It did not take much skill to notice the hidden agenda. [6] Although nothing came of these plans, and Blount had little to do with her son's upbringing, the fact that she was the mother of such an important child made her an object of interest to many of her contemporaries. [62], In 2015, Blunt starred in the crime thriller Sicario, directed by Denis Villeneuve. "To be chosen out of five Blount sisters she must have possessed all the qualities that were expected of a lady at court-- beauty, grace and good manners. [18] For her performance, Blunt was named "Best Newcomer" by the Evening Standard. With such diverse films as The Muppets, Edge of Tomorrow, Into the Woods and A Quiet Place also to her credit, Blunt seems ready for whatever may next come her way. [19], In 2009, Blunt portrayed Queen Victoria in the independent period drama The Young Victoria, directed by Jean-Marc Valle and written by Julian Fellowes, which focused primarily on her early life and reign, as well as her marriage to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Digital Pictures / digital artist: C.O.R.E. In 2010, Blunt co-starred in the horror film The Wolfman, a re-adaptation of the classic 1941 film of the same name. Profession Married secondly, c.1552, as his second wife, Ambrose Dudley, 3rd Earl of Warwick (c.15301590) She died in 1563, and, as she had no children, the barony became extinct. It is precisely because he fathered a healthy son with Elizabeth that Henry was convinced his wife's inability to bear him a son was Catherine's fault. [17], In November 2001, Blunt made her professional debut in Peter Hall's production of the play The Royal Family, in which she played the role of the granddaughter Gwen to Judi Dench's Fanny Cavendish. Emily Blunt was interested in acting at a young age, she began appearing on British TV in the early 2000s and made the leap to the big screen in the 2004 flick My Summer of Love. Emily Blunt. In the series, Elizabeth Blount's affair with Henry VIII is shown to be rather short. However, as a maid, Bessie could not exactly say no to the King. ISBN 978-0-8021-3683-1. Sir John Blount was a loyal, if unremarkable, servant to the Royal Family, who accompanied King Henry to France in 1513 when he waged war against Louis XII of France. Elizabeth Blount was a beautiful woman. Blount returned to her husband's estates, where she died very shortly afterwards. She gave birth to at least three boys, yet only the first lived as long as seven weeks. Sir John Blount was a loyal, if unremarkable, servant to the Royal Family, who accompanied King Henry to France in 1513 when he waged war against Louis XII of France. Little is known of Elizabeth Blount's early years, except for her reputation as a beauty, and for her famous affair with King Henry VIII (born 28 June 1491, he was 8-to-10 years older than Bessie). However, Bessie clearly wanted more than a diamond necklace or a husband, and made the King's attentions to her public. They understand their characters and use their talents to bring them to life. A fleeting comment was made about her in 1529, when a palace chaplain remarked that she was (or had been) better-looking than Henry's then-fiance, Anne Boleyn, who he concluded was competent belle ("quite beautiful") in her own right.[7]. This is a picture of Ruta Gedmintas, the actress who portrayed Bessie Blount in Showtime's mini-series "The Tudors". Dymoke (sometimes spelt Dymock) was a devout Catholic and named a martyr after his death. [88] Later that year, Blunt starred in the adventure film Jungle Cruise, based on the eponymous amusement ride. A part in the hit film The Devil Wears Prada brought her more attention, and roles in projects such as Dan in Real Life and Charlie Wilsons War soon followed. 58 people named Elizabeth Blount found in Norfolk-Virginia Beach-Newport News, Washington-Baltimore and 5 other cities. Children with Gilbert TALBOYS (birth order unknown): 2. [82] The part required her to sport an Irish accent; both the film and her accent were not well received. The Life and Death of Anne Boleyn. 4. [40] The film premiered at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival,[41] receiving positive reviews, as did Blunt's performance. They moved into the castle of South Kyme. Blunt made her acting debut in a 2001 stage production of The Royal Family. She became interested in acting at an early age, and when she was 18 she landed the classic role of Juliet in Shakespeare 's Romeo and Juliet. [77] Owen Gleiberman of Variety found Blunt to be "practically perfect in every way" and added that she "inhabits Mary Poppins' snappishly entrancing spirit, and in the musical numbers she generates her own spit-spot radiance. Elizabeth Blount, also known as Bessie, was a member of the English gentry and has the distinction of being one of the known and documented mistresses of King Henry VIII. Around 1522, Henry stopped seeing Elizabeth because, as some historians believe, he moved on to Mary Boleyn. Elizabeth Blount (c. 1498/c. Elizabeth Tailboys, 4th Baroness Tailboys of Kyme, born c. 1520, died 1563, who