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Emily Blunt: From 'The Devil Wears Prada' to 'Oppenheimer'

By Ashlyn Messier

Published August 07, 2023

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  • Emily Blunt and the cast of "The Devil Wears Prada"
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    Emily Blunt starred in the 2006 movie "A Devil Wears Prada" opposite Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep. This was one of Blunt's first big movie roles in her career.  (Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic)

  • Emily Blunt and Matt Damon on "The Adjustment Bureau" premiere
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    Emily Blunt appeared opposite Matt Damon in the action packed movie "The Adjustment Bureau" in 2011. (Ray Tamarra/Getty Images)

  • Emily Blunt and Jason Segal promoting the film "The Five-Year Engagement"
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    The rom-com "The Five-Year Engagement" was released in 2012. This comedic film tells the story of Tom and Violet, an engaged couple that encounters unique events that postpone their walk down the aisle. (Mike Marsland/WireImage)

  • Emily Blunt and Tom Cruise at "The Edge of Tomorrow" premiere
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    The science fiction film "The Edge of Tomorrow" starring Emily Blunt and Tom Cruise was released in 2014. There have been discussions of a sequel to the film though as of 2023, there is no second movie in the works. (Jim Spellman/WireImage)

  • Emily Blunt and James Corden at "Into the Woods" premiere
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    The 2014 musical "Into the Woods" is packed with Hollywood stars including Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick, James Corden, Chris Pine, Johnny Depp and more. (Karwai Tang/WireImage)

  • Emily Blunt at "The Girl on the Train" premiere
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    Emily Blunt also acted in the film "The Girl on the Train," a thriller based on a book written by Paula Hawkins. (DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

  • Emily Blunt and John Krasinski
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    Emily Blunt married John Krasinski in 2010. The pair share two children, Hazel and Violet. Blunt starred in the 2018 film "A Quiet Place" alongside Krasinski. The sequel, "A Quiet Place: Part II" starring Blunt and Krasinski, was released in 2020. (ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

  • Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson at the premiere of "Jungle Cruise"
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    Blunt took on another lead role in "Jungle Cruise," in 2021 alongside Dwayne Johnson, Paul Giamatti, Jack Whitehall and other stars. The American fantasy adventure film is based on a Walt Disney themepark attraction. (Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

  • The cast of "Oppenheimer"
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    Christopher Nolan directed the highly anticipated film, "Oppenheimer" which starred Emily Blunt. The movie's cast also included major Hollywood stars Matt Damon, Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr. and Florence Pugh. The film about the creation of the atomic bomb was one of the most talked about films of the year. (Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Emily Blunt is a multifaceted actress and has proven so with the diverse roles she's played through her career. 

The British actress’ earlier roles included the ABC miniseries "Empire" that aired in 2005. The following year, she starred alongside Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep in the 2006 Oscar nominated film "The Devil Wears Prada." In 2007, she won a Golden Globe for her role in "Gideon’s Daughter." 

Blunt has played various characters over the years, from a brave soldier in the action packed film "The Edge of Tomorrow" to the baker’s wife in the musical "Into the Woods." 

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Other notable films starring Blunt include "The Young Victoria," "The Adjustment Bureau," "The Girl on the Train," "Mary Poppins Returns" and the widely anticipated 2023 film "Oppenheimer."

Blunt married fellow Hollywood actor John Krasinski, known for his role in "The Office," in July 2010 at George Clooney’s estate in Italy. The pair now share two daughters, Hazel and Violet. 

The couple has also worked together on the big screen, in the Krasinski directed horror "A Quiet Place," a film he also starred in opposite his real-life wife. Krasinski and Blunt also appeared in the 2020 sequel "A Quiet Place Part II."

Ashlyn Messier is an Associate Editor on the SEO team for Fox News Digital. 

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