Lady Salisbury 3 episodes, 2007-2009 Lorna Doyle Bessie Blount is a character in the television show The Tudors, where she is played by the actress Ruta Gedmintas. She gave birth to at least three boys, yet only the first lived as long as seven weeks. He arranged a marriage for her to Gilbert Talboys, a Baron, in the same year. 47 Jump up ^ Karen Lindsey, xv, Divorced, Beheaded, Survived, Perseus Books, 1995 ^ Jump up to: a b Weir, Alison (1 June 2001). 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. As a young girl, she came to the King's Court as a maid-of-honour to the King's wife, Catherine of Aragon. Peter Travers of Rolling Stone magazine commented "This funny and touching movie depends on two can-do actresses to scrub past the biohazard of noxious clichs that threaten to intrude. Thomas WIMBISH, Esq. She was remembered fondly by Henry with the occasional New Years gift. "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. | 1539.) Elizabeth (Bessie) was born at Kinlet Hall, but probably grew . Emily Blunt - Movies, Husband & Age - Biography NEW YORK (CBS) Lisa Blount, an Academy Award-winning producer and actress born in Arkansas, has died at the age of 53. Ives, The Life and Death of Anne Boleyn (2004), ^ K. Lindsey, Divorced Beheaded Survived; A Feminist Reinterpretation of the Wives of Henry VIII (1995), ^ Gilbert Tailboys, 1 Baron Tailboys b. d. 15 Apr 1530 : If the Legends Are True, Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Blount". 1520s/30s; d.s.p., v.p. 2.George Tailboys, 2nd Baron Tailboys of Kyme, born c. 1522, who succeeded as 2nd Baron Tailboys of Kyme, and died on 6 September 1539. Elizabeth Blount ( c. 1498 [2] / c. 1500 [3] / c. 1502 [4] - 1540), [4] commonly known during her lifetime as Bessie Blount, was a mistress of Henry VIII of England . Blunt made her acting debut in a 2001 stage production of The Royal Family. [56][57] Ironically, Blunt was pregnant throughout filming, while playing a character who is barren throughout the film's first act. 'Elizabeth Blount 'F, #13033, b. before 1463; Last Edited=7 Nov 2006 ' Elizabeth Blount was born before 1463. Emily Blunt is Charmingly Pretty (42 Photos) - SauceMonsters [10] 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. [92] Critics were impressed with her performance. Blount was the mother of Henry's only acknowledged illegitimate child and, at one point in the 1520s, it was suggested that her son should be named the King's legal heir. Refine Your Search Results. In 2016 she played Queen Freya in The Huntsman: Winter's War. Last appearance From her second marriage to Edward Clinton or Fiennes: 1.Lady Bridget Clinton (born c. 1536). [22], Blunt starred in the British television drama Gideon's Daughter,[19] based on an original screenplay written and directed by Stephen Poliakoff, where she played the troubled only child of New Labour spin doctor Gideon Warner. Emily Blunt. 3.Robert Tailboys, 3rd Baron Tailboys of Kyme, de Jure Lord Kyme, born c. 1523, died 1541. She chose to sleep with the King and in the process caused her husband to want her sent to a nunnery. 1. [36] She also voiced Matilda Mouseling, the mother of the titular character, in the television series Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps. [91], The following year, Blunt played an avenging mother in the television miniseries The English, a western from Hugo Blick. ^ Jump up to: a b George Edward Cokayne. One of the two acknowledged mistresses of King Henry VIII, Elizabeth Blount possibly began her affair with the King some time in 1514, as a very young girl. The film received mainly negative reviews, and according to the Los Angeles Times, was one of the largest box-office failures of all time. Gentility: She was the daughter of John Blount and Catherine Pershall. From a first marriage to Gilbert Talboys, 1st Baron Tailboys of Kyme:[8]. [18] For her performance, Blunt was named "Best Newcomer" by the Evening Standard. 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. As a young girl, she came to the King's Court as a maid-of-honour to the King's wife, Catherine of Aragon. There is no known portrait of her in existence. Gilbert Talboys died in 1530. Soon after the birth of his son, the King began an affair with Mary Boleyn, who may have been partly the reason for Blount's dismissal. Digital Pictures (unknown episodes), visual effects editor: C.O.R.E. Henry asks how Bessie's husband is, she replies her husband is extremely jealous and wants her sent to a nunnery. [2] After the child's birth, the affair ended for unknown reasons. [50] Blunt played Sergeant Rita Vrataski, a Special Forces warrior tasked with training a public relations officer to defeat invading extraterrestrials. Lady-in-Waiting to Queen Catherine of Aragon (formerly) Elizabeth "Bessie" Blount as played by Ruta Gedmintas CHARACTER CONNECTIONS Family Members Father: Sir John Blount Mother: Catherine Pershall Brother: George Blount of Kinlet, Sheriff of Shropshire Brother: Henry Blount Sister: Rosa Blount Sister: Agnes Blount Sister: Isabella Blount Paternal grandfather: Sir Thomas Blount of Kinlet She returned briefly to court as a lady-in-waiting to Henry's fourth wife Anne of Cleves, but was excused shortly before the Cleves marriage was dissolved. Prada also earned Blunt a BAFTA nomination for its Rising Star award, and it marked the beginning of the end of her life on the small screen. However, in reality, it was believed that she and Henry had a long, eight-year affair. After her marriage, Blount does not figure much into the day-to-day affairs of the Tudor monarchy or in the official records. Dymoke (sometimes spelt Dymock or Dymocke) was a devout Catholic and named a martyr after his death. She married William Borough, 4th Baron Borough of Gainsborough (c. 1522 - 10 October 1584) and had two children by him. 