There are a lot of films that have become classics since they were released. Some movies became classics from the very start, while others took a while to become cult classics.

Furthermore, some movies did not even become well known on purpose. For instance, It’s A Wonderful Life is a film that many people watch when the holidays are approaching at the end of every year. But, that became a tradition by accident. The copyright holder for the movie did not renew because they forgot, which meant television stations could start playing it, which resulted in the film becoming a classic, as it was free content they could play at Christmas time.

However, some films are simply magical from the time they first appear on the silver screen. Furthermore, this is even truer when it comes to movies that are aimed at children. One of the most popular movies that was made for children to enjoy was Mary Poppins.  Now, fans of the original film finally have a sequel to be excited about. In Mary Poppins Returns, actress Emily Blunt plays Poppins, and she does an amazing job. Here are some of the ways Blunt and her onscreen character raise children differently.

20 Mary Has Cared For More Kids

There are many famous people in show business who are not strangers to the world of parenting, and Blunt is certainly one of them. However, the character she portrays onscreen has had a great deal of parenting experience, as she has taken care of many children over the years.

In the original film, which was released in 1964, Poppins takes care of Jane and Michael Banks. In the sequel, she helps the siblings (who are grown up), and their children through a very difficult time. In real life, Blunt takes care of two children, which is quite different compared to Poppins.

19 Emily's Kids Know What Show Business Is Like

Many men and women who have children can tell you that raising them means you are always being kept busy, and that there is not much downtime. This is even truer when it comes to new parents who have jobs such as acting, whether it is in movies, television, on stage, or all three.

So, it is no surprise to find that the children of these people often grow up knowing a bit more about show business than those who did not grow up the same way. In fact, Blunt brought one of her daughters with her to the set during the filming of Mary Poppins Returns.

18 Emily Co-Parents With Husband John Krasinski

There are a lot of famous mothers and fathers who are not exactly looked up to for their less than stellar parenting skills. But on the other hand, there are also quite a few celebrities who have turned out to be awesome moms and dads, such as actor Ryan Reynolds and his wife, actress Blake Lively.

However, it seems that Reynolds and Lively need to make some room for Blunt and Krasinski, because they seem to be doing a pretty great job with their children as well. Just like Reynolds and Lively, Krasinski and Blunt seem to both be putting in a lot of time raising their kids, which is always awesome to see.

17 Mary Is A Nanny

Blunts’ onscreen character has helped raise a lot of children. However, none of them are her own, and she is therefore not a parent to any of them, even though it can seem like it at times. Blunt, however, does have a couple of biological children of her own.

Mary Poppins, while being a wonderful fictional character, is only in the lives of the children she cares for during certain times. However, those particular times are the moments when she is needed the most, so her presence is very helpful to the others in both the 1964 film and the current one.

16 Emily Is Raising Two Daughters

It seems that Poppins has a lot of experience when it comes to helping parents raise their children, or at least stepping in when times get tough for families. However, in real life, Blunt is taking care of two little girls.

The actress and Krasinski have two very young daughters, and no sons, at least for now. Hazel and Violet Krasinski are their names, and they are incredibly adorable. Apparently, the children spend a great deal of time playing at the park, as well as going out to eat with their famous mother and father, during most weekends. The famous parents always try to make sure they are giving their kids the most normal childhood that they can have.

15 Emily Became Less Confident After Having Two Kids

Blunt is a very talented woman who has made a name for herself in the film industry. She is known for many different roles, some of which include her part in The Devil Wears Prada, as well as Evelyn Abbott in A Quiet Place.

Those roles would have probably been hard for most people to pull off, but she seems to have done it flawlessly. However, there is one role that Blunt has claimed made her less confident in herself: motherhood.

This sounds like a bad thing, but it is not. Many people are very sure of themselves before having kids. But after they have them, usually they realize parenting is not easy.

14 Emily Lets Her Kids Be Fans Of Mary Poppins

There are adults all over the world who have adored Mary Poppins since they were little boys and girls. Furthermore, there is a new generation that gets to be introduced to her now as well because of Mary Poppins Returns.

Playing the same role that made Julie Andrews as famous as it did had to have been a tough thing to do, but Blunt has pulled it off nicely. So nicely, in fact, that her own children have become huge fans of Poppins. More specifically, they really like the sound of her voice. Blunt has been using this character to impress her own children.

13 Mary Is A Bit More Strict

Mary Poppins is one of a few movies that is truly timeless. But, there are a few differences between the book and the film version in the 1964 movie starring Julie Andrews.

One of the major differences between the different versions of this character is the fact that in the 1964 film, Poppins was much less strict than she is in the book. However, in Mary Poppins Returns, Blunt’s version of the character is strict, just as she was in the book.

However, Blunt does seem very different in real life. She does not appear to be quite as strict as her onscreen character.

12 Emily Isn't Able To Spend As Much Time With Her Kids

Poppins might be a fictional character, but her job is something many people have in real life. Being a nanny is a very hard thing to do. Like many other jobs, one can be a part-time nanny or a full-time nanny. Many nannies see the children they care for just as much as the child's’ parents do, and sometimes they see them even more than that.

However, Blunt is a working mother. Yes, she is stunning and has a job most people can only dream of, but there are downsides to being an actress, and one of them is that sometimes they miss out on time with their families.

11 Mary Poppins Is Very Confident

There are a lot of wonderful things children can learn from the movies and television shows. Furthermore, one of these things is how to be confident not only in others, but also in themselves. Therefore it is quite important to show them great characters that are rich with confidence.

