Emily Blunt's 'The Fall Guy' rises back on Amazon Prime Video — she is proving to be a bankable star

After facing box office hardship, Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling's "The Fall Guy" is finding streaming success. After debuting on Amazon Prime Video, the film successfully dethroned Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans’ latest Christmas action thriller, "Red One" to top the streaming charts, as per Collider. 

While "The Fall Guy" earned solid scores of 82% from critics and 85% from general audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, it managed to gross only $181 million worldwide. However, the film doesn't come close to putting a dent in Blunt's portfolio which includes several global hits. Emily Blunt's filmography is a showcase of blockbuster hits, including "The Devil Wears Prada", "Edge of Tomorrow", "The Adjustment Bureau", "Jungle Cruise", and "Looper".

She has shared the screen with A-list co-stars such as Tom Cruise, Matt Damon, and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, contributing to the commercial success of these movies and in turn, boosting her income significantly.

Blunt earned between $8-10 million for her role in Jungle Cruise and between $12-13 million for A Quiet Place 2, reports Variety.  Blunt had her breakout role in The Devil Wears Prada as the assistant, Emily in 2006 as the film, made on a $35 million budget, went on to earn $327 million.

“It was a night and day change,” Blunt told Variety about the fame she achieved post the film, in a 2016 interview. Her paycheck for the film is expected to be in the mid-to-high six figures, per Parade.

Blunt embarked on an exciting new chapter in her illustrious career as she joined forces with acclaimed director Christopher Nolan for the highest-grossing Oppenheimer. While "Oppenheimer" may not significantly impact her financial standing, the film offers immeasurable value in terms of artistic growth and professional credibility.

According to Variety, the actors of Oppenheimer, including Emily, "could command $10 million to $20 million on the open market," but they consented to be paid $4 million each for the "privilege" of working with Christopher Nolan.

She has commanded multimillion-dollar salaries for her roles as well as shrewd real estate investments. Blunt's knack for selecting box office hits and her dedication to fighting for equal pay have helped her carve a path for financial success in Hollywood with an impressive net worth of $80 million as of August 2023, per Cosmopolitan.

Even with her impressive earnings, Emily Blunt is not afraid to stand her ground when it comes to contractual agreements. She has been vocal about the gender pay disparity in Hollywood, acknowledging that women deserve equal pay for their contributions and talent. During the release of A Quiet Place 2, she and her husband, John Krasinski, stood firm against Paramount's decision to shorten the theatrical release window. 

This move was tied to their compensation as they had a contract based on the film's box office performance. Their stance showcased the importance of understanding and asserting financial rights in the entertainment industry.