Stanley Tucci sees himself as a 'grandfather' to One Direction star

Stanley Tucci recently shared the story of how his friendship with Harry Styles began, and he expressed that he views himself as a 'grandfather' figure to the amazing pop star.

On Friday's episode of Lorraine, the 63-year-old actor sat down with temporary host Ranvir Singh, 47, to chat about his latest book, What I Ate In One Year. In the book, he shares insights on how he prepares meals for celebrity dinner guests like Harry.

In a conversation about Harry, who is 30, the TV host inquired of Stanley about the friendship that developed between him and the singer.

He said that they were introduced by a mutual friend, and from there, their friendship grew stronger.

He mentioned, "We formed a friendship through a common acquaintance, and for some reason, we just continued to be friends."

Stanley Tucci recently shared the story of how he became friends with Harry Styles and confessed that he views himself as a 'grandfather' figure to the 'remarkable' pop singer.

On Friday's episode of Lorraine, the 63-year-old actor sat down with substitute host Ranvir Singh, who is 47, to chat about his latest book, 'What I Ate In One Year.' In the book, he shares insights about preparing meals for high-profile dinner guests, including Harry.

While talking about how Harry, who is 30, is portrayed in his book, the TV host inquired with Stanley about the origins of their friendship with the singer.

"He's simply wonderful, and both Felicity and I adore him. I believe I might play a somewhat playful role in Harry's life."

Ranvir then interjected, asking if Stanley considered himself a sort of mentor to Harry. Stanley smiled and replied, "I wouldn’t say I'm a mentor, but I do feel like a grandfather to him. He's truly an amazing person."

The surprising bond between Stanley and Harry came to light during the 2023 BRIT Awards.

Harry, who won all four BRIT awards he was nominated for, received his last award of the evening, the prestigious Album of the Year trophy, from Stanley.

Harry began his speech by saying, "I can't think of anyone I care about more than Stanley Tucci, so this really means a lot to me."

As Styles' producers, Tyler Johnson and Kid Harpoon, expressed their gratitude, the two were seen sharing a warm hug.

Earlier in the evening, Stanley mentioned to British comedian Mo Gilligan, "I’m a fan of Harry Styles," and numerous videos showcasing their friendship quickly became popular online.

The exact start of their friendship is unclear, but it appears that Stanley has been a dedicated admirer of Harry's music for quite some time. This is evident from his Instagram post after the BRIT Awards, where he mentioned that he listens to "this man's" music daily while he cooks.

He confirmed that they were introduced by a mutual friend, and their friendship grew stronger from there.

He mentioned, "We connected through a common friend, and I guess... we've just remained friends ever since."

He said, "He's really wonderful, and both Felicity and I adore him. I feel like I might be a bit of a cool role model for Harry." (seen at the BRIT Awards in 2023)

Ranvir then jumped in with a question about whether he saw himself as a kind of mentor to Harry. Stanley smiled in response and replied, "I wouldn't call myself a mentor, but I do see him like a grandfather figure. He's truly an amazing person."

The acclaimed actor and bestselling author from the New York Times released his book, What I Consumed in a Year, on Thursday.

The book chronicles a year of dining experiences in various places, including restaurants, kitchens, film sets, and promotional events, both locally and internationally.

Critics noted that the book offers an incredibly enjoyable insight into a vibrant life brimming with joy, delicious meals, family moments, adventures, careers, interests, and affection.

In addition to his book, Stanley has directed five films and has acted in more than seventy films, numerous TV shows, and around a dozen stage productions both on and off Broadway.

He has been put forward for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and a Grammy for spoken word. He is the proud recipient of two Golden Globe Awards and six Emmys, along with many other prestigious honors and recognitions in his field.