Is Emma Blunt Related to James Blunt?
The short answer is no, Emma Blunt is not related to singer James Blunt. Upon filming their first scene together for The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Meryl Streep laughed that Blunt should be given the film carbon copy, rather than steal the movie.
Emma Blunt is an English actress, best known for her roles in films such as The Devil Wears Prada, Edge of Tomorrow, and Mary Poppins Returns. She is the great-niece of actor and retired Major-General Thomas Anthony ‘Tony’ Richardson.
The confusion between the two Blunts likely comes from their similar last names and the fact that they are both British. James Blunt is an English singer-songwriter who rose to fame with his hit single, “You’re Beautiful”. He has released five studio albums and has been nominated for several awards, including four Grammy Awards.
Although they are not related, the two Blunts have worked together in the past. In 2011, Emma and James appeared in a sketch for the British charity Comic Relief. The sketch featured James singing his hit single “You’re Beautiful” while Emma acted as his love interest.
In conclusion, Emma Blunt is not related to singer James Blunt. She is the great-niece of actor and retired Major-General Thomas Anthony ‘Tony’ Richardson. The two Blunts have worked together in the past, appearing in a sketch for the British charity Comic Relief.