at the death of her brother, the 3rd baron, became the 4th Baroness Tailboys of Kyme. In 2008, Vanity Fair magazine named Blunt one of its Top Fresh Faces, and she followed that honor with such diverse films as Sunshine Cleaning (2008), The Young Victoria (2009; Golden Globe lead actress nomination for her portrayal of Queen Victoria) and The Wolfman (2010). [9] However, she was certainly more important than any other extra-marital relationship the king had during his first marriage. "[28] A. O. Scott of The New York Times agreed, stating "Amy Adams and Emily Blunt [] attack their roles with vivacity and dedication"[29] She then starred in The Great Buck Howard as Valerie Brennan, which premiered at the same festival. She then featured in the comedy-drama The Devil Wears Prada, set in the fashion world in New York City. ", "Emily Blunt Gives Birth, Welcomes Daughter Hazel With Husband John Krasinski", "What better way to celebrate the 4th than to announce our 4th family member!!! They met in 2005, while backstage at the Australian television Logie Awards in Melbourne. [3] [4] Slaine Kelly Actress | The O'Briens Slaine Kelly was born on July 9, 1982 in Dublin, Ireland. Digital Pictures (unknown episodes), colour pipeline supervisor (unknown episodes), 3D supervisor: C.O.R.E. She was one of the eight children of Sir John Blount of Kinlet Hall (circa 1471 - 1531) and his wife Katherine Peshall. Thomas WIMBISH, Esq. Through her marriage to Gilbert Tailboys, she had three children - two sons, George and Robert and one daughter, Elizabeth. While the film overall received mixed reviews from critics, who felt it failed to live up to the novel, Blunt's performance earned considerable praise. Cites friend. Elizabeth Blount is shown her son's body, and as she cries the camera snaps to Henry, who is alone and crying, devastated by his son's death. Also known as Married firstly Thomas Wymbish, of Nocton (died 1553), who claimed the title in his wife's right. Mother of Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset; Elizabeth Tailboys, 4th Baroness Tailboys of Kyme; George Tailboys, 2nd Baron Tailboys of Kyme; Robert Tailboys, 3rd Baron Tailboys of Kyme; Catherine Burgh and 2 others; Lady Margaret Willoughby (Clinton) and Bridget Dymoke less They later shared a home in Vancouver, British Columbia, before breaking up in 2008. They were married some time between 1533 and 1535, and this union produced three daughters. She married Charles Willoughby, 2nd Baron Willoughby of Parham (died 1603), and had five children. [71] Neither Krasinski nor Blunt had initially planned for Blunt to co-star in the film with him, but upon reading the script, she persuaded him to cast her. Elizabeth Blount was born around 1500 in Kinlet in Shropshire, to John Blount of Kinlet and his wife Katherine, daughter of Sir Hugh Pershall of Knightley. In comparison to Henry's first two wives, Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn, Blount's importance to history was negligible. The film, directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, was a box-office bomb and was mostly dismissed by critics. Status She went on to appear in the television film Boudica (2003) and portrayed Queen Catherine Howard in the miniseries Henry VIII (2003). [19] In 2003, Blunt made her screen debut in the British television drama Boudica, about the life of the ancient Celtic warrior-queen who fought the Romans. Based on Paula Hawkins' best-selling novel of the same name, Blunt played Rachel Watson, an alcoholic who becomes involved in a missing person's investigation. Henry treated his discarded mistress well. ". Elizabeth TALBOYS, b. ca. 1539.) [101] They reside in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood of New York City, and have two daughters, one born in 2014 and the other in 2016. Bessie's grandmother, through her mother, had been Isabel Stanley, daughter of Sir John Stanley, a distant relative of Lord Thomas Stanley whom had married Margaret Beaufort, Henry VII's mother. The Mistresses of Henry VIII Haeger, Diane. Her measurements are Breasts-Waist-Hips: 34-24-35 inches (86-61-89 cm) with a bra size of 32B. [55], Blunt then played the role of the Baker's Wife in The Walt Disney Company's film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's musical Into the Woods, directed by Rob Marshall and featuring an ensemble cast. She also was named to Columbus Business First's 2016 Forty Under 40 class. From her first marriage to Gilbert Tailboys or Talboys, 1st Baron Tailboys of Kyme[11]: 1.Elizabeth Tailboys, 4th Baroness Tailboys of Kyme, born c. 1520, died 1563, who at her brother's death became the 3rd Baroness Tailboys of Kyme. Her friend Elizabeth Bryan was given a diamond necklace and a mink coat, as well as a husband--Nicholas Carew. [3], Bessie was conveniently married-off through an arranged marriage in 1522 to Gilbert Tailboys, 1st Baron Tailboys of Kyme, whose family was said by some to have a history of insanity. Elizabeth Blount (c. 1502 - 1539/1540) [1], who was better known by her nickname of "Bessie", was a mistress