Meryl Streep’s Viral Tribute to Stanley Tucci: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Actress Praises ‘Elegant’ Friend at Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony (Watch Video)
Meryl Streep delivered a hilarious and touching tribute to Stanley Tucci during his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on May 3, 2026. Celebrating their long friendship and work on 'The Devil Wears Prada', Streep praised Tucci’s 'formidable elegance' as he received a joint star with Emily Blunt while their new sequel continues to dominate theaters.
Hollywood actress Meryl Streep recently paid tribute to actor Stanley Tucci as he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The actress used the moment to reflect on both his career and their decades-long friendship. Stanley Tucci was honoured alongside Emily Blunt in a rare joint ceremony in Los Angeles, drawing a crowd that included John Krasinski, Matt Damon and Dwayne Johnson, reports Variety.
Meryl Streep’s Viral Tribute to Stanley Tucci:
Meryl Streep Praises Stanley Tucci
Meryl Streep, who has starred with Stanley Tucci in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ and ‘Julie & Julia’, took the stage to honour her frequent collaborator. She said, quoted by ‘People’ magazine, “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, unstilled elegance. It is sometimes harder for straight men”. Streep continued her remarks by praising Tucci’s screen presence and versatility, describing him as “urbane, sly, funny” and noting, “He always finds something true and surprising in every man that he plays. He transforms character acting into leading man material”.
Meryl Streep Says ‘I Love You’ to Stanley Tucci
As per Variety, her comments also turned personal as she reflected on their long-standing relationship. She 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”. “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”, she added. The Devil Wears Prada 2 is currently playing in cinemas.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on May 03, 2026 02:31 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).