Emily Olivia Laura Blunt is a British actress renowned for her diverse roles in films such as The Devil Wears Prada, The Young Victoria, Edge of Tomorrow, and The Girl on the Train, among many others.
Born in Roehampton, South West London, England, Blunt is the second of four children to Joanna Mackie, a former actress and teacher, and Oliver Simon Peter Blunt, a barrister. Her grandfather was Major General Peter Blunt, and her uncle is MP Crispin Blunt.
Blunt received a rigorous education at Ibstock Place School, a co-ed private school in Roehampton. However, she struggled with a stammer since the age of 8. Her mother took her to relaxation classes, but it wasn't until a teacher cleverly asked her to play a character with a different voice that her stammer disappeared.
From 1999 to 2001, Blunt attended Hurtwood House, a top co-ed boarding school where she excelled at sports, cello, and singing. She also had two years of drama studies at Hurtwood's theatre course. In August 2000, she was chosen to perform at the Edinburgh Festival, and in 2001, she appeared as "Gwen Cavendish" opposite Dame Judi Dench in Sir Peter Hall's production of "The Royal Family" at Haymarket Theatre.
Blunt's career ascended to international fame after starring as "Isolda" opposite Alex Kingston in Warrior Queen in 2003. She won critical acclaim for her breakout performance as "Tamsin" in My Summer of Love in 2004, and shared an Evening Standard British Film award for Most Promising Newcomer with her co-star, Natalie Press.
In 2005, Blunt spent a few months in Australia filming Irresistible with Susan Sarandon and Sam Neill. She continued her work on British television, starring as "Natasha" in Stephen Poliakoff's Gideon's Daughter opposite Bill Nighy, a role that won her a 2007 Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role.
Blunt is a highly versatile actress and a multifaceted person. Her talents include singing and playing cello; she is also skilled at horseback riding.
In her personal life, Blunt is married to John Krasinski, and they have two children.
