Meryl Streep honored Stanley Tucci with a heartfelt tribute at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, praising the 'elegance to his heterosexuality.' The event in Los Angeles also celebrated Emily Blunt in a joint ceremony attended by stars including John Krasinski, Matt Damon, and Dwayne Johnson.
Stanley Tucci received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame alongside Emily Blunt during a rare joint ceremony in Los Angeles. The event drew a crowd of celebrities, with Streep taking the stage to celebrate her longtime friend and collaborator from films like “The Devil Wears Prada” and “Julie & Julia.” Tucci and Streep recently reunited on screen in “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” now in theaters. Streep remarked, “Stanley has an elegance to his heterosexuality, his undeniable heterosexuality, which is formidable. Not that heterosexuality is better than any other kind of sexuality, it’s just that elegance, real, unforced, natural, unstyled elegance. It is sometimes harder for straight men.” She praised his versatility, calling him “urbane, sly, funny” and noting that “he always finds something true and surprising in every man that he plays. He transforms character acting into leading man material.” Turning personal, Streep said, “I’m in love with you, just like everybody else. It’s impossible not to love Stanley Tucci. I’ve known you longer as a friend than as a scene partner. We’ve been through some rough times together and some great times, and I love you deeply.” She added, “I’ve adored working with Stanley, I’ve done it often, and I am ready to go again whenever you raise your elegant little finger.”
