Emily Blunt Explains Why Cillian Murphy is the ‘Worst Celebrity in the World’
Emily Blunt, known for her roles in films like A Quiet Place and Oppenheimer, recently heaped praise on her co-star, Cillian Murphy, while playfully dubbing him the “worst celebrity in the world.”
Before fans panic, Blunt’s comments were meant entirely as a compliment, underscoring Murphy’s low-key approach to fame and his dedication to the craft of acting over celebrity status.
Some people are good at being famous (Pixabay)
The Context
During an interview with 60 Minutes, Blunt discussed Murphy’s humility and focus, describing him as someone not particularly comfortable with the attention that comes with fame.
Blunt was asked, “Does he know how good he is?”
She replied:
“No, I don’t think so. I don’t know if any of the great actors know or would say that about themselves. I feel he’s always in search, looking at what else [he] could do, how far [he] could push it.”
Emily Blunt was very complimentary of her Oppenheimer co-star (60 Minutes)
The “Worst Celebrity in the World” Compliment
Blunt emphasized Murphy’s resistance to embracing the celebrity spotlight:
“He’s about the craft and not the celebrity.”
She elaborated:
“He’s the worst celebrity in the world. He’s the best actor in the world and the worst celebrity in the world.”
Blunt praised Murphy for his unparalleled talent:
“He’s my favorite actor to work with. The whole room crackles with a certain life force when you work with him.”
Cillian Murphy has been labelled the 'best actor in the world' (Kate Green/Getty Images)
Critical Acclaim and Humility
Murphy, widely praised for roles in Peaky Blinders and Oppenheimer, embodies an approach to acting that’s deeply committed to the art, not the fame.
In Oppenheimer, he portrayed J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist behind the first nuclear weapons, while Blunt played his wife. The critically acclaimed film earned both actors Oscar nominations, with Murphy winning Best Actor.
Despite his accolades, Murphy’s understated demeanor proves he’s far more focused on perfecting his craft than basking in the limelight.
For someone dubbed the “worst celebrity in the world,” Murphy seems to have mastered being a celebrated actor.
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