With undeniable charisma and talent for miles, Emily Blunt has become one of Hollywood’s most respected and recognizable stars. For the last couple of decades, Emily has consistently grown her career, as well as fan base, establishing a strong canon of work, both on the big screen and on television. Getting her start back in 2001, Emily began her career on stage with a strong interest in theatre. Now, she is nearly a household name, and has worked with some of the most esteemed and sought after actors in all of showbiz, including legends like Meryl Streep, Tom Cruise, and Matt Damon. But how much do you really know about the British actress? For deeper insight into the interesting life of this amazing actress, here are little known facts about Emily Blunt.
Emily Blunt’s Age
Emily Blunt was born on February 23, 1983 in Wandsworth Town, a southern district of London, England. She is currently 36 years old. She is the second child of four children total. She has two middle names, Olivia Leah.
Emily Blunt’s Height
Some sources say that Emily Blunt is just under 5 foot 7 inches (170cm), and other sources claim that she is 5 foot 7 inches even. Co-stars have said that she is a giant in comparison, as she is a bit taller than average.
Emily Blunt’s husband
Emily Blunt is married to John Krasinski, who is also an actor and filmmaker. They have been married since 2010. Emily Blunt discussed with Seth Meyers who she met her husband Krasinski – she was having dinner with a mutual friend of Krasinski’s, who called John over to their table. John left his table and chatted up Emily for the rest of the night, charming her with his humor.
Emily Blunt’s Kids
Together, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski have two children. Their first daughter, Hazel, was born in 2014. Their second daughter, Violet, was born in 2016. About being a parent, Blunt told People magainze, “My children’s happiness, their safety, and their well-being is the most paramount thing in my life. If you are unable to give them any of those things, then who am I? What’s my identity?” Blunt told People that her greatest hope is that her children are happy and truly interested in life.
Emily Blunt’s Net Worth
Emily Blunt’s current net worth is estimated at $25 million. Since her acting debut in 2001 with the stage production The Royal Family, she has gone one to earn increasingly more for her talent and magnetic charm on screen. Over the course of her career, she has starred in several television shows and successful films, which has helped her amass her wealth.
Emily Blunt and Theatre
From the ages of 7 to 14, Emily Blunt struggled with a harsh stutter. Sources say that Emily was event taken to relaxation classes by her mother, but nothing seemed to help. One of her teachers then asked her to act out a part in a play, using a different voice. This quickly helped Emily’s stammer disappear, and she continued to practice speaking in different accents to help her speech issues – which became the foundation of a growing love for theatre and acting.