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Emily Olivia L. BluntBirth Date :
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London, England, UKClaim to fame :
As Tamsin in "My Summer of Love" (2004)
BIFAs Uncovers 2009 Nominees
October 27, 2009 01:10:38Which movies are vying for the 12th annual British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) have been unraveled on Monday, October 26 at Soho House in London with the announcement of 2009 nominees. Receiving the most nods was "Fish Tank", an Andrea Arnold's drama that won the Jury Prize at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival.
The movie revolving around the turbulent relationship a 15-year-old girl has with her mother and her new boyfriend has collected 8 nominations in total. Vying for the major categories including best British film, best director and best screenplay, it also placed its leading actress Katie Jarvis in competition for best actress and most promising newcomers.
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski Reportedly Plan June Wedding
October 26, 2009 02:10:14Having been engaged since August, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski reportedly are planning to make their union official in June 2010. British OK! Magazine which breaks the report doesn't mention the exact date, but claims that the twosome has been planning a beach wedding and is still looking for the perfect tropical spot.
"Emily's friend Anne Hathaway will be chief bridesmaid and there will be no more than 50 guests," an unnamed source tells the publication. Both actresses are co-stars in 2006 drama-comedy "The Devil Wears Prada".
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski Engaged, Rep Confirms
August 29, 2009 10:08:17Super-private celebrity pair, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski, is engaged. A representative for the twosome confirms in a statement, "We can confirm that John and Emily are engaged". No mention has been made though on when and where the proposal took place.
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski began dating in November 2008, but they prefer to stay low profile. In an attempt to keep their love life private, the two stars deliberately arrived separately to awards shows and avoided being photographed together.
Emily Blunt Disappointed Over Black Widow Lost in 'Iron Man 2'
February 26, 2009 02:02:55Soon after director Jon Favreau revealed that she won't be taking the Black Widow part in "Iron Man 2", Emily Blunt comes up with a response, confirming the claim and expressing her disappointment. Responding to Roger Moore of The Orlando Sentinel's assuring words that sequel is almost never as good as the original, she says, "I'm glad you said that, not me. It's a little disappointing is all I can say."
Though bummed by the result, the 26-year-old actress still keeps a positive attitude towards "Gulliver's Travels". "I'm okay," the Norah Lorkowski of "Sunshine Cleaning" shares. "Because I just have to do this Fox movie, and it's fine and I'm gonna have fun. The whole beginning of the year has been rather dramatic, so I'd just rather go in with fresh eyes and know that I've made the right decision. You just don't know until it's all finished and done with, do you?"
Emily Blunt Rumored to Officially Out of 'Iron Man 2'
February 24, 2009 09:02:20While many are still crossing their fingers to see Emily Blunt in "Iron Man 2" despite the recent possibility of her dropping the Black Widow part, director Jon Favreau reportedly hauled in the bad news. According to The Playlist, the 42-year-old director has claimed at an aftershow party that the Golden Globe-winning actress is officially out of the superhero sequel.
"On E!'s post show at the red carpet of some party, Jon Favreau said that Fox exercised its ['Gulliver's Travels'] option on Emily Blunt, and that she definitely won't be in 'Iron Man 2'," so read the report from The Playlist. Furthermore, the blog made note that though chatting about Blunt's possible exit, Favreau didn't give any hint on other potential candidates, including Scarlett Johansson.
Scarlett Johansson Could Step In as Black Widow in 'Iron Man 2'
February 14, 2009 02:02:51While Eliza Dushku has revealed her hope to get the Black Widow part in "Iron Man 2", it seems that Scarlett Johansson is more likely to replace Emily Blunt as the female fatale if Blunt passes on the role. Breaking the possible casting news was Entertainment Weekly's Hollywood Insider Blog.
On the new speculation, the trade reported that 24-year-old Johansson is interested to play Natasha Romanoff a.k.a. Black Widow. Hollywood Insider Blog also made note that the star of "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" has met the filmmaker and is in negotiation to fill in the Russian superspy's shoes. In addition to that, she is said to be just waiting for Blunt to officially give up the part. Still, Marvel have yet to confirm or deny this casting rumor.