of Henry VIII of England. She married William Borough, 4th Baron Borough of Gainsborough (c. 1522 - 10 October 1584) and had two children by him. As a young girl, she came to the King's Court as a maid-of-honour to the King's wife, Katherine of Aragon. Elizabeth Norton is a British historian specialising in the queens of England and the Tudor period. Affiliation For a while Henry took an interest in the child, visiting him and his mother often at the Jericho Priory in Essex. After her marriage, Blount does not figure much in the day-to-day affairs of the Tudor monarchy or in the official records. Sister of Catherine Anne Smythe; Sir George Blount, MP; Isabella Reade; Sir William Blount, MP; Henry Blount, MP and 1 other; and Agnes Lacon less, Lady in Waiting to Catalina of Aragon when Catalina was married to Arthur, Friend of Elizabeth Bryan, another of Henry VIII's mistresses, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Blount. In the first episode of the series, we see Henry and Lady Blount having sex, which Henry refers to as "playing". Jump up ^ Weir, Alison (10 January 1991). Elizabeth Blount in Virginia. Blount was the daughter of Sir John Blount and Catherine Pershall, of Shropshire . It has traditionally been asserted that the cause of her death was consumption. Blunt met Canadian singer Michael Bubl in 2005 and the two began dating. She must also have impressed twenty-nine year old Queen Katherine, who personally approved which ladies would serve her." Gilbert Tailboys, Baron Tailboys of Kyme (husband)King Henry VIII (ex-lover), Elizabeth Tailboys, 4th Baroness Tailboys of Kyme (daughter), George Tailboys, 2nd Baron Tailboys of Kyme (son), Robert Tailboys, 3rd Baron Tailboys of Kyme (son), Katherine Clinton, Baroness Burgh (daughter), Margaret Clinton, Baroness Willoughby of Parham (daughter). 'Children of Elizabeth Blount and Sir Andrew Windsor, 1st Baron Windsor. Digital Pictures (unknown episodes), research & development support: C.O.R.E. She is the recipient of several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, in addition to nominations for three British Academy Film Awards. "[64] Blunt was nominated for her second consecutive Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in an Action Movie. [35], She starred in the Toby Spantondirected short film Curiosity. [87] As with the first film, it also emerged as a commercial success. Position: A maid of honor to Queen Catherine of Aragon, lady in waiting to Anne of Cleves. She evidently adored her son Henry Fitzroy and was devastated by his death. Married Thomas Wymbish, of Nocton (died 1553) and Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick [1] (1529-1589), George Tailboys, 2 Lord Tailboys, b. c. 1522-1540. Digital Pictures (unknown episodes), visual effects editor: C.O.R.E. Jump up ^ Hart, Kelly (6 March 2009). Many critics took note of the atypically dominating role portrayed by Blunt, and Justin Chang of Variety noted that "Blunt is alert, energized and emotionally present in a none-too-taxing role. They had a son, George, followed by Robert and Elizabeth. The Six Wives of Henry VIII. Elizabeth is related to Amanda Faye Simplice and Johna M Blount as well as 3 additional people. Robert Tailboys, 3rd Baron Tailboys of Kyme, de Jure Lord Kyme, born c. 1523, died 1541. "[75][76], That same year, Blunt played the title character in Rob Marshall's musical fantasy film Mary Poppins Returns. 5. She promises to visit him as often as possible, but this does not happen, as Henry Fitzroy dies within a few weeks of the sweating sickness. Jump up ^ Ives, Eric (30 Jun 2004). From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. [19] In 2008, Blunt appeared in two films, Sunshine Cleaning in the role of Norah Lorkowski, an underachiever who starts a crime-scene clean-up business with her sister Rose. Blount returned to her husband's estates, where she died very shortly afterwards. Sir John Blount (father)Lady Katherine Pensall (mother)Henry FitzRoy, Duke of Richmond (son)Elizabeth Tailboys, 4th Baroness Tailboys of Kyme (daughter)George Tailboys, 2nd Baron Tailboys of Kyme (son)Robert Tailboys, 3rd Baron Tailboys of Kyme (son)Lady Bridget Dymoke (daughter)Katherine Clinton, Baroness Burgh (daughter)Margaret Clinton, Baroness Willoughby of Parham (daughter) Henry publicly celebrates the birth of a son; however, his wife Catherine of Aragon is furious and hurt that Henry favors his bastard son over his legitimate daughter. She had long blonde hair and blue eyes, and was an average height for a woman of Tudor times. The King visited her and his baby son, Henry Fitzroy (meaning "son of the king") so often in 1519, that it become a standing joke with courtiers that the King had "gone to Jericho". She married Robert Dymoke, of Scrivelsby, Lincolnshire, sometime around 1556 and had ten children. Dictionary of National Biography. Blunt played Emily, the senior assistant of Runway magazine editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly. In 1519, their child Henry FitzRoy was born. Blount's relationship with Henry VIII lasted for