Who is John Krasinski’s controversial brother Paul? The 2m tall former basketball player recently made headlines for suing 8 different women

Sep 21 , 2024

John Krasinski, Paul Krasinski and Emily Blunt. Photo: Getty Images

The Office star and Emily Blunt’s husband John Krasinski has 2 older brothers, including tech CEO and wellness retreat founder Paul Krasinski, who has alleged several women defamed him online

John Krasinski and Emily Blunt are a beloved couple both inside and outside Hollywood. YouTube compilations of the pair rack up millions of views each year, with commenters going so far as to write, “If they ever divorce, there’s no hope for the world.”

The same cannot be said about John’s brother, Paul Krasinski, and his relationships though. Since May, Paul has made headlines for suing eight women for alleged defamation. While the lawsuit has since been settled out of court, let’s take a closer look at who Paul is – and just how he arrived at this point.

John Krasinski played basketball at an Ivy League school

Paul Krasinski is an impressive two metres tall, and was a basketball player at university. Photo: @thefarmhouseplymouth/Instagram

Born to Ronald and Mary Krasinski, Paul grew up in Newton, Massachusetts – a town near Boston – with his brothers Kevin and John.

Standing at just over two metres tall, Paul excelled at basketball from a young age and captained the team at Brown University.

After graduating with honours in organisational behaviour and management, Paul attended Columbia Business School, according to his LinkedIn page, and eventually became a tech founder and CEO after years in the data marketing industry.

His software company, Epicenter Experience, was established in 2016, and according to LinkedIn, “enables consumers and brands to communicate directly via mobile, share their in-location experiences, and exchange value to make everyday interactions more valuable”.

He founded a passion discovery retreat

Paul Krasinski with well-known conservationist Jane Goodall at The Farmhouse. Photo: @thefarmhouseplymouth/Instagram

Inspired by his father’s belief in building personal connections, Paul also founded a retreat named The Farmhouse a year later, designed to help young people and creatives find their passion in life, reports People.

“Until now, there really hasn’t been a place where people who are struggling to find their path could go and interact with others just like them,” Paul told the outlet. “The Farmhouse is this place.”