Did you know that Emily Blunt once aspired to be a pop star but Judi Dench literally talked her out of it ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

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Emily Blunt has earned widespread recognition with her iconic films, such as The Devil Wears Prada, Edge of Tomorrow, and A Quiet Place. The British actress has made herself the most respected and sought-after in the Hollywood industry, but did you know that she almost entered pop music? Yes, you heard that right! The actress wanted to make it big in the music industry. But she credits Judi Dench for making those plans go awry.

In a throwback episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the actress revealed to the host Jimmy Kimmel that she came close to a career as a pop star, admitting that she even recorded several songs. However, she was talked out of it by Dame Judi Dench. Furthermore, Emily Blunt claimed that she would have become the next Britney Spears.

Emily Blunt told Kimmel, “I could have been Britney.” She went on to explain why she gave up a career as a pop star stating she realized that she was not good at dancing and didn’t want to be Britney. She said, “I don’t want to tell you too much because I feel like someone is going to find these songs that I recorded.”

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