The 2026 Met Gala had no shortage of jaw-dropping moments, but one reunion stole the spotlight before celebrities even hit the carpet. Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art looking sharp, relaxed, and completely ready to have fun. Fans of "The Devil Wears Prada" instantly noticed the connection, especially since "The Devil Wears Prada 2" had just crushed the global box office with a massive $233 million opening weekend.
Blunt gave Vanity Fair a rare peek into what really happens before one of fashion’s biggest nights. It turns out the glamorous arrivals are far less polished behind the scenes. “Definitely music, definitely tequila. That usually helps calm the nerves,” she said, laughing about the ritual she shares with Tucci before stepping onto the carpet.
A Party Bus Ride Straight to Fashion’s Biggest Night
TDWP / IG / Emily Blunt did not arrive at the Met Gala in silent luxury. Instead, she painted a hilarious picture of a chaotic family ride through New York City.
“We’re going to be rocking up in a very brightly lit sprinter van, looking like we should be on a bachelorette night,” she joked during the interview. That honesty made the night feel less stiff and far more entertaining.
The ride apparently had room for more celebrities. Blunt revealed that she and Stanley Tucci planned to pick up Dwayne Johnson and his wife, Lauren Hashian, along the way. “A full party bus going there,” she called it. That mix of movie stars, tequila, and pre-gala nerves sounded more like a wild wedding weekend than fashion’s most exclusive event. Fans online immediately latched onto the story because it felt spontaneous and real.
The family connection added another layer to the evening. Stanley Tucci is married to Blunt’s sister, Felicity Blunt, making the red carpet appearance feel more personal than promotional. While many stars attend the Met Gala with stylists and assistants, Blunt showed up surrounded by family. The chemistry between the group stood out all night.
John Krasinski, Blunt’s husband, could not attend because he was preparing to shoot a new film. Even so, Blunt looked completely at ease with her sister and brother-in-law beside her. Their relaxed energy made the reunion feel genuine instead of carefully staged for headlines.
Emily Blunt’s $500,000 Jewelry Look Grabbed Attention
Blunt / IG / Blunt wore a custom black tasseled bodysuit by Ashi Studio that blended sleek tailoring with dramatic movement. The look turned heads immediately because it matched the night’s “Costume Art” theme without feeling overdone.
The standout detail came from the jewelry. Blunt accessorized with a sculptural pearl body necklace from Japanese jeweler Mikimoto. The piece reportedly carried an estimated value of $500,000, and it looked more like wearable art than traditional red carpet jewelry. Instead of sitting stiffly around her neck, the pearls wrapped around her body with flowing curves.
Blunt explained why the look worked so well for the theme. She described the jewelry as “very sculptural, almost architectural,” adding that it “organically moves with the body rather than sitting on top of it.” That small detail helped her outfit stand apart from many others on the carpet, where oversized concepts often overshadow wearability.
Still, Blunt kept the conversation grounded with one practical question she always asks before choosing a look. “Can I pee in it?” she admitted. Thankfully, the answer was yes this time. That simple comment instantly spread online because it cut through the usual red carpet seriousness with humor that people could actually relate to.
