In Conversation: Stanley Tucci

Acclaimed character actor Stanley Tucci not only steals scenes, in such films as "Julie & Julia," "The Devil Wears Prada" and "The Lovely Bones," but he's also earned an online cult following with his way of mixing a Negroni. Tucci talks with correspondent Holly Williams about his latest film, "Supernova" (about a middle-aged gay couple dealing with one partner's early-onset dementia), and his very public obsession with food and drink.
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[@RUDEMusicUS]

He makes any movie better #TucciGang

[@d.b.1176]

I was thinking about that.

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

I just watched that again last night🤣🤣🤣

[@henrygarciga]

NOT FOR TV NONE OF IT. No talent is zero talent. that;s all you have.

[@patrickcarroll1754]

Completely underrated actor.

[@elaineburnett5230]

Tucci is underrated except for those of us still admire him!

[@cc1k435]

That may be the best of both worlds, good at his job, large enough fan base to keep him in demand, but not so sought after by the paparazzi that he can't go about a normal life.

[@patrickcarroll1754]

@@cc1k435 Well put!

[@hamburgcowboy]

The word underrated is so overused.

[@patrickcarroll1754]

@@hamburgcowboy Probably. But he is!

[@BdCgWgLover313]

He looks damn good for 60.

[@johnvelo2020]

He looks damn good period lol

[@samanthab1923]

Early on he played such a holes.

[@carolcisko6768]

BdCgWgLover313 60 is not old anymore

[@dhurley8522]

It’s the Italian genes. Lots of red wine, olive oil 🇮🇹

[@jeanetteschock4744]

I just adore him

[@hartcoronet9968]

I've been a Tucci fan for years. He's always been underrated and underappreciated, I think. It's good to see him the subject of an interview like this.

[@mysharyna1741]

I agree!!! I'm very glad he is getting this recognition.

[@judiesuh6858]

I agree..🙏👍👏👍💕

[@Shin-vc8zp]

I agree. Just saw the core movie. I realized that i really like his acting especially in the devil wears prada. Too sad that i didn't knew him before.

[@stanleytucci1117]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@aurorasangalli8112]

Exactly my thoughts

[@markmh835]

An actor completely unfazed by Hollywood hype. A great human being you'd love to have over to your house for dinner. 😱 I can't wait to see "Supernova."

[@daddio89]

I am a gay man. I have absolutely zero issue with him or any other straight actor playing a gay role. For the past 100 years we begged to see gay stories in the movies or on TV. Now all of a sudden we want to burn our allies alive for daring to portray us on the screen.

[@Nepthu]

The left eats itself. It's ok to point fingers at every group in the book until they turn on you.

[@montieluckett7036]

Just for the sake of argument, wouldn't the logic of that premise just as well possibly knock the community out of a lot more roles than it would put them in?

[@thebigl156]

@@montieluckett7036 Correct and I'm dubious there would be zero issue if he we're an actor and knew any chance of a great role for gay character would go to a straight actor, for the past 15 years we haven't been begging for gay stories, but rather for them to be portrayed by gay actors.

[@Nazaba09]

I agree with you. I’m disabled and I’m just happy to see disabled characters, I don’t care who plays them.

[@thebigl156]

@@Nazaba09 Respectfully, you may not t feel that way if you depended on your acting skills to keep a roof over your head, for SAG's exclusion of disabled actors has also become a controversy the past few years as well

[@annetterizzo9074]

What a lovely, charming and fascinating human.

[@lilyrodriguez8186]

Indeed 🌺

[@stanleytucci1117]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@ladydeerheart1]

There's a cult? How do I join? Love, love, LOVE me some Stanley Tucci!!! Always have. Always will.

[@bravesoul5743]

Tucci is one of the most admired actors out there! I love him in all his roles!

[@erichill612]

One of my favorite actors. A classy guy.

[@therealtoxicbeast2267]

He’s awesome in everything he does.

[@nancykahn4125]

Has a special aura about him...

[@annasahlstrom6109]

He's one of my favorites!

[@stanleytucci1117]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@CraigSmith-qq3sr]

One of the Greats!

[@robinsonvancrusoe1339]

I just love him and all of his movies. He is so talented! ❤🙂

[@vegasjk27]

Loved him forever. "Big Night" was a gem of a movie. He has a special quality about him that elevates any production he is in.

[@samanthab1923]

Filmed in Keyport & Keansburg NJ. Old seaside towns along the bay.

[@dianewentz9400]

@ vegasjk27: re: "Big Night": Indeed. It Was. In regards to that "special quality": Yup.

