Emily Blunt Age, Wiki and Bio

Emily Blunt

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth23/02/1983
Age42 years
BirthplaceLondon, England

Bio/Wiki

Full NameEmily Olivia Laura Blunt
HometownLondon
Zodiac signPisces

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorLavender Gray
Hair ColorMedium Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

School(s)
  • Ibstock Place School, Roehampton, southwest London
  • Hurtwood House, Surrey, England

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Horseback Riding
ControversyCriticized for fat-shaming on the UK’s 'Jonathan Ross Show'.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Michael Bublé (2005-2008)
Marriage Date10/07/2010

Family

FatherOliver Blunt (Lawyer)
MotherJoanna Mackie (Former Actor and English Teacher)
Siblings
  • Sebastian (Brother)
  • Felicity (Sister, Literary Agent)
  • Susannah (Sister)
SpouseJohn Krasinski (Actor, Filmmaker)
Children
  • Hazel
  • Violet

Career

Debut
Feature Film'My Summer of Love' (2004) as Tamsin
Film'Boudica' (2003) as Isolda
Awards and Honours
  • 2005 - Special Jury Prize at the Motovun Film Festival for 'My Summer of Love' (2004)
  • 2005 - Most Promising Newcomer Award at the Evening Standard British Film Awards for 'My Summer of Love' (2004)
  • 2007 - Honoured at the Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards as MaxMara Face of the Future
  • 2007 - British Supporting Actress of the Year Award by the London Film Critics' Circle for 'The Devil Wears Prada' (2006)
  • 2007 - Best Supporting Actress – Television at the Golden Globe Awards for 'Gideon's Daughter' (2006)
  • 2009 - British Artist of the Year Award at the Britannia Awards
  • 2010 - Swarovski Award at the Costume Designers Guild
  • 2010 - Best Actress in a Canadian Film Award by the Vancouver Film Critics Circle for 'The Young Victoria' (2009)
  • 2010 - Virtuoso Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival for 'The Young Victoria' (2009)
  • 2011 - Best International Actress Award at the Jupiter Awards for 'The Young Victoria' (2009)
  • 2012 - British Actor of the Year Award at the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards
  • 2012 - Best Supporting Actress Award at the Saturn Awards for 'The Adjustment Bureau' (2011)
  • 2012 - Best Ensemble Cast Award at the Gotham Awards for 'Your Sister's Sister' (2011)
  • 2015 - Best Ensemble – Motion Picture Award at the Satellite Awards for 'Into the Woods' (2014)
  • 2015 - Best Actress in an Action Movie Award at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards for 'Edge of Tomorrow' (2014)
  • 2015 - Best Female Action Star Award by the Alliance of Women Film Journalists for 'Edge of Tomorrow' (2014)
  • 2018 - Icon Award at the Savannah Film Festival
  • 2018 - Honoree at the Variety's Power of Women Awards
  • 2018 - Best Supporting Actress Award at the Golden Schmoes Awards for 'A Quiet Place' (2018)
  • 2019 - Ensemble Cast Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival for 'Mary Poppins Returns' (2018)
  • 2019 - Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role Award at the Screen Actors Guild Awards for 'A Quiet Place' (2018)
  • 2023 - Alumni Award at the Variety's Power of Women Awards
  • 2023 - Best Ensemble Award by the Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association for 'Oppenheimer' (2023)
  • 2023 - Best Supporting Actress Award at the Saturn Awards for 'Oppenheimer' (2023)
  • 2023 - Best Ensemble Cast Award at the Capri Hollywood International Film Festival for 'Oppenheimer' (2023)
  • 2024 - Best Ensemble – Motion Picture Award at the Satellite Awards for 'Oppenheimer' (2023)
  • 2024 - Best Acting Ensemble Award at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards for 'Oppenheimer' (2023)
  • 2024 - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Award at the

Favourites

Films
  • 'Kramer vs. Kramer' (1979)
  • 'Jaws' (1975)
Net Worth$80 million (as of 2025)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Emily's mother abandoned her acting career to raise her.
As a child, she often spoke in funny voices to improve her fluency.
A teacher encouraged her to join the school play, which led to her love for theatre.
Faced a debilitating stutter during her childhood that she overcame, partly through theatre.
Discovered by an agent at a school play in Edinburgh and began her acting career.
Initially offered a record deal at 16 after performing in a musical at the Edinburgh Festival.
Known for her role in 'The Devil Wears Prada'; she convinced the director to make her character British.
Actively supports the American Institute for Stuttering to help children with stuttering.
Involved in philanthropic work with organizations like Family Reach.
Has a strong bond with her husband, John Krasinski, who she met through mutual friends.
Ranked multiple times in lists of 'Most Desirable Women' and 'Most Beautiful Faces'.
Took on the iconic role of Mary Poppins, succeeding Julie Andrews.
Considered the film 'Oppenheimer' her highest-grossing film to date.
Maintains a phobia of heights and gloves, and is allergic to cats and horses.