Emily Blunt Age, Height, Weight, Wiki, Biography, Family, And More

Emily Blunt Age

41 Years Old

Biography

Full Name	Emily Blunt
Date of Birth	23 February 1983
Age	41 Years Old
Place of Birth	London Borough of Wandsworth, London, United Kingdom
Nationality	British & American
Religion	Christianity
Profession	Actress

Family

Father	Oliver Simon Peter Blunt
Mother	Joanna Mackie
Siblings	Felicity Blunt Sebastian Blunt Susannah Blunt
Relationships	Michael Bublé (2005-2008) John Krasinski (2008-2010)
Spouse	John Krasinski (m. 2010)
Kids	2

Physical Measurements

Height	5 feet 6 Inches
Weight	54 kg
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Blue
Body Measurements	Not Known

Education

School	Ibstock Place School, Roehampton Hurtwood House, Dorking, Surrey
College	Not Known
Qualification	Not Known

Career

In November 2001, at 18 years old, Emily Blunt made her professional acting debut in Peter Hall’s West End production of The Royal Family. She played the granddaughter of Judi Dench’s character, earning praise from critics, with Tom Keatinge highlighting the strong ensemble performances. Blunt was named “Best Newcomer” by the Evening Standard for her role. The following year, she played Eugenie in Nicholas Wright’s play Vincent in Brixton at the National Theatre and Juliet in Romeo and Juliet at Chichester Festival Theatre.

In 2003, Blunt made her screen debut in the British television drama Boudica, portraying the ancient Celtic warrior-queen. That same year, she played Queen Catherine Howard in the British television drama Henry VIII, receiving praise for her performance.

Blunt’s theatrical film debut came in 2004 with My Summer of Love, directed by Paweł Pawlikowski. The film, about the infatuation between two young women from different socioeconomic backgrounds, was critically acclaimed. Blunt’s performance as Tamsin garnered significant attention and critical praise. She won the Evening Standard British Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer and was nominated for the British Independent Film Award in the same category. Blunt later credited this experience with influencing her career choices, noting the thrilling and challenging nature of the film.

Blunt’s international breakthrough occurred in 2006. She co-starred in the British television drama film Gideon’s Daughter and played Emily Charlton in The Devil Wears Prada. The latter was a commercial success, grossing $326 million. Blunt’s performance was a standout, earning her a Golden Globe nomination and a BAFTA Award nomination. Meryl Streep praised Blunt as one of the best young actresses she had worked with. That year, Blunt also appeared in the independent mystery drama Irresistible.

In 2007, Blunt’s profile continued to rise with appearances in four films: the horror film Wind Chill, the romantic drama The Jane Austen Book Club, the comedy-drama Dan in Real Life, and the biographical comedy-drama Charlie Wilson’s War. In 2008, she starred in Sunshine Cleaning alongside Amy Adams, receiving positive reviews for their performances. She also starred in The Great Buck Howard.

In 2009, Blunt portrayed Queen Victoria in the independent period drama The Young Victoria, earning critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination for her performance. She also voiced Matilda Mouseling in the television series Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps and appeared in the period horror film The Wolfman. Blunt was initially offered the role of Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow in Iron Man 2 but was contractually obligated to join Gulliver’s Travels.

In 2011, Blunt starred with Matt Damon in The Adjustment Bureau, earning praise for their chemistry. She also appeared in the British romantic comedy-drama Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, which received positive reviews and earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Blunt made a cameo in The Muppets and starred in the independent comedy-drama Your Sister’s Sister. In 2012, Blunt starred in The Five-Year Engagement with Jason Segel and the science fiction action film Looper, receiving positive feedback for both roles. She also starred in Arthur Newman, which received mixed reviews.

In 2014, Blunt played Sergeant Rita Vrataski in Edge of Tomorrow, a film adaptation of a Japanese novel, which was commercially successful and earned positive reviews. Her performance won her the Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in an Action Movie. She then starred in Into the Woods as the Baker’s Wife, earning a Golden Globe nomination for her performance. The film was both a commercial success and critically praised.

In 2015, Blunt starred in the crime thriller Sicario as FBI agent Kate Macer, earning considerable praise for her performance. In 2016, she co-starred in The Huntsman: Winter’s War, which was not well-received by critics. She then headlined the mystery thriller The Girl on the Train, earning praise for her portrayal of Rachel Watson and receiving several award nominations.

Blunt voiced characters in the 2017 animated films My Little Pony: The Movie and Animal Crackers. She returned to live action in 2018 with her husband John Krasinski’s horror film A Quiet Place, which was critically acclaimed. That same year, she played the title character in Mary Poppins Returns, earning praise and several award nominations.

In 2020, Blunt starred in Wild Mountain Thyme, which received negative reviews, particularly for her accent. Blunt reprised her role in A Quiet Place Part II in 2021, which was a commercial success. Later that year, she starred in Jungle Cruise alongside Dwayne Johnson, receiving mixed reviews for the film.

Blunt starred in the 2022 television miniseries The English, earning praise for her performance. In 2023, she appeared in Christopher Nolan’s biographical film Oppenheimer as Katherine Oppenheimer, earning critical acclaim and several award nominations. Oppenheimer became Blunt’s highest-grossing film. Her next release, the Netflix crime drama Pain Hustlers, received poor reviews.

Blunt then starred with Ryan Gosling in The Fall Guy and had a voice role in Krasinski’s live-action animated fantasy film IF. She is set to star in the sports film The Smashing Machine.

Blunt has been noted for her versatility as an actor, with roles spanning various genres. Critics have praised her ability to avoid being typecast, her insight into characters, and her facility for accents. Her screen presence and adventurous spirit as a performer have also been highlighted, with some considering her one of the best young actresses of her time. Blunt’s work in action roles has been particularly noted for its emotional and ethical depth, and she is recognized for her range as both a movie star and a character actor.