Awards Chatter Emily Blunt - 'Oppenheimer'
Dec 3, 2023
Emily Blunt, a highly regarded actress, reflects on overcoming a childhood stutter through acting. She talks about her experiences in big action movies, wearing heavy suits, and the success of 'A Quiet Place'. They also discuss choosing and producing a Western and their future in the film industry.
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Acting Can Bypass Stuttering Patterns
- Acting can bypass the neural patterns that cause stuttering by engaging different brain regions.
- Blunt advocates acting classes for stutterers as a therapeutic and confidence-building tool.
Late Reading Led To Breakout Role
- Blunt got Devil Wears Prada after an impromptu Fox studio reading when she was late for the airport.
- That rushed audition led David Frankel to champion her and ultimately cast her opposite Meryl Streep.
Meryl Streep Eases Imposter Syndrome
- On set with Meryl Streep Blunt felt intimidated at first but found Streep's humor and generosity eased her imposter syndrome.
- Streep's approachable mischief and a supportive table read helped Blunt settle into major studio work.