Emily Blunt earned $15 million for her role in the film Disclosure Day, adding to a recent $12.5 million payday for reprising her role in The Devil Wears Prada 2. The actress, who has a net worth of $80 million, revealed she originally wanted to be a Spanish translator for the United Nations, a career far removed from Hollywood stardom, according to fortune.com.
Blunt shared on BBC Radio 2 that her early ambition was to work as a translator, inspired by her mother, who is an accomplished linguist. Throughout her acting career, she has demonstrated a talent for languages, learning Russian, Korean, and Mandarin for various roles. For Disclosure Day, she even created an alien language involving clicking noises and hums, showcasing her linguistic skills beyond traditional acting roles.
The market for actors with multilingual abilities is niche but valuable, especially in films requiring authentic language use or constructed languages. Blunt’s linguistic talents have enhanced her versatility and appeal in diverse roles, contributing to her high earnings. Steven Spielberg, director of Disclosure Day, expressed relief that Blunt chose acting over translation, highlighting the impact of her career choice on the film industry.
Emily Blunt’s combined earnings from Disclosure Day and The Devil Wears Prada 2 total $27.5 million, reinforcing her status as one of Hollywood’s top-paid actresses, according to fortune.com.