Emily Blunt's Role Made Her Kids Think She's Mean

Emily Blunt made a memorable impact in her first major film role as Emily, the snobbish assistant to Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada. Her portrayal in the 2006 film was so striking that it changed how her daughters, Hazel and Violet, view her at home.

Blunt shared that her children now see her as “the meanest person they’ve ever met,” highlighting how her performance resonated deeply with audiences, including her family. At the 18th Annual American Institute for Stuttering Gala in New York, she reflected on the film’s lasting influence, stating, “It’s incredible that it has such an indelible fingerprint on people… It’s quoted to me every week.”

In the film, Blunt starred alongside notable actors like Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, and Stanley Tucci, proving her talent amid a cast of future award winners. Blunt, who struggled with stuttering as a child, emphasized the importance of the AIS's charitable work, noting her surprise at having a career that requires extensive communication.

Since her breakthrough in Prada, Blunt has achieved significant recognition, including a Golden Globe and two SAG Awards, along with an Oscar nomination and four BAFTA nominations.

Exciting news emerged in July that a sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is in development, with Blunt, Hathaway, Streep, Tucci, the original director David Frankel, producer Wendy Finerman, and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna all in discussions to return.