Stanley Tucci. The name itself brings to mind a certain charm a dash of sophistication and undeniable talent. We know him from screens big and small from captivating roles in films like "The Devil Wears Prada" to his delightful food series "Searching for Italy". But beyond acting there's a whole other layer to Stanley Tucci's life that's equally engaging. Let's take a peek into his world his family his marriage to Felicity Blunt and his latest venture a star-studded dinner party series .
Felicity Blunt: More Than Just Emily Blunt's Sister Meet Stanley Tucci's Incredible Wife
If you follow Stanley Tucci on social media you have probably seen Felicity his wife. She often is behind the camera for his fun videos and she has a lovely English accent that adds to his posts. But Felicity Blunt is much more than just a supportive Instagram wife. She has her own fascinating story.
Believe it or not Stanley and Felicity 's paths crossed thanks to her famous younger sister Emily Blunt. They first met way back in 2006 at "The Devil Wears Prada" premiere. Funny enough both Emily and Stanley played assistants to Miranda Priestly in the movie. It wasn't love at first sight though. Stanley was dealing with his first wife Kate's illness at that time. Sadly Kate passed away in 2009.
Fate intervened and Stanley and Felicity reconnected in 2010 at Emily's wedding to John Krasinski in Lake Como. Romance sparked and they started dating soon after. Stanley admits he was hesitant at first because of their age difference. He is 21 years older than Felicity and he worried about it. But he knew Felicity was someone special and their connection was strong.
Despite a shaky start to their romance Stanley and Felicity made it work in a big way. They got married in 2012 not once but twice! They had a small private ceremony first followed by a bigger celebration in London a few weeks later. The second wedding was a star-studded event. Emily Blunt was the maid of honor and Steve Buscemi was Stanley's best man. Other famous guests included Meryl Streep Colin Firth and Julianne Moore. Instead of a cake they had wheels of cheese showing their shared love of food.
While her family works on screen Felicity prefers the world of books. She is a literary agent at Curtis Brown agency since 2005. She represents many authors including bestsellers and award winners. Her career is definitely something she is passionate about.
Together Stanley and Felicity have a beautiful blended family. Stanley has three kids from his first marriage and they have two children together Matteo and Emilia. Stanley has said Felicity is amazing for taking on being a stepmother and making their family whole. He credits her for making things better for everyone.
Felicity also is part of Stanley's popular travel show "Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy". She has appeared in several episodes. They even co-wrote his cookbook "The Tucci Table: Cooking With Family and Friends" together. And let's not forget those viral cocktail videos Stanley made during the pandemic. It was Felicity's idea that started it all. She suggested he make a cocktail video for her agency and it just blew up from there. She is definitely his biggest supporter and inspiration.
Dinner with Stanley? Allbirds New Series "Cards on the Table" Promises Star-Studded Conversations
Stanley Tucci is teaming up with footwear brand Allbirds for a new content series called "Cards on the Table". It's not just an ad campaign it's a four-part dinner party series hosted by Stanley himself. He is also an executive producer on the project.
The series brings together diverse groups of guests for engaging unscripted conversations. Think of it as a "dream dinner party" with celebrities from different worlds. The guests include actors like Sophie Turner and Henry Golding a Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr. pop icon Mel C and many more. In total there are 12 guests across the four episodes. The series will air weekly throughout March on Rolling Stone's YouTube channel.
Allbirds enlisted Dr. Orna Guralnik a clinical psychologist known from Showtime's "Couple's Therapy" to help create the series. She curated discussion cards for each episode to spark deeper conversations among the guests. The goal is to explore human connection and curiosity which are core values for Allbirds brand.
Stanley said he was drawn to Allbirds idea of bringing unlikely people together for dinner and celebrating curiosity. He feels audiences will get a real glimpse into the guests' lives and personalities in a way they haven't seen before. Kelly Olmstead Allbirds' CMO added that the series is meant to encourage authentic connection and reveal new sides of both the guests and the brand. It sounds like a unique and compelling series to watch.
Guests on Allbirds "Cards on the Table" Dinner Party Series:
- Sophie Turner (Actor)
- Tan France (Television Host Designer)
- Henry Golding (Actor)
- Mel C (Pop Icon Spice Girl)
- Carlos Sainz Jr. (Formula 1 Driver)
- Molly Ringwald (Actor Writer)
- Chantelle Nicholson (Green Michelin Star Chef)
- Inua Ellams (Poet Playwright)
- Brian Cox (Physicist Professor)
- Hasan Minhaj (Comedian)
- Laufey (Musical Artist)
- Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon (Technologist Social Entrepreneur)
Stanley Tucci: A Star On and Off Screen with a Love for Connection and Good Food
Stanley Tucci continues to captivate audiences not just with his acting but also his genuine personality and passion for life. From his heartwarming relationship with Felicity and their blended family to his exciting new project with Allbirds Stanley Tucci shows us there's much more to him than just being a talented actor. He values human connection curiosity and of course good food. Keep an eye out for "Cards on the Table" in March it promises to be a fascinating glimpse into the minds of some very interesting people guided by the ever-charming Stanley Tucci.