The 'Sicario' actress has been facing backlash over her joke about the first GOP debate and her new status as an American citizen.
- Sep 18, 2015
AceShowbiz - Emily Blunt addresses backlash over her joke about the first GOP debate and her new status as an American citizen. Speaking on "Today", John Krasinski's wife says, "It was so not the intention to hurt anybody or cause any offense, so I really apologize to those that I caused offense. It was just an offhand joke. I think I'll probably leave the political jokes to late night or something."
Emily also says she has no regrets about obtaining her new American citizenship. "It's really meaningful," the "Edge of Tomorrow" actress explains, "You know, I mean, my two favorite people in the world are American - my husband [John Krasinski] and my daughter. It was kind of a special day. Yeah, it was great!"
Emily previously received backlash after commenting on the first GOP debate. The "Into the Woods" actress told The Hollywood Reporter at the time, "I became an American citizen recently, and that night, we watched the Republican debate and I thought, 'This was a terrible mistake. What have I done?' "
"Fox & Friends" co-host Anna Kooiman then responded, "Well you know what, then why don't you leave Hollywood, California, and let some American women take on the roles that you're getting."
In another interview with PEOPLE, Emily said, "You know, what scared me was watching the Republican debate after becoming a citizen. That scared me more than this movie." The "Sicario" star added that she would always consider herself "half American."
Some Twitter users slammed Emily for her remarks.
Emily Blunt not happy she got American citizenship Ungrateful. No worries We wont think of you as an American in America or at theboxoffice!
— Lisa (@lisafedup) September 15, 2015
So, #EmilyBlunt-u regret becoming a citizen? Please leave MY COUNTRY-THE ONE THAT MADE U A STAR #UNGRATEFUL#ARROGANT
— fran doos (@fdoos) September 15, 2015
#EmilyBlunt was not being offensive, she was being funny and honest. I too was terrified by the first #GOPDebate
— Kaitlin Braga (@k_shaye_b) September 16, 2015
