Emily Blunt Has a Family Full of “Swifties”, Reveals Actress Amidst Taylor Swift’s 'The Tortured Poets Department' Hype
Following the initial release of The Fall Guy trailer, a sequence from the trailer went viral where Ryan Gosling’s character, Colt Seavers, was crying to 'All Too Well' by Taylor Swift. It was later discovered that not just Seavers but Gosling and his co-star Emily Blunt also share a profound fondness for Swift's music in reality. Currently, while Swift's latest record, 'The Tortured Poets Department', continues to expand her fan community with more arrivals, Blunt disclosed her own Swiftie roots with a personal revelation.
According to the actress, her entire family is fans of Swift, and as fellow Swifties, they have a special summer plan in store.
Emily Blunt hails from a family of Taylor Swift fans
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In a recent interview with E Talk, Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling were questioned about their connection to Taylor Swift's music, specifically referencing the emotional scene of Colt Seavers from the trailer. Gosling redirected the question to Blunt, prompting her to confirm if she too had a similar experience, to which she responded affirmatively, saying she has such moments "all the time". Blunt admitted to being "obsessed" with the pop star and disclosed that her whole family consists of Swifties.
Mentioning further about their plans to attend her performance in August, she also expressed her expectation to shed tears during the concert, thus resonating deeply with Gosling and his emotional reaction to 'All Too Well'. Both Gosling and Blunt had previously declared their Swiftie status, revealing their favorite songs. During one of their conversations with Fandango, it was revealed that Blunt's preference leaned towards the iconic hit 'Cruel Summer', while Gosling echoed Colt Seavers' sentiment with 'All Too Well'.
Not just during that interview but even during the filming of the iconic scene, Gosling reportedly had to face off with the emotional turbulence more on a real level than the cinematic one.
Ryan Gosling’s take on filming the trailer scene involving Taylor Swift’s music
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In a recent discussion with Collider, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt were asked about the filming process of the trailer scene where Colt Seavers is depicted crying to Taylor Swift's 'All Too Well'. Gosling remarked that the filming aspect was "kind of obvious in a way," noting that nearly every Swiftie has experienced a heartfelt cry to her music. Blunt interjected, commending Gosling's portrayal, remarking that it felt more genuine than staged.
Gosling further disclosed that the scene featuring his genuine tears was ultimately cut from the final version because it “wasn’t pretty”, leaving only the moments following his emotional display. Blunt added that while the scene was scripted, there was always room for improvisation, thanks to the Taylor Swift magic. This revelation confirmed the actors as certified Swifties while highlighting the apt casting choice because what better way to portray a Swiftie on screen than with actors who genuinely resonate with her music?
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Edited By: Itti Mahajan
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