Emily Blunt Draws Backlash for ‘Out of Touch' Career Advice That's Angered Fans

Hollywood actors have often been asked during interviews about how others should pursue their careers, seeing as they have reached fame. While promoting TheDevil Wears Prada 2, Emily Blunt was asked to advise women who hate their jobs, and the actor's response didn't sit well.

Blunt appeared alongside Stanley Tucci in a YouTube interview for Betches, where the actor was asked to give some career advice. In terms of women who are in fields or job titles they "hate," Blunt responded under her breath, saying, "Quit... no." Her real remark is what has rubbed fans the wrong way, and even called it a privileged response.

"Just find something that you deeply want to do. Even if you're earning no money, as long as you love it, you'll be happy," added the actor.

Blunt's response has since caused a stir on social media. Many have called it "awful" career advice, and something only someone with a net worth of millions can say. One fan commented, "That can only be said by an (over)privileged person. I'm sure she did not mean it like that, but damn, does that sound entitled lol. Not everyone's an overpaid Hollywood actor, some people can't choose a job just because, the majority of people in the world do a job because they need the money to pay for their lifestyle...especially in these times we're living in."

Another fan came to Blunt's defense, saying that there's really no good way to answer the question. They even call it a common, but "awkward" question, and believe Blunt was simply trying to convey that people can "still be working towards a job that you enjoy."

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Fans on social media came out to disagree with the advice, one fan commenting on X, saying, "It's a cross between vapid strip mall spirituality and the exploitive Boomer 'money isn't everything' exhortation."

"'Even if you're earning no money", but your bills are increasing," said another.

"Yeah we're all happy with no money and no health insurance," one fan said.

Others have even joked using Blunt's the Devil Wears Prada character, saying, "I can't pay rent with DREAMS, EMILY!" and "I won't be happy if I can't pay rent or bills EMILY."

One fan also came to her defense, stating that Blunt's comment has some truth to it. They don't advocate for quitting everything that makes you a living, but "the quiet reminder not to abandon yourself completely" working a job that doesn't satisfy you.

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This story was originally published April 30, 2026 at 9:58 AM.