some length of time, compared to his other affairs, which were generally short-lived and unacknowledged. Partner of Henry VIII, King of England [43] In November 2011, Blunt was named the ambassador of the new Yves Saint Laurent fragrance Opium. She made her feature film debut in the drama My Summer of Love (2004). Ambrose DUDLEY, Earl of Warwick. Writing for Rolling Stone, Peter Travers remarked that "the movie gives away the game faster than the novel," but credited Blunt for "playing the hell out of [her character] and adding a touch of welcome empathy. | A fleeting comment was made about her in 1529, when a palace chaplain remarked that she was (or had been) better-looking than Henry's then-fiance, Anne Boleyn, who he concluded was competent belle ("quite beautiful") in her own right. p. 7. The film premiered at the Hamptons International Film Festival in 2005, and debuted on British television in February 2006. | Lisa Blount was born on July 1, 1957. He arranged her marriage to Gilbert Talboys, a baron, that same year. [6], Bessie had an arranged marriage in 1522 to Gilbert Tailboys, 1st Baron Tailboys of Kyme (sometimes spelt "Talboys"), whose family was said by some to have a history of insanity. From age seven to 14, Blunt had difficulties with stuttering. | Birth of George Tailboys, 2nd Baron Tailboys of Kyme, Birth of Robert Tailboys, 3rd Baron Tailboys of Kyme, Birth of Lady Margaret Willoughby (Clinton). However in 1514 when she was probably only 13, Henry danced with her so much that even the docile and accepting Queen Katherine of Aragon was so jealous that she persuaded Henry to exclude her from the Twelfth Night festivities. [9][10][11] Her siblings are Felicity, Sebastian, and Susannah. Elizabeth Blount. Elizabeth (Bessie) was born at Kinlet Hall, but probably grew . 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Katherine Clinton (b. c. 1538 - d. August 1621) She married William Burgh, 2nd Lord Burgh (c. 1522 - September 10, 1584) and had two children by him. Top 3 Results for Elizabeth Blount. Da Capo Press Inc. ISBN 978-0-201-40823-2. 2.Lady Katherine Clinton (b. c. 1538 - d. 14 August 1621). The drama was praised for its overall "sterling performances,"[23] and Blunt won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress Series, Miniseries or Television Film.[24]. [19] Director Pawe Pawlikowski gave high praise to Blunt and co-star Natalie Press, stating in an interview that "Both Natalie and Emily were extremely different and very original, which is a rare thing nowadays. From her second marriage to Lord Lincoln: Bridget Clinton (born c. 1536). From her second marriage to Edward Clinton or Fiennes: 1.Lady Bridget Clinton (born c. 1536). Burke states that Elizabeth had her son with Henry VIII after the death of Lord Talboys, but this does not jibe with Henry FitzRoy's birthdate of 1519. [93] Lucy Mangan of The Guardian opined, "Blunt is at her best yet, giving us a woman made brave and undauntable by resolve". For proving that King Henry was capable of fathering healthy sons, Elizabeth Blount prompted a popular saying, "Bless 'ee, Bessie Blount", often heard during and after this period. Aug 28, 2016 - Elizabeth Blount 1498/1500/1502 - 1539/1540),commonly known during her lifetime as Bessie Blount, was a mistress of Henry VIII of England. Filming & Production "[45] She then starred in Looper, a science fiction action film directed by Rian Johnson. Bessie was also chosen from five Blount sisters. It has traditionally been asserted that the cause of her death was consumption. She was the daughter of Sir John Blount and Catherine Pershall, of Kinlet, Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly concluded that "Director Jean-Marc Valle's images have a creamy stateliness, but this is no gilded princess fantasy it's the story of a budding ruler who learns to control her surroundings, and Blunt makes that journey at once authentic and relevant. Blunt's profile continued to grow with leading roles in the period film The Young Victoria (2009), the romantic comedy Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011), the science fiction films The Adjustment Bureau (2011), Looper (2012) and Edge of Tomorrow (2014), and the musical films Into the Woods (2014) and Mary Poppins Returns (2018). All Rights Reserved. Gilbert Talboys died in 1530. [44], In 2012, Blunt starred in the romantic comedy The Five-Year Engagement, directed by Nicholas Stoller and co-starring Jason Segel, in which she and Segel played a couple whose relationship becomes strained when their engagement is continually extended. First appearance He was the only illegitimate son of Henry VIII that the King recognized as his own. She has a listed height of 5'7. He arranged a marriage for her to Gilbert Talboys, a Baron, in the same year. They were married sometime between 1533 and 1535. Married secondly, before 13 November 1553, as his second wife, Ambrose Dudley, 3rd Earl of Warwick [1] (15291589) She died about 1560, and, as she had no issue, the barony became extinct.
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