John Krasinski's 2024 Hottest Man Alive title brought renewed global attention to his and Emily Blunt's famously private marriage. The couple, who have been married since July 2010, have two daughters, Hazel and Violet, and have navigated Hollywood success while maintaining a grounded family life.
How Emily Blunt and John Krasinski Met
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski first met in November 2008 at a Los Angeles restaurant through a mutual friend. Blunt was dining with a friend named Gray when Krasinski, seated nearby with actor Justin Theroux, approached their table. He charmed her by making her laugh.
Recalling the moment on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Blunt said: “It’s kind of a sad, lame story. I was in a restaurant, he was in the restaurant. I was sitting with a mutual friend, and my friend Gray goes, ‘Oh my god, that’s my friend John.’ And that was it. He was sitting with our friend Justin Theroux, and he abandoned Justin and came over to us. He just stood there and made me laugh.”
Their first date took place later that year, with pizza at Krasinski's West Hollywood apartment. In a 2018 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the couple playfully disagreed over who made the first move, with Krasinski recalling: “It was me asking for a while and you took some time, and then we finally had a date.”
Engagement and Wedding
John Krasinski proposed to Emily Blunt in August 2009, about a year after they began dating. He later told Access Hollywood: “It was very casual. I was nervous, but she cried, and I cried, and then people were looking at us, and we were crying. It was like a crazy meltdown.”
The couple made their first public appearance as an engaged couple on 19 October 2009 at the 16th Annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Tribute in Beverly Hills, California. They married on 10 July 2010 in a private ceremony in Como, Italy, at the estate of actor George Clooney.
Building a Family
In September 2013, a source told Us Weekly that the couple were expecting their first child, explaining: “They both want kids, it's one of the reasons they got a bigger place, in a neighborhood that you can raise a family. They both couldn't be more excited.” Their daughter Hazel Grace Krasinski was born on 16 February 2014, with Krasinski announcing on X: “Wanted to let the news out directly. Emily and I are so incredibly happy to welcome our daughter Hazel into the world today! Happy bday!”
Their second daughter, Violet Rose Krasinski, was born in June 2016. Krasinski announced the birth on 4 July, writing: “What better way to celebrate the 4th... than to announce our 4th family member!!! 2 weeks ago we met our beautiful daughter Violet #Happy4th”
Professional Collaborations
In March 2017, the couple announced their first film together, A Quiet Place, with Krasinski directing and starring alongside Blunt. Reflecting on the experience, Krasinski told People: “I’ve never have loved my wife more than after we did this movie. For me, it was a trust thing. We trust each other in day-to-day life for sure, but when you trust each other in this way it’s different.”
At the 25th Screen Actors Guild Awards in January 2019, Blunt won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for A Quiet Place. In her acceptance speech, she dedicated the award to her husband, saying: “I am so humbled to be standing in front of you... And I am going to share this completely with my husband, John Krasinski, because the experience of making this with you was so directly pierced through my heart. You are a filmmaker, John. I am lucky to be with you.”
The sequel, A Quiet Place Part II, was announced in July 2019 and premiered in May 2021 after pandemic-related delays. It became the first film released during the COVID-19 pandemic to surpass $100 million at the U.S. box office.
Recent Milestones
In November 2024, John Krasinski was named People magazine's Hottest Man Alive for 2024. He later revealed that Blunt was delighted by the news and joked she would wallpaper their house with the magazine cover.
The couple attended the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025 for the premiere of Blunt's film The Smashing Machine, alongside co-star Dwayne Johnson. In January 2026, they attended the 83rd Annual Golden Globes, where Blunt was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for the same film.
In April 2026, Krasinski supported Blunt at the New York City premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2, and in May 2026, Blunt attended the premiere of Krasinski's Jack Ryan: Ghost War. Most recently, in June 2026, the couple attended the premiere of Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day, in which Blunt stars.
As of July 2026, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski remain married, with their daughters Hazel and Violet now 12 and 10 years old, respectively. Their relationship continues to demonstrate how love, family, and mutual support can thrive alongside successful Hollywood careers.
