Beloved Hollywood star Emily Blunt announced that she will be taking a break from acting this year in order to prioritize spending time with her family. The English actress, who is married to fellow actor John Krasinski and has two daughters with him, made this revelation during an interview on the Table for Two podcast. When asked about how she manages her career and motherhood, Blunt admitted that she often struggles to find the right balance. She explained that she never feels like she’s doing it right, but decided to take a break from work this year to fully dedicate herself to her family.
Since becoming a mother to her daughters Hazel and Violet in 2014 and 2016 respectively, Blunt has worked on various projects including “A Quiet Place,” “A Quiet Place Part II,” “Mary Poppins Returns,” and the upcoming TV mini-series “The English.” She has several upcoming projects, including the highly-anticipated film “Oppenheimer.” However, Blunt feels that her children’s formative years are crucial, and she wants to be there for all of their important moments. She explained that being present for activities like waking them up, taking them to school, picking them up, and putting them to bed is essential to her. Blunt also mentioned that the emotional toll of some of her projects and the guilt that comes with desiring something outside of motherhood have influenced her decision to take a break.
Blunt, who has been open about her journey in overcoming stuttering through acting, expressed gratitude for her experiences last year but acknowledged that they varied in intensity and time commitment. She acknowledged that balancing motherhood and work can be challenging and emotionally draining for her and her children. Blunt also touched on the guilt that mothers often feel for wanting something beyond being a mother, and she hopes that her children will find something they love to do as they grow up.
In a lighthearted note, Blunt mentioned that she now lives in the same New York building as her co-star Matt Damon and his wife, Luciana Barroso, jokingly commenting on Damon’s casual attire at home. She described Damon and his wife as beautiful people and expressed her admiration for them.
It seems that 2023 is a year where high-profile actors are opting to take a break from their careers. Spider-Man star Tom Holland recently announced his decision to take a break after filming a psychologically dark TV series. Australian actor Chris Hemsworth also took some time off after learning about his genetic predisposition towards Alzheimer’s disease while filming a series called Limitless. Both actors expressed a desire to prioritize their families and spend quality time with their loved ones.
Overall, Emily Blunt’s decision to take a break from acting reflects her strong commitment to her family and the importance she places on being present for her children’s formative years.