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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Stutter Overcome Through School Play
- Emily Blunt cured her childhood stutter by joining a school play after a teacher encouraged her to perform in different voices.
- That single teacher changed her life and launched her acting path, moving her from crippling insecurity to confidence.
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.