Emily Blunt is a British actress who has starred in films such as The Devil Wears Prada, Mary Poppins Returns, and A Quiet Place. James Blunt is a British singer-songwriter who rose to fame with his hit song “You’re Beautiful”. They share the same last name, but are they related?
The answer is no
Despite the speculation and confusion that their surname might cause, Emily Blunt and James Blunt are not related. They are not siblings, cousins, or distant relatives. They are simply two celebrities who happen to have the same uncommon surname.
According to Wikipedia, Emily Blunt was born in London, England, to Joanna and Oliver Blunt. Her grandfather was Major General Peter Blunt, and one of her uncles is Crispin Blunt, a Conservative Member of Parliament. She has three siblings: Felicity, Sebastian, and Susannah.
According to Wikipedia, James Blunt was born in Tidworth, Wiltshire, England, to Jane and Charles Blount. His father was a cavalry officer in the 13th/18th Royal Hussars and then a helicopter pilot and colonel of the Army Air Corps. He has two siblings: Daisy and Emily (not the actress).
The joke is on them
Emily Blunt and James Blunt have met each other and are aware of the rumor that they are related. In fact, they have joked about it in the past. In a 2013 interview with Metro, Emily Blunt said:
No, James is not my brother. When we met we decided it would be funny to say that we are brother and sister and that we really hate each other and that the family lawyers are involved. I think people think that because we have brown hair and blue eyes we look similar so we have to be related.
James Blunt has also tweeted about the topic, saying:
For the record, I am not related to Emily Blunt. She’s far too talented and attractive.
The bottom line
Emily Blunt and James Blunt are not related. They are both successful British artists who share a last name but have different backgrounds and families. They have a sense of humor about the rumor and have made fun of it in public. So next time you hear someone ask “Is Emily Blunt related to James Blunt?”, you can confidently say no and explain why.