[@orbison]

Whenever I made an omelet, I think about that movie. Quite a testament from a food lover and future screenwriter.

[@dguy7436]

Big Night...absolute best!!!!

[@michelebriere9569]

Such a great actor. Love watching him.

[@tishamanda36]

Hes so charming and sweet. Ive always liked him.

[@stanleytucci1117]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@tishamanda36]

@@stanleytucci1117 Aww thanks. Youve made my day. All the best to you and your wife.

[@stanleytucci1117]

@@tishamanda36 you seem like a really great fan of mine where are you from?

[@tishamanda36]

@@stanleytucci1117 Hi again Stanley. Im originally from Northern Cali.My mom was a hippie and we moved around a lot.Big Sur, Feather creek, The Haight, wherever there was nude sunbathing and patchouli aplenty. I ended up in a little place called Bethel Island. Its ok if youve never, ever , ever heard of it. I just sold my house in Atlanta and now I am residing in an old 122 yr old mill house in SC. Where are you originally from?

[@tishamanda36]

@stanley Tucci kzbin.info/www/bejne/fV7Nfox6jLaorJY Did they let you go home with those 501's or not?

[@joanreynolds955]

He and Meryl Streep should be in all the movies together.

[@artie]

He is with out a doubt one of my favorite actors. Even if he’s not in the staring roll I’d watch it for him. His voice his presence completes any film he’s in. It feels real when he masterly brings to life his part. I solute you Mr Tucci!!! I’m a fan!!!

[@jonfee5081]

Great actor

[@valeriev.3832]

So happy to see him get recognized. I’ve always liked him in every movie I’ve been able to see him in. There’s such a cool intelligence & vibe that’s very sexy. Let his star keep rising. 💫❤️✨

[@christineboone2850]

Yes, be flattered. I’ve been gaga over you since I first saw you in Prizzi’s Honor. I will watch any movie you are in, no matter the role. You bring a depth of humanity to each role that takes my breath away every time. Go ahead; revel in it. You deserve it.

[@treintaydiez]

I love this guy.

[@rinaverduzco3286]

I've always admire Stanley Tucci work, love seeing this interview 💞greetings from Tijuana Mex

[@stanleytucc1]

Thanks so much for your support over the years. Let's talk more through telegram 👆

[@UltimateBargains]

The truly great actors know how to leave a little bit of themselves in every character, so their audience can connect to a part of the real person who brings life to the character.

[@rfranksensey]

A wonderful actor! He was great in Burlesque!

[@stanleytucci1117]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@TheRetrospective]

I was just thinking if Tucci has given any interviews and then I found this video that was 4 hours old! Yeah, Tucci is awesome. his best role: spotlight.

[@brandonrivera8112]

He always seems so humble. Love his movies.

[@Filmmaker809]

Love Stanley and would love to work with him in one of my indie films.

[@phoenixluna4137]

Tucci gang, tucci gang, tucci gang. 🤘 loved the SNL tribute for him. I disliked him so much from The Lovely Bones and liked him again in The Devil Wears Prada and Easy A. He is a great actor

[@carolinehowell5362]

I mean - LOVE the SNL Tribute! The BEST!

[@emacias1980]

He is an amazing actor but he is still humble.

[@situated4]

Big Night is one of my favorite movies. Great story, cast, heart and performances by all. I go back to it every year or two and watch again.

[@inmaculadaconcepcion1600]

👏👏👏👏💓LOVE him! and truly see anything he is in.... ✨💎✨Thank 🌷🌻🌹✨🙏🏽

[@TheFluffyPeacock]

I just love Stanley Tucci! There is something about all the quirky characters he plays that just draws you in.

[@dangerusscurvs4709]

I love him in every role..

[@BiggaTigga]

#TucciGang 🏆

[@robertryan952]

His movie "Big Night" is quite possibly my favorite movie of all time...from the way it's shot to the beautifully told love story between two brothers. Never tire of it.

[@fob1xxl]

What a talented , honest man !!!! Bravo !!!!!👍

[@michelled9981]

It warms my heart to see him do anything in life, he's acting skills are off the charts. He's cocktail making is just incredible and his humanitarian efforts is just amazing. I will always support him in anything that he does, thankyou for interviewing him. Thankyou for reading this y'all, stay safe. ❤❤😊😊

[@kooale]

Lovely man, super actor. That simple

[@babyshark154]

i m gay ... i think he should play whom ever he wants .... gay straight trans ... everyone should be able to play anyone

[@bg9217]

Agreed. Saying he can't goes down a very slippery slope. PC, BS has already ruined a lot in America.

