Emily Bluntis tapping into her newest role when it comes to the care of her kids.
TheMary Poppins Returnsstar and husbandJohn Krasinskihave an Irish nanny for their two daughtersViolet, 2, andHazel, 4½,The Hollywood Reporterreveals in a new interview with the couple.
Blunt, 35, also shared that she made a very special exception in her personal rule about taking on projects to star alongside Krasinski in their thrillerA Quiet Place, which he directed and co-wrote.
“I have a minimum of a five-month rule between projects, other thanA Quiet Place,” said the mother of two, adding of her husband, “I broke the rule for him and him alone.”
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Emily Blunt inMary Poppins Returns.Jay Maidment/Disney
Blunt also recalled being pregnant with Violet while figuring out how she would portray the beloved character, joking, “I was waddling around the house trying to figure out how she moved and spoke.”
“What’s the point ofplaying Mary Poppins if you’rejust going to try and do an impersonation ofJulie Andrews?” she said, referencing Andrews’ performance in the original 1964 film.
John Krasinski and Emily Blunt.Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
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The couple’s Irish nanny isn’t the first time they’ve leveraged the help of professional childcare. In June 2017, theystarred in a videowhere they reflected on how“Nanny” Connie Simpsonhad enhanced their lives as parents.
“There are very few people humansget to say changed their lives,” chimed in theTom Clancy’s Jack Ryanactor, 39, telling Simpson, “You changed our lives.”
Mary Poppins Returnsopens Wednesday in theaters nationwide.
source: people.com
