Emily Blunt Says Her Parents Are Going to the Oscars with Her — Here’s Why It Will Be Extra Special for Her Dad (Exclusive)

Emily Blunt is making the Oscars a family affair and says she plans to bring husband John Krasinski and her parents to the show.

“I’m going to bring John and hopefully my parents, who kind of want it,” says Blunt, who is nominated for best supporting actress for her role in the film. Oppenheimer. “Dad’s birthday is this weekend!”

Although her two daughters will not be at the show, she says they will be cheering her on from home. “I think kids might stay up and watch it,” says Blunt, who sat with leads Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. for PEOPLE’s annual Oscar portfolio.

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Emily Blunt with parents Oliver Blunt and Joanna Blunt.

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The Oppenheimer The 41-year-old actress, who brought her parents Joanna and Oliver Blunt to the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards last month, says she feels better than ever after receiving her first Oscar nomination. “I feel like I’ve been lighter than air for the last few weeks. I feel so happy,” she says.

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In the film directed by Christopher Nolan, Blunt plays Kitty Oppenheimer, the wife of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Murphy, who portrays Oppenheimer, is also nominated for an Oscar, while Downey Jr., 58, is in the running for best supporting actor as Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Lewis Strauss.

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“I don’t know if I’ve had a lot of time to let it sink in. I feel very happy, like peaceful, happy,” says Blunt. And she is grateful to have her colleagues by her side. “I’m just happy that we have each other. I feel like we were such a little band Oppenheimer a ride that seems eternal and goes beyond what we’ve all dreamed of.”

The 96th Academy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will be broadcast live on Sunday, March 10, from the Dolby Theater in Hollywood beginning at 7:00 PM ET.

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