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. This union produced three daughters. No children. 1500/c. 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Elizabeth Windsor (Blount) (c.1469 - 1543) - Genealogy Her husband, Gilbert, Lord Tailboys, also preceded her by dying in 1530, leaving her a widow of comfortable means. All Rights Reserved. [16] Blunt attended Ibstock Place School in Roehampton, southwest London and, at age 16, went to Hurtwood House near Dorking, Surrey, a private sixth form college known for its performing arts programme. From her second marriage to Lord Lincoln: Bridget Clinton (born c. 1536). She evidently adored her son Henry Fitzroy and was devastated by his death. The film premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, where it received positive reviews, particularly for Adams' and Blunt's performances. She is an actress, known for A Street Cat Named Bob (2016), The Strain (2014) and The Lost Samaritan (2008). [9] However, she was certainly more important than any other mistress the king had during his first marriage. ISBN 978-0-631-23479-1. There, she was discovered and signed by an agent. Bernard Burke. Children with Gilbert TALBOYS (birth order unknown): 2. Gilbert was knighted in 1524, and in 1525 he was appointed Sheriff of Lincolnshire. S1, Ep2 8 Apr. Digital Pictures (unknown episodes), research & development support: C.O.R.E. Right Honorable Elizabeth Blount, Baroness Clinton, Dowager - Geni Sir John Blount was a loyal, if unremarkable, servant to the English Royal family, who accompanied King Henry to France in 1513 when he waged war against Louis XII of France. List of The Tudors characters - Wikipedia 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. Like Blount, Boleyn was never officially recognised as the King's official mistress and the position of public maitresse-en-ttre was only ever offered by Henry to Anne Boleyn, who rejected it. Bessie was approximately 17 when she reached the height of her power in 1518. On 15 June 1519, Blount bore the King an illegitimate son who was named Henry FitzRoy, later created Duke of Richmond and Somerset and Earl of Nottingham. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Episode 1.05 Season 1 As Jane Howard, who's stripped naked by King Henry himself 13. I, p. 59: "The only Bastard that Henry VIII acknowledged.". 1520s/30s; d.s.p., v.p. They were married sometime between 1533 and 1535. In comparison to Henry's first two wives, Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn, Blount's importance to history was negligible. Elizabeth (Bessie) Blount by Sarah Bryson - The Tudor Society Lisa Blount, "An Officer and a Gentelman" Star, Found Dead at 53 By 1517 the king was reputed to be in the chains of love with her, and in the spring of 1519, Bessie gave birth to a son who was Henry Fitzroy (son of the king). More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born August 23, 1983 Add to list Awards 1 nomination Photos 74 Known for A Street Cat Named Bob 7.3 Betty 2016 The Strain 7.3 TV Series Dutch Velders 2014-2017 39 eps The Lost Samaritan 4.2 She married Robert Dymoke, of Scrivelsby, Lincolnshire, sometime around 1556 and had ten children. She was one of the eight children of Sir John Blount of Kinlet Hall (circa 1471 - 1531) and his wife Katherine Peshall. Slaine Kelly Actress | The O'Briens Slaine Kelly was born on July 9, 1982 in Dublin, Ireland. "[31] Blunt's performance earned critical accolades, and she was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama[32] and Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress,[33] among others. Elizabeth Blount, commonly known as Bessie, was a lady-in waiting to Catherine of and mistress of King Henry VIII, and the mother of his longed-for son Henry FitzRoy. From age seven to 14, Blunt had difficulties with stuttering. Jump up ^ Hart, Kelly (6 March 2009). Elizabeth Blount - The Tudors Wiki Her husband, Gilbert, Lord Tailboys, also predeceased her by dying in 1530, leaving her a widow of comfortable means. Profession He was the only illegitimate son of Henry VIII that the King recognized as his own. The film premiered at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival, where it served as the opening film, and earned highly positive feedback. She was an easily endearing person and very feeling. Elizabeth Blount only appears in season 1. The Six Wives of Henry VIII. They understand their characters and use their talents to bring them to life. [99], In November 2008, Blunt began dating American actor John Krasinski. She must also have impressed twenty-nine year old Queen Katherine, who personally approved which ladies would serve her." Also known as Elizabeth Blount 3 episodes, 2007 Matt Ryan . Jonathan Cape Ltd. ISBN 978-0-224-06022-6. (The family name is sometimes spelt "Talboys.") In 1525, Gilbert and Elizabeth took up residence in Lincolnshire. [27] Blunt then appeared in the independent mystery drama Irresistible. Elizabeth Blount McCormick - franchisejournal.com | [11][12] Had children including Thomas Burgh, 3rd Baron Burgh. She married Charles Willoughby, 2nd Baron Willoughby of Parham (died 1603), and had five children. This union produced three daughters. More and more roles followed, including parts in The Jane Austen Book Club, Dan in Real Life and Charlie Wilsons War, all released in 2007. ; m1. | 1502 - 1539/1540), who was better known by her nickname of "Bessie", was a mistress of Henry VIII of England. Blount returned to her husband's estates, where she died very shortly afterwards. 