Emily Blunt is an English actress and singer who is famous for her roles in box-office hit movies such as Looper, Edge of Tomorrow, The Adjustment Bureau, Into the Woods, The Huntsman: Winter’s War, and The Girl on the Train. She received a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the TV film Gideon’s Daughter. She earned several Golden Globe nominations for her roles in films including The Young Victoria, The Devil Wears Prada, and Salmon Fishing in Yemen. In 2023, she starred opposite Cillian Murphy in Christopher Nolan’s biographical thriller film Oppenheimer, for which she received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. So, who is Emily Blunt? Here’s everything we know about the actress.
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Emily Blunt Biography
Emily Blunt was born on the 23rd of February 1983, in Roehampton, London, England. She is currently 41 years old.
| Birth Name | Emily Olivia Leah Blunt |
| Nickname | Emily, Emster, Snath, Blunto & Emily Sharp |
| Date of Birth | February 23, 1983 |
| Place of Birth | Roehampton, London, England |
| Age | 41 years old |
| Sun Sign | Pisces |
| Profession | Actress, Singer |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Anglican / Episcopalian |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | John Krasinski |
| Children | 2 |
| Net Worth | $80 Million |
Family
Emily Blunt is the second of four children to Joanna, a former actress, and teacher, and Oliver Simon Peter Blunt, who is a barrister. She has three siblings, Felicity, Sebastian, and Susannah Blunt.
Education
Emily attended Ibstock Place School, Roehampton, southwest London. At the age of 16, she went to Hurtwood House in Dorking, Surrey, a private sixth-form college known for its performing arts program.
Emily Blunt Personal Life
Emily Blunt married American actor John Krasinski on 10 July 2010 in Como, Italy. Together they have two daughters, Hazel (born in 2014) and Violet (born in 2016).
Before marrying Krasinski, Blunt was in a relationship with Canadian singer Michael Bublé from 2005 to 2008.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 7.5 inches Centimeters – 171 cm Meters – 1.7 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 52 kg Pounds – 115 lbs |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Body Measurements | 34-23-35 |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 9 (US) / 39.5 (EU) |
| Dress Size | 4 (US) / 36 (EU) |
Acting Career
Film Debut
Emily Blunt made her first theatrical film appearance starring as Tamsin in the 2001 film “My Summer of Love.”
Television Debut
Her first starring role in any TV show came in 2003 when she portrayed the character Isolada in a British television film, “Boudica.”
She then went on to appear in a string of TV series and shows like Empire, Saturday Night Live, Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps, and The Simpsons.
Famous For
She earned worldwide fame and recognition for her roles as Emily Charlton in The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Queen Victoria in The Young Victoria (2009), Harriet Chetwode-Talbot in Salmon Fishing in Yemen (2011), and Rachel Watson in The Girl on the Train (2016).
Brand Endorsements
Emily has endorsed several brands and products including Yves Saint Laurent perfume, Roland Mouret, Westward, Alice + Olivia Devon, Jimmy Choo Baxter Wadges, Lorraine Schwartz, and Dolce & Gabbana.
Favorite Things
- Food – Cookies, Chocolate Chip, Pizza.
- Book – Sister by Rosamund Lupton
- TV Show – Oprah
- Cartoon Character – Popeye
Emily Blunt Net Worth
As of 2024, Emily Blunt has a total net worth of $80 million. The budding actress has managed to make this impressive wealth by starring in high-profile movies and endorsing elite brands. She’s one of the highest-paid actresses in the industry.
Emily and her husband own a variety of exotic cars like the Audi Q5, Mercedes ML 450, and Mercedes ML 350.
Emily Blunt Facts
Hailing from a high-profile family in England, Emily Blunt has always desired to become an actress.
She started her career as a stage actress debuting in Sir Peter Hall’s production of the play The Royal Family in 2001. She went on to perform as Eugenie in Nicholas Wright’s Vincent in Brixton at the National Theatre, and as Juliet in Indhu Rubasingham’s production of Romeo and Juliet at Chichester Festival Theatre, both in 2002.
Emily won the Evening Standard British Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer for her acting in her debut film ‘My Summer of Love’.
In 2007, Emily Blunt won the Golden Globe Award for ‘Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film’ for the television drama ‘Gideon’s Daughter’.
In 2015, she won the Critics’ Choice Movie Award in the category ‘Best Actress in an Action Movie’ for the movie ‘Edge of Tomorrow’
Blunt ranked #98 in FHM’s list of Sexiest Women of 2015.
She acquired US citizenship in August 2015.
Emily has voiced many characters in films like ‘The Wind Rises’, ‘Animal Crackers’, ‘My Little Pony: The Movie’, and ‘Gnomeo & Juliet: Sherlock Gnomes.
In 2022, Emily was bestowed with a hand and footprint ceremony at the 2022 MIPCOM event in Cannes, France.
In 2022, she starred opposite Chaske Spencer in the TV series The English as Cornelia Locke.
Her upcoming movies include Oppenheimer, Pain Hustlers, and The Fall Guy.
In 2023, she starred as Katherine, the wife of the title character played by Cillian Murphy in Christopher Nolan’s biographical film Oppenheimer. The film also starred industry’s big names like Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, and Rami Malek.