Although, according to him, he hasnt been sitting around waiting for the honor.
John Krasinski as Jim Halpert, Jenna Fischer as Pam Halpert.
the actor joked in his cover story interview.

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That said, he admitted that his wife,Emily Blunt, was pretty jazzed about it.
I did tell Emily, and she was very excited.
There was a lot of joy involved in me telling her, he said.

John Krasinski as Jim Halpert, Jenna Fischer as Pam Halpert.
I mean, that was the most mind-expanding experience of my life.
I was lucky enough to go to a great school and get a great education.

Emily Blunt and John Krasinski attend the American Institute for Stuttering 18th Annual Gala, hosted by Blunt, on September 16, 2024, in New York City.