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The Brit actress plays the Queen of England in biographical drama Young Victoria, a role Dench portrayed in 1997's Mrs Brown. Cate Blanchett (Elizabeth) and Helen Mirren (The Queen) have also starred as monarchs to critical acclaim.
"To follow in their footsteps is something tricky because they're all people I admire," Blunt said at Young Victoria's UK press conference.
However, the actress claimed that she didn't take on the role for awards recognition and believes that the Jean-Marc Vallée-helmed romance is more "authentic" than other royal-centric movies.
"I don't know if there should be a cache playing the Queen of England because it can lead to an award," she commented. "I do think that we've made a very different film from others before and I do think that certain royals have been portrayed in a more Hollywoodised light. I feel we've made a more authentic film here."
The Young Victoria is released in cinemas on March 6.
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