Robert Downey Jr calls Emily Blunt ‘the girlfriend you never had’ at Walk of Fame ceremony

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Robert Downey Jr proved once again that his admiration for friends goes beyond the screen. While attending Emily Blunt's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, the actor delivered a speech packed with humor and heartfelt praise for his 'Oppenheimer' co-star and her husband, John Krasinski.

Downey Jr attended the ceremony on Thursday, April 30, where Blunt was honored alongside her 'The Devil Wears Prada' co-star Stanley Tucci. The moment turned into a memorable tribute as he celebrated his longtime friend with a mix of wit and sincerity.

Robert Downey Jr calls Emily Blunt ‘the girlfriend you never had’ at Walk of Fame

Opening his speech with a playful remark, Downey Jr said, “Tucci, by the way, congrats to you. Now, let me lay into your girl,” referencing Blunt’s close bond with Stanley Tucci.

He then praised Blunt in his signature style, saying, “Emily is an outright blunt object. She is the girlfriend you never had in high school. She's the scene partner you will never forget, and she's the wife you can't resent Krasinski for landing because he's equally dynamic, and this guy's impossible not to love.”

Reflecting on her personality, he added, “Sophisticated empathy, deep understanding - essentially, she’s a blunt force.”

Downey Jr also spoke about the couple’s relationship, noting, “And I honestly think that this self-protective feature of their matrimony couldn't have been planned, but it just works a treat and preserves itself.”

Continuing in a lighthearted tone, the 'Iron Man' star added, “She's a blunt instrument of calm, professional hilarity. We survived (Christopher) Nolan together,” referencing their time working on 'Oppenheimer'.

Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci receive Hollywood Walk of Fame stars

Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci were honored with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a major milestone in their careers. The event drew several big names, including Meryl Streep, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr, and Dwayne Johnson, who showed up to celebrate the actors.

The ceremony came just a day ahead of the nationwide release of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', adding to the celebratory mood.

Speaking at the event, Tucci reflected on his long journey in Hollywood, saying, "It has been an honor and absolutely exhausting to be a part of Hollywood for 45 years. But I wouldn't have traded it for the world."

Blunt also shared her emotions about the recognition, saying, "It's very difficult to sum up just how meaningful this is to me and the juggernauts that showed up to speak about me has just blown my hair back."

Both actors received their stars in the motion pictures category, with colleagues and friends gathering to celebrate their achievements and lasting impact on Hollywood.