Emily Blunt spoke about the gender inequalities she experienced in the film industry and shared that women are still forced to defend themselves against their choice of work.
In a new interview with Porter Magazine, the actress – who shares daughters Hazel, eight, and Violet, five, with husband John Krasinski – also opened up about juggling work and motherhood.
The 39-year-old star admits she can feel “wracked with guilt” for working while raising two young children.
‘Women are forced to defend themselves against their decisions to work’: Emily Blunt opens up about gender differences in film as she admits she feels ‘guilty’ as a working mum
When asked if working in the same industry as her husband, actor and director John, highlights gender differences, the star is adamant that it does.
She said: “It’s interesting that women still feel defensive about choosing work and men don’t. And you’re just normalizing it… but I catch myself explaining or compensating too much.”
Emily’s latest project is the new miniseries The English, which sees the actress spend some time in Spain filming the 1890s western show.
Balance: In a new interview with Porter Magazine, the actress also opened up about balancing work and motherhood
She shared, “It’s interesting that women are still defensive when choosing a job and men are not.”
And the star admitted that she has the constant battle between motherhood and work, further explaining: “Everything a mother feels when she wants to pursue a career, but also wants to be there and be available.” And that is what sometimes fills you with guilt. .”
Emily also revealed that during a recent shoot in Atlanta, she was often asked “where my kids were,” prompting an attempt at self-explanation.
“I was like, ‘I bet this question isn’t being asked by Chris Evans or Andy Garcia or Jay Duplass,'” she continued.
Married life: Emily has been married to John Krasinski since 2010 and they share daughters Hazel, eight, and Violet, six
Beauty: Looking stunning as she did a fashion shoot alongside the interview, Emily radiated chic in a range of color and black and white shots
Difficult: The star admits that she constantly struggles with motherhood and work, and goes on to explain: “Everything a mother feels when she wants to have a career, but also wants to be there and be available.”
Emily started a romance with husband John in 2008 before tying the knot in 2010 in a beautiful ceremony on Lake Como, Italy.
The power couple even collaborated on two films: A Quiet Place and A Quiet Place Part II, with a third installment in the franchise coming soon.
John was very excited about working with his wife and declared, “I have found the best collaborator of my entire life.”
Emily shares hopes for her daughters’ future careers and admits she just wants it “passionately”.
“I want them to grow up wanting to be passionate about something and be proud of who they are,” she explained.
Feeling the pressure: Emily also revealed that during a recent shoot in Atlanta, she was often asked “where my kids were,” leading to an attempt to explain herself
Sweat: Emily began a romance with husband John in 2008 before tying the knot in a stunning ceremony on Lake Como, Italy in 2010 (pictured together in 2009)
Source: Daily Mail
