John Krasinski Shares Sweet Story of How His Kids Inspired Latest Film
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Originally appeared on E! Online
John Krasinski never wants his home to become a quiet place.
In fact, The Office alum is happiest when his and Emily Blunt's two daughters Hazel, 10, and Violet, 7, are loudly playing make believe—which partially inspired John's newest film endeavor IF, which stands for "imaginary friends."
"I would watch my kids disappear every day into this magical that Emily and I aren't invited into," John told E! News during IF's New York premiere May 13. "And it was COVID, because I saw their lights starting to dwindle. I could see they were playing fewer and fewer imaginary games, and they started asking big questions and they were letting the world in."
He continued, "I said, 'Emily oh my god, that's the definition of growing up. They're deciding whether or not they should let go of childhood.' And I went, 'No. You don't have to make that decision. That magical world you created is there for you always, you can always go back.'" (For more from the IF premiere, tune into E! News tonight May 14 at 11 p.m.)
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In fact, celebrating worlds and friends—both real and imaginary—has become fun for John's entire family.
"I literally just found out this weekend that my dad had an imaginary friend—we hadn't even talked about it yet," the 44-year-old revealed. "I was like, 'Dad what? You know I've been making this.' He was like, 'I've been waiting for this moment to tell you.'"
But while IF was a kind of homage to John's daughters—and one they're sure to love—Emily has previously shared how Hazel and Violet don't often like to watch their parents on the big screen, even when the content is age appropriate.
"They've seen Mary Poppins and Jungle Cruise," the Oppenheimer actress told E! News in November 2022, "and they've seen some of The Office, which they liked a lot. They don't really want to watch us on screen. They've got that ownership of us as parents."
She joked, "They're not like running to see me in a movie, which keeps you humble."
For more of Emily and John's sweet journey to parenthood, keep reading.
Love At First Sight!
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski met in 2008, where John says that it was love at first sight.
On a visit to The Ellen Degeneres Show, he said, "I met her and I was so nervous. I was like, 'Oh god, I think I'm going to fall in love with her.' As I shook her hand I went, ‘I like you.'"
Fairytale Romance
The couple—who wed in 2010—make an appearance in 2013 at the Critics' Choice Awards.
Met Gala Ready
In May 2013, Blunt channels her inner character from The Devil Wears Prada alongside her husband as they party away at the Met Gala.
Hollar At Your Girl
Too cute! The lovely couple only have eyes for one another at a New York screening for Krasinski's film, The Hollars', in Aug. 2016.
BTS
John supports Emily at the 2017 SAG Awards, where she was nominated for her role in The Girl On The Train. He shared this adorable shot to Instagram captioning it, "So proud of this nominee!"
Red Carpet Cuties
Moments later, the duo hits the red carpet looking absolutely stunning.
Happy Wife, Happy Life
The two share a look of love at the 2017 BAFTA Awards.
Hot Parents
Blunt and Krasinski look as cute as can be at the Time 100 Gala in April 2018.
Dapper Duo
The stylish pair are caught hand-in-hand in New York City during the summer of 2018.
Quiet on Set!
In Oct. 2018, the couple celebrate their movie A Quiet Place by catching a private screening of their film.
GOTV!
We loved seeing the duo encouraging their fans to vote in the 2018 midterms.
Premiere PDA
John supports Emily at the premiere of Mary Poppins Returns in Los Angeles in Nov. 2018. The adorable duo hold hands as they pose for pictures together on the carpet.
Darling Duo
The two turn heads at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards.
Perfect Pair
The dynamic duo look stunning while attending the 2019 SAG Awards.
SAG Selfie
Before heading to the 2019 SAG Awards, Krasinski uploaded this sweet selfie to his Instagram.
Proud Spouse
The two appear at the 2019 SAG Awards, where the actress won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role.
Movie Night
The couple enjoy a screening of Fighting With My Family in New York in February 2019.
Film Festival Fun
The couple poses while at the SXSW Festival in Austin where A Quiet Place—in which Blunt stars and Krasinski acts and directs—premiered.
Supportive Spouses
The pair look gorgeous at the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Jan. 2019. Blunt was nominated for her lead role in Mary Poppins Returns.
Twinning!
The two wear matching tuxes at the 2019 Writers Guild of America Awards.
Cute Couple
The stars appear at the 19th Annual AFI Awards at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills in Jan. 2019.
A Quiet Place Part II Premiere
The two are all smiles at the 2020 premiere of their movie.
All Smiles
Krasinski watches as his wife poses for pics at the 2023 SAG Awards.
Out With the Kiddos
The pair bring their daughters Hazel, 9, and Violet, 7, to the 2023 US Open, marking a rare public sighting of the family all together.
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