2023: Nomination for Academy Award for 'Oppenheimer'

In 2023, Emily Blunt was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Katherine Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer'.

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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'.

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February 2025: Filming for The Smashing Machine and untitled science fiction film

As of February 2025, Emily Blunt had filmed 'The Smashing Machine' and is set to star in Steven Spielberg's untitled science fiction film.

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