Up for a Role in 'Gulliver's Travels', Emily Blunt Could Be Out of 'Iron Man 2'
January 30, 2009 01:01:24Rumors are circulating that Emily Blunt may end up not playing Black Widow in "Iron Man 2" as she is being offered a role in "Gulliver's Travels". Variety reported that the 20th Century Fox hold an option on her that was part of her deal for co-starring in "The Devil Wears Prada" that may prevent the 25-year-old from starring as the villain in the superhero sequel.
It is explained that Fox may resolve to use the option to make sure Blunt takes the role of Lilliputian princess and Gulliver's love interest due to the scheduling conflicts of the two movies. "Gulliver's" will start lensing in late March in the U.K., whereas "Iron Man 2" is expected to start principal photography in early April in Manhattan Beach, California.
'The Simpsons' 20.09 to Feature Emily Blunt and Fall Out Boy
January 21, 2009 02:01:42"The Simpsons" lives on and stays current by tapping more artists to contribute in the upcoming episode. Emily Blunt who earned a Golden Globes nomination for "The Devil Wears Prada" will fill in the voice cast of Lisa's genius friend while Fall Out Boy will play their rendition of the series' signature theme song.
Blunt will voice Juliet, an intelligent and academic girl who befriends Lisa. Together they construct a fantasy world that takes them both a little too far from reality. The episode will be called "Lisa the Drama Queen" and aired January 25 on FOX.
Emily Blunt Linked to the Black Widow Role for 'Iron Man 2'
January 15, 2009 09:01:47"Iron Man 2" could find its female villain in Emily Blunt. According to Variety, the co-star of Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in "The Devil Wears Prada" is the front-runner to play Tony Stark's female foe, Soviet superspy Natasha Romanoff a.k.a. Black Widow whose skintight black costume is enhanced by high-tech weaponry.
Blunt's casting rumor came days after Mickey Rourke and Sam Rockwell were reported to be in talks to portray the superhero's other nemeses, Crimson Dynamo and Justin Hammer respectively. However, director Jon Favreau and Marvel have yet to give any comments in relations to the possibility of the 25-year-old taking the Black Widow part in the "Iron Man" sequel.
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski Dating
November 21, 2008 11:11:33Emily Blunt and John Krasinski have fueled rumors that they're dating. The dating claim comes four months after report on the actress' split from then boyfriend Michael Buble hit the net.
Citing an unnamed insider, Star magazine claims Emily and John were seen on November 9 spending some quality time at San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, Calif. "They ordered room service, took long walks and spent every second together," the insider says. "John really cares for Emily - he totally fawns over her. And she's loving the attention. She's a down-to-earth girl, but it's nice to be treated so well."
Michael Buble Admits to Curl Up and Cry Over Emily Blunt's Split
September 30, 2008 02:09:16Breaking his silence over his break up with former girlfriend Emily Blunt, Michael Buble openly admitted he cried over their separation. He moreover also has only good things to say about the actress, two months after they ended their romance.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight Canada which aired Monday, September 29 the singer praised Emily as a"substantial and amazing" person. He went on remembering her as "top girl. Top class."
Emily Blunt to Replace Kate Winslet in 'Gnomeo and Juliet'
August 20, 2008 03:08:06Emily Blunt, the depicter of the rude and haughty senior assistant of Runway's editor in "The Devil Wears Prada" is about to trade off her stylish clothes to be a garden gnome in "Gnomeo and Juliet". Negotiating to voice the titular character, the Golden Globe Award recipient will be taking over the part of Juliet which has been left by Kate Winslet due to scheduling conflicts.
In the animation movie loosely adapted from William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet", Blunt is most likely to pair up with "Wanted (2008)" star James McAvoy who is in talks to play the other titular role, Gnomeo. If both she and McAvoy struck the casting deal, this would be the pair's first project together.
Emily Blunt Splits from Singer Boyfriend Michael Buble
July 12, 2008 09:07:49It's been three years that they've been dating and now Emily Blunt and Michael Buble are calling it quits. The British actress and the Canadian singer have ended their relationship, it has been confirmed.
While neither of them issued a statement on their separation, a representative for Buble tells Perez Hilton, "Sadly, after three years, they have parted ways. They are both extraordinary people with huge talent. Let's wish them well." Though so, both of them will "remain friends," the representative added.
Emily Blunt to Star in 'The Girl'?
