When you picture John Krasinski, the image of Jim Halpert from The Office likely springs to mind – charming, relatable, and just a tad awkward. But in reality, Krasinski is far from awkward, especially when it comes to love. He’s part of one of Hollywood’s most beloved couples with Emily Blunt, a duo that exudes warmth and authenticity. Married for over a decade and parents to two daughters, Hazel and Violet, they still radiate affection and admiration for each other.
john krasinski, emily blunt
Their relationship seems like a fairytale, especially in the often tumultuous world of Hollywood. However, Krasinski’s path to finding love wasn’t a straight line. Before his “happily-ever-after” with Blunt, there were rumored romances, near misses, and significant relationships that shaped his journey. Let’s delve into the timeline of John Krasinski’s relationships, exploring his romantic history before meeting Emily Blunt, and how he ultimately won her heart.
Before Emily: Rumored Romances and On-Screen Chemistry
Before his relationship with Emily Blunt, John Krasinski was linked to a few women, mostly in the realm of rumor and speculation. These connections, though never fully confirmed, added intrigue to his early career and public persona.
One of the most talked-about potential relationships involved his The Office co-star, Rashida Jones. Fans adored their on-screen dynamic as Jim Halpert and Karen Filippelli, a pairing that stirred up plenty of emotions in the mid-2000s. Their chemistry was undeniable, leading many to wonder if there was something more than just acting between them.
A still from The Office starring John Krasinski and Rashida Jones
Despite the fan speculation and their compelling on-screen relationship, neither Krasinski nor Jones ever confirmed any romantic involvement off-screen during the show’s run. Both remained tight-lipped about any dating rumors, and as The Office progressed, the buzz eventually subsided. However, the idea of a real-life spark between them lingered in the minds of many viewers.
Adding fuel to the fire, Krasinski and Jones were spotted holding hands at a Saturday Night Live after-party one year. This public display sparked renewed interest and speculation among fans. Jones herself acknowledged their easy working relationship in an interview, stating,
It’s not very often you can work with an ex-boyfriend so easily. He’s fantastic, really skillful, honest, and direct.
Rashida Jones has since built a successful career with roles in shows like Parks and Recreation and Angie Tribeca. Given their mutual respect for privacy, any details of a past or potential renewed romance between Krasinski and Jones have remained closely guarded.
Another surprising rumored connection for Krasinski was with Renée Zellweger. In 2007, during the filming of Leatherheads, a romantic comedy co-starring George Clooney and Zellweger, reports surfaced about Krasinski and Zellweger becoming close.
George Clooney, John Krasinski, and Renee Zellweger in Leatherheads | Credits: Universal
Leatherheads is set in 1925 and revolves around the early days of professional football. Clooney plays Jimmy “Dodge” Connelly, the captain of the Duluth Bulldogs, who recruits college football star Carter “The Bullet” Rutherford (Krasinski) to boost his team’s popularity. Zellweger plays Lexie Littleton, a determined reporter caught in a love triangle with Dodge and Carter.
Clooney was instrumental in casting Krasinski in Leatherheads, and rumors at the time suggested Clooney played a role in elevating Krasinski’s profile in Hollywood. With Clooney and Zellweger already established stars, and Krasinski a rising talent, the dynamics on and off-screen were closely watched.
George Clooney, John Krasinski, and Renee Zellweger in Leatherheads | Credits: Universal
Sources reported that Krasinski and Zellweger were indeed flirting and grew close during filming in South Carolina. They were seen spending time together between takes, and their apparent chemistry led to whispers of a potential romance.
Similar to the Rashida Jones rumors, neither Krasinski nor Zellweger ever addressed the dating speculation. Fans were left to wonder if their connection was simply friendly or something more. Zellweger, known for her roles in Bridget Jones’s Diary, Chicago, and Cold Mountain, is famously private about her personal life, making the true nature of her relationship with Krasinski a continuing mystery.
