Summary
- John Krasinski rose to fame with The Office and later directed and starred in acclaimed films like A Quiet Place.
- Krasinski's most notable roles are in TV shows; Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan earned him praise as an actor.
- While Emily Blunt is picky with roles, her joint net worth with Krasinski is $80 million; he has more acting credits.
Hollywood couple John Krasinski and Emily Blunt are rising to power couple status. The couple had one of the most lovely first meetings and have been inseparable ever since. As an actor, John Krasinski shot to fame with the funny TV show The Office before transitioning into movies.
Meanwhile, Emily Blunt broke out with 2006’s Gideon’s Daughter and became a familiar face after the success of The Devil Wears Prada. Even though it looks like Emily is more famous than her husband, John Krasinski has more acting credits than his wife. John Krasinski’s movies and TV shows add up a little more than his wife's, and it’s not because she focused on films alone.
John Krasinski’s resume stems from his number as a supporting/ensemble cast until he moved up to lead cast. Emily Blunt has always been picky with her roles, choosing ones she feels speak to her. This, however, does not translate to higher net worth, as John Krasinski is worth more than his wife.
John Krasinski Has Over 50 Movies And TV Show Credits To His Name
Krasinski gained fame with The Office, was part of the cast in many comedy and drama films, became an acclaimed director with A Quiet Place
John Krasinski started his acting career in high school plays. When he moved to New York, upon graduating from college, he pursued acting full-time. He appeared in small and extra roles in movies and TV shows. Slowly, Krasinski built his career in the early 2000s.
His big break came in 2005 when he was cast as Jim Halpert in the offbeat mockumentary, The Office. His mild-mannered, pessimistic character was found relatable because there is always that "One person who doesn't want to work but is also good at it."
The role will propel Krasinski to fame, making him a household name. By the time The Office ended its run in 2013, Krasinski had added impressive films (mostly comedy and drama) to his list.
According to The Numbers, here are John Krasinski's top 10 highest-grossing movies.
| Movies | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrek the Third | $121,629,270 | $322,719,944 | $807,330,936 |
| Monsters University | $268,488,329 | $474,964,481 | $743,455,810 |
| A Quiet Place | $188,024,361 | $146,852,309 | $334,876,670 |
| A Quiet Place: Part II | $160,215,764 | $136,434,592 | $296,650,356 |
| It's Complicated | $112,735,375 | $111,879,369 | $224,614,744 |
| The Holiday | $63,280,000 | $141,640,447 | $204,920,447 |
| DC League of Super Pets | $93,657,111 | $110,234,472 | $203,891,589 |
| Dream Girls | $103,365,956 | $52,254,394 | $155,620,350 |
| Jarhead | $62,647,540 | $34,300,000 | $96,947540 |
| License to Wed | $43,799,818 | $26,387,270 | $70,187,088 |
However, John Krasinski’s most notable roles are from his TV shows, rather than his movies. After The Office, he took the titular role of Amazon Prime's Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, based on the beloved character from Tom Clancy's books. Jack Ryan ran for four seasons, and it followed CIA analyst Ryan being suddenly thrust into dangerous globe-trotting espionage.
As his first thriller project, Krasinski’s portrayal of Ryan has been widely praised as one of the best representations of the beloved character from the books.
John Krasinski built his directing career alongside his acting. He directed episodes of The Office, short films, and the movie Brief Interviews With Hideous Men, a collection of short stories based on a book of the same name by David Foster Wallace. He directed 2016's The Hollars before a major success with 2018's horror film, A Quiet Place.
A Quiet Place was widely acclaimed, earning several nominations and a win for Blunt at The Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role. Krasinski was also lauded, marking a successful full transition as a director.
Jim Halpert From The Office Is Still One Of John Krasinski's Most Iconic Roles
Krasinski made a blunder before his audition that would later land him the role
Fans have a soft spot for The Office and more for John Krasinski in it. Playing the easy-going Jim Halpert, known for his quips, expressions, pranks on his rival Dwight Schrute (played by Rainn Wilson), and chemistry with Pam Beesly (Played by Jenna Fischer) were some of the highlights of the show.
While he made Jim Halpert the iconic character it is today, John Krasinski originally auditioned for the role of Dwight Schrute. However, Krasinski fell in love with Halpert after reading about the character.
Not knowing what he was getting into, Krasinski almost blew up his opportunity when he sat beside Executive Producer Greg Daniels during auditions.
"This guy sits in front of me with his salad and people are coming in and out, and he goes, 'Are you nervous?' And I was like, "You know, not really. You either get these things or you don’t," he said to Daniels unsuspectingly.
"'But what I’m really nervous about is this show. It’s just I love the British show so much and Americans have a tendency to just really screw these opportunities up. I just don’t know how I’ll live with myself if they screw this show up and ruin it for me.' And he’s like, 'My name’s Greg Daniels, I’m the Executive Producer.' And I was like [vomit noise]. I actually threw up in my mouth," Krasinski recalled.
His audition may have started on the wrong foot, but he got the role thanks to his chemistry with Jenna Fischer. John Krasinski proved that he was perfect for the role of Jim Halpert, and the rest is history.
John Krasinski And Emily Blunt Had The Most Natural But Underwhelming First Meeting
Emily Blunt was not keen on Krasinski until she got to know him
A Quiet Place proved more to John Krasinski and Emily Blunt that their marriage's chemistry could transcend onto the silver screen.