February 01, 2008 03:02:56Emily Blunt is going to play in a drama film about immigration and maternal bonding? According to Hollywood Reporter, that might be the case as the star of "My Summer of Love" is said to be in talks for a part in the film "The Girl". Reportedly, the 24-year-old Golden Globe-winning actress may play a Texas woman that finds an illegal immigrant's young daughter who has become separated from her mother.
Meanwhile, the screenwriter of "The Sleep Dealer" David Riker who has scribbled the "Girl" script is said to be attached as the film's director. However, though the film already has the screenplay, it is more likely that the filming won't begin until the end of the writers' strike. Moreover, the drama film will be produced by Journeyman Pictures, the production company behind "Maria Full of Grace" and "Half Nelson".
Emily Blunt Confirms Her Casting Rumor in Horror Film
January 21, 2008 10:01:49The actress who brilliantly depicted Meryl Streep's proudly ambitious assistant in "The Devil Wears Prada", Emily Blunt, has been cast in Universal Pictures' horror thriller "The Wolfman". The recruitment of the Golden Globe Award-winning actress has been confirmed by the 24-year-old actress herself on Saturday, January 19, at Sundance Film Festival, according to MTV News.
Reportedly, the English actress is going to star opposite Benicio del Toro as his character's girlfriend in the movie based on a script by Andrew Kevin Walker. To MTV News, the starlet who is also known for her work in the British film "My Summer of Love" revealed that she will begin the filming of the Mark Romanek's version of "The Wolfman" in February.
Michael Buble Cheated on Actress Girlfriend Emily Blunt, Enjoying Secret Sex with Other Woman
November 24, 2007 09:11:46It appears that Michael Buble isn't really into that of the good guy predicate that many people have addressed to him. The critically acclaimed Canadian crooner is reported to have cheated on his actress girlfriend Emily Blunt by having sex affair with another woman behind her back. Ouch.
A 28-year-old woman, named Tiffany Bromley, claimed she has been bedding the singer on and off for the past ten years. Worse, she claimed to have had sex with him in the house he shared with Blunt.
Contenders Unveiled for the 2007 MTV Movie Awards
May 01, 2007 12:05:43
The coveted Golden Popcorn trophies once again set to be handed into the rightful ones as MTV has just revealed its list of nominees for this year's MTV Movie Awards, which it will air live for the first time ever from Universal City's Gibson Amphitheatre on June 3.
Picking up titles of various genres for the competition, the network surprisingly gives large portion attention to epic saga "300", granting the Zack Snyder-directed flick a total five nods, notably Best Movie and Best Performance for lead star Gerard Butler.
Emily Blunt Crowned As "Young Victoria"
March 21, 2007 03:03:42
Stepping into the similar shoes of fellow actress Helen Mirren when she assumed a royal role in "The Queen", Emily Blunt has been appointed to portray the titular character in "The Young Victoria", a period biopic of the 19th century monarch produced by Initial Entertainment Group's Graham King and Oscar-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese.
King was quoted to laud "The Devil Wears Prada" star as the one who is "perfect to play this feisty, passionate young woman who went on to have nine children with the love of her life, Prince Albert." Meanwhile, the film itself will center on the turbulent early years of Queen Victoria's reign and her marriage to the prince, who turns out to be her first cousin.
Oscar Presenters List Finalized
February 24, 2007 02:02:58
As the prestigious event is drawing very near to its scheduled date, telecast producer Laura Ziskin has announced the last hefty addition for the list of this year's Oscar presenters. Submitted Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson into the lineup, the renowned producer also put in names like Gael Garcia Bernal, Emily Blunt, Catherine Deneuve, former Vice President Al Gore, James McAvoy, and Jerry Seinfeld.
Other well-known figures joining the pack are Oscar nominees Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert Downey Jr., Greg Kinnear, Helen Mirren, Clive Owen, Ken Watanabe, and Naomi Watts.
Winners Honored at the 27th Annual London Critics' Circle Film Awards
February 10, 2007 01:02:24
Maintains its effort to recognize the best in British and international film talent, London Film Critics' Circle smoothly handed out its ALFS Awards to a number of acclaimed titles and names Thursday, February 8 at the award ceremony held in aid of the NSPCC charity at London's Dorchester Hotel.
In the international slot, 9/11 drama "United 93" successfully swept two top prizes of Film of the Year and Director of the Year for Paul Greengrass, in the meantime also scoring the man, Tim Bevan, and Eric Fellner the British Producer of the Year honor.