However, Blunt has claimed she is worried about her children being made fun of when they attend school. This is because her confidence was brought down by people who pointed out her speech problems when she was a child. This is just more proof of how relatable Blunt actually is, even though she is a celebrity.

10 Emily's Hopes Are Much Like The Hopes Of Other Parents

There are a lot of things that run through the minds of parents, especially those who are new to parenthood. Some of these things are the hopes, dreams, and concerns mothers and fathers have for their little boys and girls.

While Poppins might be practically perfect in every way, Blunt is only human. She and Krasinski hope to be able to raise their daughters to be happy, confident young women who enjoy life to the fullest extent.

Blunt has said that the most important thing in her life is the safety and happiness of her children. Many other parents feel the same way.

9 Emily And John Show Their Kids What Marriage Should Look Like

One of the things famous people are known for is their relationships, and this is even more true for those that share relationships with other people who are also famous. There are a lot of times when relationships tend to crumble under the spotlight, and many marriages amongst film and television stars are often short-lived.

However, one of the differences between Blunt and her onscreen character is the fact that she and her husband has been able to show their children what a healthy marriage looks like, whereas Poppins is not married.

Krasinski and Blunt have been together for a long time. There are many admirable things about them, such as their loyalty towards one another, and the way they show each other love and support.

8 Emily Initially Had A Little Help Figuring Out The Parenting Game

There are some pretty amazing mothers and fathers out there, and it appears as though Krasinski and Blunt are definitely a couple of them. But, as awesome as they are, there have even been times when they needed some help, especially when they first became parents after their oldest daughter was born.

Apparently Krasinski and Blunt claim some of their success as parents belongs to their nanny, Connie Simpson. Simpson is known as a “nanny to the stars,” which is because she has cared for the children of many celebrities. Simpson believes as long as parents learn from their mistakes, they are doing well.

7 Emily's Kids Lead A Much More Realistic Life

In Mary Poppins Returns, Blunt portrays a magical nanny that is capable of a lot of things that normal people are not capable of doing. However, things are a bit different in real life, as neither Blunt nor her husband have any magical powers.

Instead, they try to create the most normal life possible, and they seem to be doing a pretty good job of it. Both parents do miss out on some time with their children, but it is not much different than when other parents go to work.

Furthermore, while Blunt was filming Mary Poppins Returns, she and the kids stayed in London. Krasinski was filming as well, and he flew home every weekend to spend time with his wife and kids. They might be more famous than some parents, but their values are certainly the same.

6 Mary Was Adored By The Kids She Cared For, While Emily's Prefer John

Poppins is a fictional nanny that is adored by many children around the world. While Blunt has done a great job playing her in Mary Poppins Returns, she still faces some stiff competition when it comes to her own children.

According to Blunt, her young daughters appear to prefer Krasinski over her. But, Blunt has claimed that she is still the boss around their house, and she has been known to joke about keeping John busy working so that she can win the affection of her kids. Furthermore, it seems as though she is doing exactly that, because her children seem to adore their mother.

5 Emily Made A Movie That Surrounds Parenting Woes

Some films are simply very straightforward with their message. However, there are also some movies that are so skillfully written and acted that they are full of metaphors, which can be hard to figure out at times, but they make for great cinematic masterpieces nonetheless.

A Quiet Place is a film that falls into that category. The entire film is intense, and every scene is just great. However, the whole movie is about parenting, and the concerns that come right along with it. Krasinski has compared the intense feelings in this movie to what the early days of parenting feel like.

4 Mary Is Pretty Much Perfect

In movies, television, and books, it is easy for a fictional character to seem as though they are perfect. This is certainly the case for Poppins because she is a lovable, magical nanny that does not seem to have any imperfections. In fact, she is practically perfect in every way.

Perfection is simply not possible in real life, however. Each and every one of us has our own unique flaws, and that is part of what makes us stand out from the crowd. While Poppins is perfect, which is fine, Blunt is a human being just like the rest of us.

3 People Critique Parents, And Emily Isn't Here For It

Poppins doesn’t get criticized much, but in real life, women get criticized for their parenting choices all the time. The people doing it are usually other moms, and this is typically referred to as “mom shaming, or “mommy shaming.”

Blunt is being a great example for her daughters by refusing to take part in this kind of behavior. Blunt has said that sometimes women can be cruel to one another and that society is often to blame due to moms needing to defend their parenting choices. There are many times when parenting can be hard, but being nicer to each other can help a bit.

2 Mary Never Changed, But Emily Did

Poppins has always been a perfect character, and she never really changed, as there was no need for her to change. However, Blunt has changed quite a bit, and that is part of the reason why she is such a likeable actress.

Blunt said that becoming a mother changed her, and made her the person she is today. Giving birth to her daughters made her consider how her life choices will affect them, and it also made her aware of strength she did not know she even had in her. These days, she only chooses to do films she is passionate about, as well as ones that she feels will not affect her kids in a negative way.

1 Emily Was Not Prepared

There is simply no way know exactly what raising a child is going to be like, especially before they are born. However, Poppins seems to have no problem knowing exactly what to do in every situation. But real life is a bit different, and Blunt has claimed that she was surprised at how much of her life was altered simply by becoming a mother.

Being a parent is definitely a full-time job. Furthermore, once men and women start raising children, it is hard to imagine living a life that does not include kids. However, becoming a mother or a father changes a persons’ life in every way, so it is nearly impossible to be fully prepared for parenthood.

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