DOB: February 23, 1983
Background: Blunt is an English actress born in Roehampton, London, the daughter of one of the UK's most prominent barristers. In 2010, she married American actor John Krasinski.
Filmography: She appeared mostly in UK television roles before achieving fame and critical acclaim for her scene-stealing role in the comedy "The Devil Wears Prada" (2006). Since then she has apeared in "The Jane Austen Book Club" (2007), "Charlie Wilson's War" (2007), and "Sunshine Cleaning" (2009). She played Queen Victoria in "The Young Victoria" (2009), and this year she will be seen in Lasse Hallstrom's drama "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen."
Golden Globes: Win - Best TV Supporting Actress ("Gideon's Daughter," 2007).
Best Film Drama Actress Nomination
"The Young Victoria" (2010); lost to Sandra Bullock ("The Blind Side")
Best Film Comedy/Musical Actress Nomination
"Salmon Fishing in the Yemen" (2013); lost to Jennifer Lawrence ("Silver Linings Playbook")
Best Film Supporting Actress Nomination
"The Devil Wears Prada" (2007); lost to Jennifer Hudson ("Dreamgirls")












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