Emily Blunt has been named as the new face of Yves Saint Laurent’s iconic fragrance Opium

Having become one of the most respected and popular British actresses working today, Emily Blunt has been named as the new face of Yves Saint Laurent’s iconic fragrance Opium.

The BAFTA and Golden Globe nominated actress, famous for her roles in for ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ and ‘The Young Victoria’, makes her ad debut with YSL. And won the role not just for her looks but for her acting chops too, “over and above her beauty and elegance, we were impressed by the career and artistic options” said YSL President Renaud de Lesquen. http://lasmuestrasenelperfumedelafragance.blogspot.com/

Blunt says of her latest role, “I am very honored to have been chosen to be the face of Opium. I have huge admiration for the House of Yves Saint Laurent and feel that this House has always truly understood the expression of elegance”

The campaign, shot by Patrick Demarchelier launches in October complete with a seductive television ad starring Emily – natch and a leopard.