Emily Blunt
“I like to play characters who are flawed and not necessarily easy to love.”
Emily Olivia Laura Blunt (born February 23, 1983) is an acclaimed and award-winning British actress, widely recognized for her incredible versatility, emotional depth, and impressive screen range across drama, science fiction, comedy, and horror. Born in London, England, she made her professional acting debut in the West End before transitioning to television and film. She rose to international prominence with her breakout role as the sarcastic assistant Emily Charlton in the comedy-drama hit The Devil Wears Prada (2006), earning BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.
Blunt went on to star in critically acclaimed dramas and genre blockbusters. She received widespread praise for her dramatic performance as Queen Victoria in The Young Victoria (2009) and showcased her action credentials in sci-fi films like Looper (2012) and Edge of Tomorrow (2014) alongside Tom Cruise. She reached new heights of success starring in the tense crime thriller Sicario (2015) and starring in the massive horror hit A Quiet Place (2018), which was directed by her husband John Krasinski and earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award. Most recently, Blunt received her first Academy Award nomination for her brilliant performance as Kitty Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's historical blockbuster Oppenheimer (2023).
Appearances on Soundtrack Wiki
- The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) (Emily Charlton)
Genres & Styles
Main Filmography
- My Summer of Love (2004)
- The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
- The Young Victoria (2009)
- Looper (2012)
- Into the Woods (2014)
- Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
- Sicario (2015)
- The Girl on the Train (2016)
- A Quiet Place (2018)
- Mary Poppins Returns (2018)
- A Quiet Place Part II (2020)
- Jungle Cruise (2021)
- Oppenheimer (2023)
- Pain Hustlers (2023)
- The Fall Guy (2024)
- The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026)
Related Projects
- A Quiet Place
- Oppenheimer
Similar Artists
- Anne Hathaway
- Amy Adams
- Rebecca Ferguson
- Jessica Chastain
- Charlize Theron
- Florence Pugh
Awards
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role - A Quiet Place (2019)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Gideon's Daughter (2007)
- Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in an Action Movie - Edge of Tomorrow (2015)
- BAFTA Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year (2009)
Trivia
The Devil Wears Prada Accent: Blunt's character Emily Charlton was originally written as American, but after her audition, she convinced director David Frankel to let her play the character with a British accent, which became a fan-favorite element of the movie.
Mary Poppins Vocals: Emily underwent intensive vocal coaching to prepare for the challenging musical numbers in Mary Poppins Returns (2018), taking inspiration from the original books where Poppins is portrayed as slightly more stern and eccentric.
A Quiet Place Collaboration: Emily starred in and co-developed scenes for the horror hit A Quiet Place (2018), which was directed and co-starred by her husband, John Krasinski. The couple initially hesitated to work together, but Blunt insisted on the role after reading the script.
Oppenheimer Recognition: For her powerful portrayal of Kitty Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer (2023), Blunt earned her first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Edge of Tomorrow Stunts: Blunt performed almost all of her own stunts in the sci-fi action film Edge of Tomorrow (2014), training for three months in gym gymnastics, martial arts, and learning to sprint in a heavy exo-suit.