[@thebigl156]

No, not lately

[@davidhutchinson7888]

It's such a stupid debate. Identity politics is toxic. What's next, only people from New Hampshire can play people from New Hampshire?

[@sealyoness]

I love following character actors. A man or woman who can play literally anyone is a gift.

[@albertoramirez7817]

In addition to his many movie roles, the Italy series on CNN was incredible. He showed a new side of him. Loved it.

[@mixedking]

I never realized it was a cult following, I was raised on Stanley Tucci!

[@Dangic23]

I didn't know Marc Anthony was in that movie Big Night. Now I'm going to watch it.

[@theblackdaria_]

He is so precious🥺💕 I love it and him! So humble and full of grace.

[@patriceauffret4240]

Stanley Tucci is a real class act. He is so genuine in everything he does on and off camera. Brilliant actor, would love to shake his hand to thank him for bringing reality, happiness, composure into this world.

[@stanleytucc1]

Thanks so much for your support over the years. Let's talk more through telegram 👆

[@maxinef6654]

Loved 🥰 him in The Devil Wears Prada.

[@roxannestapleton-whyms6925]

The great Stan Tucci!!! Much love to you sir!!!

[@ag-bk5wf]

He adds a serious role to movies..very realistic and serious but natural tone in his acting and voice in all his roles..

[@SweetTone76]

“Big Night” under rated foodie Chef movie 🎥 🍿

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

One of my favorite indie movies!!

[@elaineburnett5230]

I have never seen it!

[@Debbie9038]

I loved him in the pelican brief

[@elaineburnett5230]

Oh yes!

[@dhurley8522]

@Gerald kope Yep...

[@kristinb5121]

I don’t know if he did the voice impersonations, but it was brilliant. He really added depth to the story and played so well off of John Heard’s character.

[@jakebrandystapleton7062]

I remember in the '90s he used to say: more bars and more places At&t. What a great actor Stanley is an good person

[@jessicabailey6792]

I love Stanley Tucci. Underrated actor.

[@Danuta628]

It’s so true ! I love him more and more. Grateful to Felicity for finding her way to him.

[@maryfitzpatrick3252]

Big Night was my intro to Tucci. Spoke to my obsession with food. He is now multi-faceted. A delight.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you so much. He, Stanley is a good actor!! Continued success in his great career. My Mother started to have the very very beginning stages of Dementia.

[@CausticCassie]

I love this man in a completely platonic manner. His professionalism is exquisite.

[@orbison]

A few weeks ago, I saw Winchell again for the first time in almost 14 years. He is absolutely wonderful in that film. Good to see him getting attention he deserves.

[@KevinBiedrzycki1]

I love him so much! His voice brings warmth to my heart!

[@snow40741]

Loved him in The Devil Wears Prada!

[@robertacolarette1594]

I have loved Stanley Tucci for years. He’s such a sweet, down to earth, classy man.

[@UltimateBargains]

Accept your loss but never get over it, and carry on by living a long happy life without loneliness.

[@elaineburnett5230]

Emotional intelligence.

[@michaellovely6601]

I appreciate Stan for not spending the rest of his life in mourning over the death of his first wife Katherine. Some people like to believe that the stress and despair Katherine felt when she found out Stanley was cheating on her with Edie Falco caused her to develop breast cancer; but it's rather unlikely that the stress she felt over her husband's infidelity caused Kate to develop breast cancer.

[@jackieoesterman6688]

I love him in everything he does. He's an absolute wonderful actor.

[@MBrusaZappellini]

Grew up in a family that put great importance on food....well, duh...he’s ITALIAN🤣 (I say this as the wife of a food obsessed Florentine) Bravissimo, Stanley!

[@terribailey25]

Love love love him, wide range actor and a foodie! Now I like him even more!

[@Nazaba09]

I love that he and Colin switched roles. Colin already has an oscar. Let Stanley get his!

[@raquelfreeman9393]

He is the epitome of who you’d love to have as a friend! He just seems really down to earth! ❤️

[@stanleytucci1117]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@stanleytucci1117]

You seem to be a really great fan of mine where are you from?

[@stanleytucc1]

Thanks so much for your support over the years. Let's talk more through telegram 👆

[@Siamesebutter]

Once I saw him as "Morty" in Undercover Blues I was hooked! I LOVE this man!

[@psa921416]

OMG yessss. Adore that character. Love this man. Brilliant and soooo yummy.

[@kimcaudle125]

Well said , "Love is Love".

[@LuzdoSol00]

I love him!!! A vulnerable actor that brings essence what the character wants from him. Whoever thinks gay actors should play gay character never study acting. " Acting is actions and objects in scene" Maybe gay people should start writing more their own stories, more voices.

