How Emily Blunt Became the Link Between Stanley Tucci and Her Sister Felicity
The Enduring Bond of Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci
Since the debut of the 2006 movie The Devil Wears Prada, actors Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci have nurtured a close friendship. Their relationship took a familial turn six years later when Tucci became related to Blunt through marriage. The two first met at the film's premiere, where Tucci was introduced to Emily's sister, Felicity Blunt. Their paths crossed again in 2010 after the death of Tucci's first wife, which eventually led to their romantic involvement. Recently, they were seen together at the London premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2, accompanied by their spouses. Discover how Emily played a pivotal role in uniting her sister with her co-star, leading to their love story.
Tucci and Felicity: A Love Story Born from Tragedy
Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci are in-laws in real life
Stanley Tucci first met Felicity at the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada in 2006, while he was still mourning the loss of his first wife, Kate Spath-Tucci, who died from breast cancer in 2009. They had three children together: twins Nicolo and Isabel, now 26, and Camilla, 21. Following the film's success, Emily and Stanley kept in touch, and Felicity and Stanley reconnected at Emily's wedding to The Office star John Krasinski in 2010. The wedding took place at the picturesque Villa d'Este in Como, Italy, where the couple celebrated their union at George Clooney's estate. Two years later, Stanley and Felicity exchanged vows in a private ceremony in London, attended by notable guests including Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, and their The Devil Wears Prada co-star Meryl Streep.
Felicity Blunt: The Woman Behind the Man
Who is Felicity Blunt?
Felicity Blunt, Emily's elder sister, works as a literary agent at Curtis Brown Group. She has two younger siblings: a sister named Susannah and a brother named Sebastian. At 45, Felicity shares a 21-year age gap with Stanley, who is 65. Despite his initial reservations about dating again after his wife's death and the age difference, their connection proved to be strong.
A Blended Family and New Beginnings
Stanley and Felicity are proud parents to two children: a son named Matteo, who is 11, and a daughter named Emilia, aged eight. In a heartfelt interview with Desert Island Discs, Stanley shared how Felicity has transformed their lives by stepping in to care for his three children who were grieving the loss of their mother. He stated, "That's a huge thing, at a very young age too. If anybody made things better for all of us, it's her. She's the one." During the filming of the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada in Italy, Emily and Stanley enjoyed a family vacation together, where their children bonded and played.
The Anticipated Sequel: The Devil Wears Prada 2
More about The Devil Wears Prada 2
The sequel, directed by David Frankel and penned by Aline Brosh McKenna, sees the return of Anne Hathaway alongside Emily, Stanley, and Meryl Streep, who reprises her iconic role as Miranda Priestly. The cast also includes Justin Theroux, Kenneth Branagh, Lucy Liu, and Simone Ashley, with special appearances by Lady Gaga and Donatella Versace.