Age: 26
Character: Queen Victoria in The Young Victoria
Film: The Young Victoria focuses on the early, and often turbulent years, of Victoria’s rule from fighting off her family’s desire to halt her right to the throne to be crowned at the tender age of eighteen.
Those early years sees the young Queen learn her role as monarch and what is expected of her as well as her legendary relationship with Albert.
For many years Queen Victoria has been pictured as this grieving woman who lived most of her life dressed in black after the death of her beloved Albert. But like the two Elizabeth movies The Young Victoria throws away these stereotypes to show this monarch in a new light.
Previous Golden Globe Wins: Blunt has won one Golden Globe for an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for Gideon’s Daughter.
Previous Golden Globe Nominations: She also has one other nomination for best Supporting actress for her role in The Devil Wears Prada.
Critics: “And it’s Emily Blunt’s performance that really drives this film she showing Victoria as a brave and feisty young woman who fought for her right to be Queen. Blunt really is turning into a great actress who has made quite a mark in Hollywood so far in her short career.” - FemaleFirst
“Young Victoria creates a world of rich detail inhabited by a woman clashing against social constraints and expectations. It's pure escapism and unashamedly romantic.” - Digital Spy
“ The Young Victoria feels like a breath of fresh air. It is a charming costume drama that peeks behind the pomp and pageantry to capture the human side of Britain’s longest-reigning sovereign.” - Daily Express
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