Stanley Tucci has blessed us with a buffet of unforgettable characters over the years, but when it comes to which one is basically his personality twin, the answer is as crisp and well-tailored as a designer suit.
The 64-year-old acting legend stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show on Monday (March 17), where Kal Penn—yes, Kumar himself—was filling in for Kelly. When asked which of his many roles is closest to his real-life self, Stanley didn’t hesitate.
“Nigel in The Devil Wears Prada,” he declared, probably with the same level of confidence as a man who knows the importance of a well-fitted blazer.
If you somehow missed this cinematic masterpiece (fix that immediately), Nigel Kipling is the effortlessly stylish, delightfully snarky art director who serves looks and brutal honesty in equal measure.
“He’s very stylish, and he can be a bit caustic. But he’s got a good heart. I mean, I think I have a good heart,” Stanley mused, undoubtedly making the audience swoon with his signature mix of charm and self-deprecation.
Translation? Tucci is the perfect blend of biting wit, designer taste, and a heart of gold—a rare mix, much like the perfect martini (which, coincidentally, he probably makes better than anyone else on the planet).
So, if you ever wondered what it’s like to be Stanley Tucci, just channel Nigel: dress impeccably, deliver your sarcasm with a side of warmth, and always, always have a killer one-liner ready.
