If you are a fan of The Devil Wears Prada, you might be wondering how is Stanley Tucci related to Emily Blunt, who played his co-star in the iconic movie. The answer is that they are not related by blood, but by marriage. Stanley Tucci is Emily Blunt’s brother-in-law, as he is married to her older sister, Felicity Blunt. Here is everything you need to know about their surprising family ties.
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How did Stanley Tucci and Felicity Blunt meet?
Stanley Tucci and Felicity Blunt met at the red carpet premiere of The Devil Wears Prada in June 2006, after Emily introduced her co-star and her sister to each other. At the time, Tucci was married to his first wife, Kathryn “Kate” Tucci, who was battling breast cancer. Kate passed away in 2009 after 14 years of marriage and three children with Tucci.
According to Marie Claire, Felicity and Kate talked at the film premiere and there is a photo of them together. Tucci said that he and Emily became friends after the movie and remained close over the years.
The pair reconnected at Emily’s wedding to John Krasinski at George Clooney’s Lake Como home in 2010, and hit it off. They got engaged in 2011 and married in 2012 in a star-studded ceremony attended by Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, and more.
What does Felicity Blunt do?
Felicity Blunt is not an actress like her sister, but a successful literary agent based in London. She works for Curtis Brown, one of the oldest and largest literary agencies in Europe. She represents authors such as Rosamund Lupton, Renee Knight, Gail Honeyman, and more.
According to her profile on Curtis Brown’s website, she is interested in literary fiction, suspense, thrillers, historical fiction, and narrative non-fiction. She also loves cooking and has co-written a cookbook with her husband called The Tucci Cookbook.
Do Stanley Tucci and Felicity Blunt have any children together?
Stanley Tucci and Felicity Blunt have two children together: son Matteo, born in January 2015, and daughter Emilia, born in June 2018. They also have three stepchildren from Tucci’s previous marriage: Isabel, Nicolo, and Camilla.
The younger Tucci kids are very close to Emily’s children, Hazel and Violet, whom she shares with her husband, John Krasinski. Their family gets together whenever they can, especially during the holiday season.
Emily said on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert that they call their gatherings a “Blunt-Tucci” and that both Stanley and Felicity are amazing cooks.
Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt are not only related by marriage, but also by friendship. They have worked together on several projects since The Devil Wears Prada, such as The Girl on the Train, Wild Mountain Thyme, and A Quiet Place Part II.
They also support each other’s careers and personal lives on social media. For example, Tucci posted a video of himself making a cocktail for Emily on Instagram, while Felicity filmed them. Emily also praised Tucci’s performance in his latest film Supernova on Twitter.
Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt are proof that sometimes Hollywood can create lasting bonds that go beyond the screen..
