The $5 billion box office milestone

Emily Blunt's acting career has taken off in a big way, with her films grossing a staggering $5 billion at the global box office. Her latest role in Steven Spielberg's sci-fi thriller Disclosure Day is tipped to be her biggest hit yet, with critics hailing it as one of the director's best films in decades.

Blunt's breakthrough role was in a small fashion movie, which led to bigger opportunities and a successful acting career. She has already proved that she's the most bankable British star of all time thanks to The Devil Wears Prada and its highly anticipated sequel, which has taken over £445.8 million since its release earlier this month.

Her other biggest-grossing films have been Oppenheimer (£724 million), A Quiet Place and its sequel (£371 million), and Edge Of Tomorrow (£275 million).

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The latest trailer for Disclosure Day has lit up social media, with fans freaking out over Blunt's eerie clicking sounds as she channels alien life. some have speculated that Spielberg used AI to create the other-worldly 'language', but in fact, it was Blunt who improvised the noises during the four-minute scene.

She explained: 'There are various ways you could do it. You could go the AI route, which I'm a bit terrified of. I thought that I could make some really strange sounds so I said, 'Maybe I could come in and we'll just do a range of weird sounds?' A sound designer pulled together the finished product, which is an eerie mix of Blunt's clicking, breathing, consonants and humming.

The turning point at 12

The turning point arrived when Blunt was 12 and a teacher encouraged her to try acting after noticing her stutter disappeared when she put on a jokey northern accent in class. Blunt has described acting as something that 'freed' her.

'When I altered my voice or rhythm of speech the stammer began to disappear,' she said.. As her confidence grew,so did her ambition. She studied drama at Hurtwood House, a creative arts school in Surrey, and landed small roles in TV shows like Foyle's War and the BBC film Gideon's Daughter.

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The source of Blunt's stutter remains unclear, with some speculating that it may be related to her childhood experiences. However, Blunt has spoken candidly about her struggles with communication, revealing that at its worst, she could barely get any words out at all.

Her parents, barrister Oliver and former actress turned teacher Joanna, did everything they could to help their daughter overcome her stutter. Emily said: 'I was a very intelligent child and had a lot to say but I just couldn't say it. My parents were fantastic and hired speech therapists but I was painfully self-conscious at school.'

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Blunt's latest role in Disclosure Day has sparked speculation about her future projects. while she has not confirmed any upcoming roles,her agent has hinted that she may be involved in a new project with Spielberg.

Blunt has already proved that she's the most bankable British star of all time thanks to The Devil Wears Prada and its highly anticipated sequel, which has taken over £445.8 million since its release earlier this month.

Her other biggest-grossing films have been Oppenheimer (£724 million), A Quiet Place and its sequel (£371 million), and Edge Of Tomorrow (£275 million).