However, Emily Blunt notes her first meeting with her husband, John Krasinski, was lame. The actress said her meeting with her husband wasn't as exciting as people would think because she wasn't familiar with the US version of The Office, preferring the UK original.
While in the same restaurant dining separately with their respective group, Krasinski had seen Blunt sitting across the room with a mutual friend, got the courage, and let their friend introduce them. Blunt said she knew she would end up with Krasinski because "He just stood there and made [her] laugh."
Meanwhile, John Krasinski always felt Emily Blunt was out of his league because she was so famous and talented. Nonetheless, the two have been together for over a decade, and their collaboration (A Quiet Place) also proved that their chemistry is still very present.
Blunt had been worried about acting alongside her husband. "We’ve also always been very protective about working together, and I think I probably felt even more protective of not being in this one initially, because I knew it was such a big swing for him," she told Deadline.
"I also knew it could potentially reveal everything that I know about him, and the measure of his talent. I just didn’t want the idea of playing his wife in the movie and being his wife in real life to overwhelm the narrative of what I wanted this moment to be for him," she said.
Similarly, Krasinski was scared of directing his wife, thinking the dynamics of their relationship would change, although he knew she was perfect for the role.
"You always try to write with your dream actor in mind, because it helps you see the performance in your head, and not to mince words, but I think Emily is the best actress we have... As I wrote the character, it was all filtered through her. So when she said she’d do it, I thought, OK, this movie just got a whole lot easier."
Despite their reservations, A Quiet Place was a success for both, with Blunt winning an award for her role. They worked together again for A Quiet Place II. The sequel was also a critical hit, certifying Krasinski’s unique touch as a director.
After their successful movies together, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt were certified as a power couple in Hollywood.
Emily Blunt Has Appeared in Fewer Movies and TV Shows Than Husband John Krasinski
Emily Blunt is picky with her roles and chooses the ones that speak to her
Emily Blunt started hers in theater, once appearing alongside Dame Judie Dench in The Royal Family. She did more plays in her early years before transitioning to television roles. Her big breakout, however, came just after her husband's.
Blunt's breakout role was in 2006's television movie Gideon's Daughter with Bill Nighly. She played Natasha, who was distant from her father, Gideon. The film follows how the two mend their relationship with the help of Gideon's love interest, Stella. Blunt's portrayal of the cold, yet broken Natasha won her a SAG award for Best Supporting Actress in Television.
In the same year, Blunt played the obnoxious secretary Emily who lived by Miranda Pope’s every word in The Devil Wears Prada.
From then on, Blunt went on to play more memorable roles in different genres. From drama to comedy to action to sci-fi to horror, Blunt took on roles she loved. But she kept her appearances mainly on the silver screen, having over 30 film credits to her name.
Here are Emily Blunt's top 10 highest-grossing films based on The Numbers:
| Movie | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oppenheimer | $329,862,540 | $644,370,572 | $974,233,112 |
| The Edge of Tomorrow | $100,206,256 | $266,822,724 | $367,028,980 |
| Mary Poppins Returns | $171,958,438 | $173,648,062 | $345,606,500 |
| A Quiet Place | $188,024,361 | $146,852,309 | $334,876,670 |
| The Devil wears Prada | $124,740,460 | $201,332,695 | $326,073,155 |
| A Quiet Place: Part II | $160,215,764 | $136,434,592 | $296,650,356 |
| Gulliver's Travels | $42,779,261 | $189,238,587 | $232,017,848 |
| Into the Woods | $128,002,372 | $84,413,945 | $212,416,317 |
| Jungle Cruise | $116,987,516 | $93,482,287 | $210,469,803 |
| Gnomeo and Juliet | $99,967,670 | $93,770,307 | 193,737,977 |
In 2023, Emily Blunt received critical praise for her portrayal as Katherine "Kitty" Oppenheimer, a biologist and wife of J. Robert Oppenheimer, in Oppenheimer. She was also nominated as a supporting actress in several awards.
Emily Blunt has always been picky with her projects, going with a character she resonates with rather than what the mainstream wants. Blunt revealed three words that would make her reject a role.
"It's the worst thing ever when you open a script and read the words 'strong female lead,' she told The Telegraph. "That makes me roll my eyes - I'm already out. I'm bored. Those roles are written as incredibly stoic. You spend the whole time acting tough and saying tough things," she added.
This personal choice has made Emily Blunt lose out on many roles, including ones from the MCU. It's little wonder her credits show a plethora of roles spanning different genres, and she makes sure not to play the same role twice.
John Krasinski And Emily Blunt Have A Joint Net Worth Of $80 Million
John Krasinski made more than his wife Emily Blunt, although she has more blockbuster hits
The power couple has put a lot into increasing their net worth and it shows. According to Celebrity Net Worth, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt have a joint net worth of $80 million primarily made from their acting projects.
However, The Richest places Emily Blunt’s net worth at $16 million. This she made through her acting projects. Emily Blunt was listed among the richest actresses in 2020, taking home $22.2 million in 12 months. For Oppenheimer, Blunt reportedly received $4 million for her role as Kitty Oppenheimer.
Meanwhile, John Krasinski made the bulk of his fortune through acting and mostly as a director/producer for his movies. His salary for most of his projects is not disclosed. However, Krasinski reportedly made $2 million per episode for Jack Ryan.
Their staggering wealth combined with modest living attracts fans to this couple, and even though Emily Blunt had fewer movie and TV show roles than her husband, John Krasinski, they make a great team both on and off-screen.