Emily Blunt Before John: The Michael Bublé Era
Before becoming Mrs. John Krasinski, Emily Blunt had her own significant and very public relationship with Grammy-winning singer Michael Bublé. Their romance was a prominent celebrity pairing in the mid-2000s.
Michael Bublé
Blunt and Bublé’s relationship began in 2005 after they met backstage at one of his concerts. They quickly became an “it” couple, frequently photographed at events and admired for their apparent affection. In the early stages of their relationship, Blunt openly discussed navigating their differing levels of fame, with Bublé being an established star and Blunt a rising actress. She told W Magazine,
It’s harder when you’re the one emasculating [your boyfriend]. I’ve done that, and it doesn’t work… If someone is not fulfilled in what they do and you’re a successful girl, it will work against you.
At the time, Bublé was at the peak of his career, and Blunt, new to major Hollywood recognition after The Devil Wears Prada, seemed supportive and genuinely in love. Blunt described being moved to tears watching Bublé perform, and Bublé reciprocated the intense feelings, stating, “Every time I see her onscreen, I fall in love with her all over again.”
The relationship appeared so strong that Bublé’s family openly adored Blunt. His mother, Amber Santagà, famously told People magazine that if Bublé didn’t marry Blunt, she would “kill him,” adding, “But we’d find someone in the family to marry her because we’re not letting her go, ever. She’s just the best thing ever, and they’re perfect together.”
For a while, it seemed like Blunt and Bublé were destined for the long haul. However, cracks began to emerge in 2008. A scandal erupted when another woman came forward with photos of a shirtless Bublé and claimed a ten-year relationship, alleging intimacy in the Vancouver apartment he shared with Blunt.
Emily Blunt in Devil Wears The Prada (2005) | Credits: 20th Century Fox
While Bublé’s representatives confirmed their separation, the reasons behind the split remained speculative for months. Bublé attributed it to conflicting schedules and career demands, explaining, “In my business, it’s tough to go out with another artist because you’re never together. With Em, she was on her movies, and I was doing my thing, so it made it more difficult.” He spoke highly of Blunt, calling her a “top girl, top class.”
The breakup was undeniably painful for both. Blunt admitted to struggling and wanting to “curl up in a ball and cry,” while Bublé confessed to devastation, calling it “the worst thing that ever happened to me and the greatest thing that ever happened to me,” suggesting it prompted personal growth and therapy.
By late 2008, as Blunt was healing from the split, her path crossed with John Krasinski, setting the stage for their now-iconic Hollywood love story.
When John Met Emily: A Hollywood Love Story Begins
John Krasinski and Emily Blunt in A Quiet Place | Credits: Paramount Pictures
In a Los Angeles restaurant, Emily Blunt, newly single, was having dinner with a friend. Unbeknownst to her, her future was about to walk through the door. As Emily recounted to Seth Meyers on Late Night, their meeting was facilitated by a mutual friend: “My friend goes, ‘Oh my god, there’s my friend John.’”
John just abandoned his dinner with Justin Theroux, came over, and made me laugh for the rest of the night.
John, by his own admission, was immediately smitten. “It was me asking for a while,” he later joked, before finally landing a first date. His choice for their first date was unconventional: a gun range. Krasinski, feeling like he had little chance with Blunt, decided to embrace the absurdity. He explained on Conan,
I decided, ‘I’m gonna really hit the gas and bring her to a gun range.’ I thought, ‘This is ridiculous; she can have anyone, not me.’ So I figured, ‘You know what, I’m gonna blow it right away so that way you don’t feel bad.
Surprisingly, the gun range date didn’t deter Emily. In fact, they had a great time, and Emily’s laughter that night became a cornerstone of their relationship, built on humor and shared joy. They began dating soon after, and their relationship progressed rapidly.
Unicorns, Oceans, and a Lake Como Wedding
Less than a year into their relationship, John Krasinski knew he wanted to propose. In August 2009, he proposed to Emily Blunt in Los Angeles. Describing the proposal, Krasinski said it was “unicorns and oceans and clouds.” He elaborated, “I was nervous, and the whole nine yards…she cried, and then I cried, and we both cried and then everyone around us was crying.”
