Is Emily Mortimer A-List?
No — Emily Mortimer is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
Lovely and Amazing Award
Won an Independent Spirit Award for her work in *Lovely and Amazing*.
Pink Panther Role
Appeared in *The Pink Panther*, gaining wider mainstream exposure.
Shutter Island
Appeared in *Shutter Island* directed by Martin Scorsese.
The Newsroom
Starred as Mackenzie McHale in the HBO series *The Newsroom*.
Doll & Em Co-Creation
Co-created and co-wrote the series *Doll & Em*.
The Pursuit of Love
Wrote and directed the miniseries *The Pursuit of Love*.
BAFTA Nomination
Earned a nomination for the British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Versatile Performer
Continues to be a versatile actor, writer and director in film and television.
Last updated: February 25, 2026