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

I think he nails the issue at 3:03.

[@LuzdoSol00]

@@debbiedoodiedandi Let me go back and look.

[@LuzdoSol00]

Thats exactly the problem. I am gay I am not going waiting society to give me anything. I.am also black sould i wait home to abolish racism ? I will be waiting for a long time. Its a lot of emotional healing and language any minority has to deal with and I am not gonna wait for whats is saying.

[@cc1k435]

I feel like these days anyone feeling unrepresented needs to do something about it, because we finally live in a time when they *can*.

[@LuzdoSol00]

I have been doing for a long time for sure.

[@sg72646]

What a lovely man and a good actor too. Loved watching his priceless reactions to foreign food menus on the Graham Norton show

[@rkmoss04]

He’s a great actor, a handsome man, and looks to be a friendly person.

[@stanleytucci1117]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@jessicagrace625]

Wonderful interview 😊😊

[@matthewhagner7803]

I love this man! He is an incredible talent

[@steveelderbrock6673]

I first saw Stanley Tucci on stage at the Yale Repertory Theater in 1990. Been a fan ever since.

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

Love love Love Stanley Tucci!!! I first saw him as a teenager, in “The Core” such a fantastic actor and definitely a handsome charming man. I hear what he’s saying though, some people can become overly obsessive, but I’m truly a fan of his acting.❤️🔥🤟🏾 I definitely do want to see his latest film as a openly gay young millennial he’s absolutely correct... 🏳️‍🌈🙏🏾❤️ Love is love can’t believe he’s 60 he looks incredible so sorry about his wife. I definitely know loss very well it definitely hurts and never ends.

[@VeganSoulMama]

He's a brilliant actor! When he's in a supporting role he's so good that he doesn't upstage the lead but makes the scene and or the movie better.

[@dropkickmurphy4114]

As a terrific supporting actor should! ❤️

[@zeppafloyd]

First time I saw him was in a commercial in the 1980's. Then started seeing him in movies like The Pelican Brief. He's a fantastic actor.

[@susansuewwilliams]

He is such an incredible man,may the Lord grant him and his family many years

[@delorbb2298]

I put him in the same category as Hector Elizondo. Class actors who make every movie or TV show better.

[@donnamyers7274]

Awesome actor!!! I enjoy every movie that he is in because of him. Plus he has eyes exactly like my precious mother!

[@Djynni]

He's so great!

[@SilviaFernandez-kk7nh]

He’s wonderful! Have always loved him❤️

[@stanleytucci1117]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@JuicyCrone]

Love love Tucci ❤️

[@Zarih67]

I loved him for year's. He is so good.

[@dougk2932]

Others said it but I'll say it again very underrated versatile actor........

[@KnowTrentTimoy]

I love me some Stanley Tucci. Bravo amico!

[@lorireed5291]

Such a charming, down to earth, and fascinating human being!

[@boblinden4488]

I loved the first episode of Searching For Italy on CNN. I can’t believe CNN does not have that episode on demand as our DVR did not record it for some reason.

[@BAWNBAWNBAWN]

I absolutely love this guy! A multifaceted actor. Amazing!

[@d.b.1176]

Watch season one of Fortitude on Amazon. He was great.

[@frankbombaci4977]

As a hopeful Italian-American actor, he’s such an important role model. A goal I can only dream of inspiring to be

[@fionadotson3105]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE HIM ❤️

[@brownskinladyiam]

Thank you Emily Blunts brother in-law I appreciate you

[@janetcorey5102]

Just ❤️ him and all that he shares. There’s a humaneness down to earth way about him that makes him that special!

[@stanleytucci1117]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@janetcorey5102]

We want more videos, TV shows, we want more Tucci! Even my husband loves you and he’s all man!❤️

[@stanleytucci1117]

@@janetcorey5102 you seem to be a really great fan of mine where are you from?

[@janetcorey5102]

I. Was originally from NYC and gave up my home in the Hamptons and finally moved up to Maine. I miss traveling to Europe and love the Italian culture. You bring happiness, style, good recipes and we loved touring with You. Hoping you will start a new adventure soon! ❤️

[@stanleytucci1117]

@@janetcorey5102 I would love to honor you by giving you my mail so that we can text, but I feel you might give out my mail which I wouldn't be happy.

[@spike8002]

Mr Tucci is an original...love watching him in many movies...

[@ericc3548]

I hope I look as good as him at sixty. AMAZING 🤩

[@carolcisko6768]

Eric C ..its the Italian genes