This emotional “everyone” likely didn’t include George Clooney, but Clooney played a significant role in their wedding plans. He insisted on hosting their wedding at his Lake Como estate in Italy. Initially, Krasinski didn’t take Clooney’s offer seriously. “He offered multiple times, and only on the fourth ask did I say yes,” Krasinski recalled, amused that he almost dismissed Clooney’s generous offer.
John Krasinski and Emily Blunt in A Quiet Place | Credits: Paramount Pictures
In July 2010, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt married in an intimate and picturesque ceremony at Clooney’s Italian estate. While the wedding was perfect, Emily later shared a minor wedding day regret: a DIY spray tan that turned her skin an unintended shade of orange. She recounted to James Corden, “It was a DIY, and it was so patchy… I look at the pictures and there’s this orange hue.”
Laughter, Family, and A Quiet Place Together
John and Emily welcomed their first daughter, Hazel, in 2014, followed by Violet in 2016. John embraced fatherhood wholeheartedly, calling his family “the best part” of his life and frequently praising Emily’s parenting. He told The Daily Beast, “The best days of my life started when I met my wife—that’s the truth.”
John Krasinski and Noah Jupe in A Quiet Place (2018) | Credits: Paramount Pictures
Krasinski strives to maintain normalcy for his daughters. He shared a humorous anecdote about a fan encounter while walking Hazel to school. A fan recognized Krasinski and greeted him, leading to Hazel asking, “‘So, you work with that guy?’ And I said, ‘No.’ She was like, ‘Why are you lying? He said he knows you from the office.’”
His children also inspired his 2024 film IF, starring himself and Ryan Reynolds. He noticed their creativity waning during the pandemic: “They were the most unbelievably inventive, inspirationally imaginative kids. And then, when COVID hit, I saw their lights start to dim.” His daughters loved his idea about imaginary friends helping people and contributed to the creative process. “I based a bunch of the IFs on their imaginary friends, so it was a full experience,” he said, noting they even critiqued his initial drawings.
Throughout their marriage, John and Emily have consistently supported each other’s careers. Their collaboration on A Quiet Place, which John directed and starred in alongside Emily, highlighted their deep connection both professionally and personally. Emily’s SAG Award acceptance speech for her role in the film emphasized how profoundly the experience impacted her, saying it “pierced my heart directly.”
While John may not be constantly rewatching The Devil Wears Prada, he remains one of Emily’s biggest admirers. He confessed that before they dated, he watched it “embarrassingly” often, telling Variety,
I mean, it’s on TV all the time! And I was dating her for, like, two weeks, and I’m sitting there watching it. She walks in, and I quickly flip the channel, and she probably thought I was watching something totally inappropriate.
In recent years, Blunt and Krasinski remain a prominent Hollywood couple, frequently seen on red carpets and vocally supporting each other’s projects. In 2023, they celebrated their 13th anniversary with Emily’s Oppenheimer cast mates in New York, with Robert Downey Jr. playfully “photo bombing” their anniversary moment on Instagram.
Emily Blunt in A Quiet Place Part II | Credits: Paramount Picture
Despite their seemingly perfect relationship, comedian Amy Schumer playfully teased their marriage on Instagram, joking about A Quiet Place Part II: “Although I’ve said for a long time I think Emily and John have a pretend marriage for publicity. But I still think you should see it this rainy weekend.” Krasinski humorously responded, “Thank you, Amy!… for blowing up our whole marriage spot.”
John Krasinski’s journey through relationships might have included rumored connections and past partners, but his relationship with Emily Blunt is clearly something special. Built on laughter, a shared love for film, and a beautiful family, they stand out as one of Hollywood’s most genuinely beloved couples. From a quirky gun range date to a fairytale wedding and beyond, John Krasinski appears to have found his true happy ending in his relationships with Emily and their children.