Early Winners of the 64th Annual Golden Globes
January 16, 2007 09:01:58
She didn't make it in the American Idol, but strikes big in the Golden Globes, what an impressing winning. Jennifer Hudson, film newcomer, won the award for Best Supporting Actress in A Movie Musical or Comedy at Monday's 64th annual Golden Globes presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in Beverly Hills, Calif.
It was her portrayal in the hit movie "Dreamgirls" that not only the former American Idol finalist won the Globe, but also it opens the chance for her to get the same prize at the Academy Awards. "Oh, my God. Thank you so much," she said. "Wow. I have always dreamed but never, ever this big. This goes far beyond anything I could ever have imagined."
BAFTA's Orange Rising Star Award Finalists Revealed
January 11, 2007 09:01:58
Showing respect to young actress or actor who has displayed exceptional on-screen talent with great promise for the future, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts has named the nominees for its Orange Rising Star Award. Debuted at last year's BAFTA Awards, the honor is set up in honor of the late Mary Selway, a lauded BAFTA Award-winning casting director.
Announced by "The Last King of Scotland" star James McAvoy, who won the prize last year, the finalists were "The Wind That Shakes the Barley" star Cillian Murphy, "Perfume: The Story of a Murderer" star Ben Whisaw, "Casino Royale" star Eva Green, "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" star Naomie Harris, and "The Devil Wears Prada" star Emily Blunt.
Five Registered in "Jane Austen Book Club"
September 22, 2006 11:09:10
Lining up to make a great cast, five stars namely Maria Bello, Josh Lucas, Emily Blunt, Ellen Burstyn, and Jimmy Smits have given their agreement to take part in "The Jane Austen Book Club", a big screen adaptation of Joy Fowlers' bestselling novel of the same title.
Set to direct by Robin Swicord, the project will likely to closely follow the book's story which focuses on six California residents who join a club discussing Jane Austen's novels. During the meetings, marriages are tested and affairs begin while unsuitable arrangements become suitable and love flourishes. Production is expected to begin by early November in Los Angeles.
Amy Adams and Emily Blunt Doing "Sunshine Cleaning"
September 02, 2006 10:09:23
Two glowing, beautiful stars are ready to bring more light on to "Sunshine Cleaning." According to a report coming from Production Weekly, Amy Adams and Emily Blunt have given positive sign to join the cast of the project developed under Big Beach banner, the production company which recently earned success with indie hit "Little Miss Sunshine."
Budgeted at about $7 million, pic is expected to start production early next year with New Zealand filmmaker Christine Jeffs at helm and Glenn Williamson co-producing. The story will center on a woman who wants to send her eight-year-old son to a private school then concludes to enter the business with her unreliable sister in order to gain more earnings.
Emily Blunt Comes Across "The Girl in the Park"
August 22, 2006 11:08:12
Following Susan Sarandon, one more glowing talent has successfully been included in the cast of "The Girl in the Park." According to Production Weekly, British actress Emily Blunt has given her agreement to carry out a starring role in this dramatic project, which is set to be the directorial debut of Tony and Pulitzer-winning playwright David Auburn.
Here the beauty is assigned to play a troubled young woman with a checkered past named Louise who is thought by Sarandon's character, Julia Sandburg, to be the daughter she lost so long ago.
Emily Blunt Approaches "Buck Howard"
August 02, 2006 09:08:02
While her starring vehicle "The Devil Wears Prada" still circulates in theaters, Emily Blunt has already made a swift move in her next step indeed. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actress is involved in a negotiation to play the female lead in "The Great Buck Howard", a film project developed by Bristol Bay Productions.
If a deal is settled, Blunt therefore will join the likes of Tom Hanks and his son, Colin Hanks, plus John Malkovich to make a star-studded cast for sure. Tom Hanks himself has been confirmed to produce the picture alongside Gary Goetzman under their Playtone Productions.
Holmes & Blunt Experience the "Wind Chill"
January 06, 2006 08:01:57Ashton Holmes and Emily Blunt experience the "Wind Chill" as the twosome are about to star in the upcoming horror thriller directed by Greg Jacobs.
As of its story "Wind Chill" concerns two college students who share a ride home for the holidays but break down on a deserted stretch of road, where they are menaced by the ghosts of all those who died there.
