London - Actors Stanley Tucci, 65, and his wife, Felicity Blunt, 45, were seen sharing a public kiss at the premiere for the second season of the series 'Rivals' in London on Wednesday. The event saw Tucci express support for his wife, who is an executive producer on the show. The series is based on the 1988 novel by Dame Jilly Cooper.
The public appearance comes as Tucci has recently been candid about the significant age difference in his marriage and the bittersweet implications of his own aging relative to his wife's life stages.
Blunt, who is the sister of actress Emily Blunt, wore a floor-length red dress, while Tucci sported a three-piece grey suit. The series, which debuted on Disney+ in October 2024, is noted for its comedic drama.
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Tucci, a veteran actor, has spoken extensively in recent weeks about his relationship with Blunt, highlighting a 21-year age gap that he acknowledges has distinct emotional dimensions. In interviews, including discussions on Jenna Bush Hager's 'Open Book' podcast and publications like The Times, Tucci has articulated a sentiment of wistfulness, noting that "I won't see her get old." This reflection stems from his own past experiences with loss and illness.
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Tucci has previously shared details of rebuilding his life after the death of his first wife in 2009, and subsequently his battle with throat cancer, during which Blunt was a significant source of support. He credits her with encouraging his chemotherapy and radiation treatments, which led to a period of him being on a feeding tube. He has since entered remission.
Despite the acknowledged disparity in their ages and the poignant observations that accompany it, Tucci emphasizes the stability and security Blunt has brought into his life and his family's. He has described their initial connection as natural, meeting through Emily Blunt in 2006. Tucci is father to three older children from his first marriage, and he and Felicity share two children together. He has expressed a deep sense of contentment with the life they have built.
