Emily Blunt Faces Backlash Over Job Advice

Emily Blunt, star of the upcoming sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, faced widespread online backlash after advising dissatisfied workers to pursue jobs they love, even without pay. The comments came during a recent interview with Betches, where the actress promoted the film set for release on May 1, 2026.

Blunt discussed a memorable scene from the 2006 original, in which her character, overworked assistant Emily Charlton, mutters to herself, "I love my job, I love my job, I love my job," amid exhaustion. Asked for advice to women hating their jobs, Blunt initially joked, "Quit... no," before adding, "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."

The clip, shared widely on social media, drew millions of views and sharp criticism. Many users called the suggestion out of touch, especially amid economic pressures like high living costs and job market instability. One post viewed 1.4 million times read, "It's soooooo easy for wealthy people to say this lmao," from a journalist who said they love their work but struggle financially. Others noted, "Some of us need to make money to survive," and "Happiness...