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.[4]. 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. It is the first time that a comprehensive portrayal of Blount has appeared on screen. [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. 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. She was the daughter of Sir John Blount and Catherine Pershall, of Kinlet, Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of Elizabeth Blount has received more than 1,392,168 page views. Gilbert Talboys died in 1530, and in 1533 or 1535 Bessie married a younger man whose Lincolnshire lands adjoined hers--Edward Clinton de Fiennes, 1st Earl of Lincoln. Emily Olivia Laura Blunt (born 23 February 1983)[2] is a British actress. Bessie Blount (Elizabeth Tailboys) Elizabeth is related to Amanda Faye Simplice and Johna M Blount as well as 3 additional people. She had long blonde hair and blue eyes, and was an average height for a woman of Tudor times. Thanking him, Bessie leaves the room. 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). [89] It was released simultaneously in theatres and digitally on Disney+ Premier Access. 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. Elizabeth Blount was a beautiful woman. From her second marriage to Lord Clinton: Bridget Clinton (born c. 1536). The two had three daughters, Bridget, Katherine and Margaret. The harmony of the King's domestic affairs is threatened, however, when he discovers that Elizabeth Blount, the young and beautiful lady-in-waiting to his Queen, Katherine of Aragon, is pregnant with his child. Blunt's breakthrough came in 2006 with her starring roles in the television film Gideon's Daughter and the comedy-drama film The Devil Wears Prada. [69][70], After providing her voice for the 2017 animated films My Little Pony: The Movie and Animal Crackers, Blunt made her return to live action in husband John Krasinski's horror film A Quiet Place, which follows a family being tormented by monstrous creatures that hunt by sound. She gave birth to a daughter, Hazel, on February 16, 2014. The 2014 holiday season also saw Blunt showcasing her singing chops in the film adaptation of the Stephen Sondheim musical Into the Woods, co-starring Anna Kendrick, Johnny Depp and Tracey Ullman, among a league of other thespians. Blount was the daughter of Sir John Blount and Catherine Pershall, of Kinlet, Bridgnorth, Shropshire. No issue. [5] After the child's birth, the affair ended for unknown reasons. Methuen Publishing Ltd. ISBN 978-0-413-25600-3. She became a lady-in-waiting (a type of personal helper) to Queen Catherine of Aragon. 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. She has since starred in the sequel A Quiet Place Part II (2021) and the western television miniseries The English (2022). Gilbert was knighted in 1524, and in 1525 he was appointed Sherriff of Lincolnshire. Eleanor Windsor+ b. She also was the mother of the king's son, the only illegitimate child that Henry recognized as his own. 121 Patton Oswalt, 'A Quiet Place' Cast, and Celebrity Yearbook Photos, Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt Answer 7 Burning Questions, The Cast of 'A Quiet Place Part II' Puts Their IMDb Credits to the Survival Test, Played "Holly" in "Bumps and Bruises", a play by, Stuttered severely as a young girl and ultimately overcame her problem by finding a different 'voice' (acting). Partner of Henry VIII, King of England Later on in the episode, Bessie visits Cardinal Wolsey, announcing she is with child, and it is Henry's. Married Lady Mary Howard. She attended the 79th Academy Awards where she co-presented the Academy Award for Best Costume Design with co-star Anne Hathaway, with both acting as their characters from the film. Filming & Production The former won her a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and the latter earned her a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Elizabeth Blount (c. 1502 - 1539/1540) [1], who was better known by her nickname of "Bessie", was a mistress of Henry VIII of England. In 2010, Blunt co-starred in the horror film The Wolfman, a re-adaptation of the classic 1941 film of the same name. Her tiny son died after a few days, and she never became pregnant again. [5] After the child's birth, the affair ended for unknown reasons. Ruta Gedmintas - IMDb [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. Blunt received considerable praise for her performance, with Dan Jolin of Empire magazine calling it "nuanced", and stating that "Her straight-arrow-sharp determination becomes painfully dulled,"[63] and while Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian found her character implausible, he praised Blunt for "[brazening] out any possible absurdity with great acting focus and front. In 2006, Blunt co-starred in the film The Devil Wears Prada, based on the bestselling novel by the same name, and was nominated for a best supporting actress Golden Globe. Digital Pictures (unknown episodes), compositing supervisor: C.O.R.E. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Site contains certain content that is owned A&E Television Networks, LLC. Position: A maid of honor to Queen Catherine of Aragon, lady in waiting to Anne of Cleves. "[46] Also that year, she starred in the comedy-drama Arthur Newman as the troubled Charlotte, who is trying to run away from her past. 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. In 1519, their child Henry FitzRoy was born. 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.