Did Meryl Streep’s Performance In The Devil Wears Prada Offend Anna Wintour? The Fashion Mogul Shares Her Take

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Among all the films released in the last quarter of a century, there’s no arguing that “The Devil Wears Prada” is frequently mentioned as one of the top movies from the 2000s by many movie enthusiasts like myself. This comedy stands out for its iconic fashion, unforgettable dialogue, and remarkable performances, to the extent that a sequel based on the book adaptation is currently being filmed and set to grace our screens in 2026. Meryl Streep’s portrayal of the devilish title character is strikingly reminiscent of a real-life figure: Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief at Vogue. Recently, she’s shared her thoughts about the movie.

What Did Anna Wintour Think Of Meryl Streep’s Performance In The Devil Wears Prada?

It’s quite uncommon for someone to achieve such enduring celebrity status that they become a character in a book, which later turns into a successful movie. Even though Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt, who are returning in the sequel, significantly contributed to the success of “The Devil Wears Prada,” it might be that the film wouldn’t have been as cherished without Meryl Streep’s portrayal of Miranda Priestly. Many people believe that Miranda is modeled after Anna Wintour, a long-time Vogue editor who is known to admire Rihanna and A$AP Rocky.

The editor-in-chief of a trendy magazine (responsible for organizing the high-end Met Gala annually) recently appeared on The New Yorker Radio Hour, where she was asked about her feelings regarding the movie portrayal of her character and whether she felt offended by it. However, she later seemed to accept or approve of this representation in the film. When questioned about these apparent changes, Anna Wintour responded:

At the movie premiere, I chose to wear Prada, unaware of the plot. It seems the fashion world had a gentle concern that the film might portray me in an unfavorable manner.

It’s hard for most people to imagine having a book written about them, let alone a movie made where a character is based on us. But what if we were invited to the premiere of this film without knowing what to expect?

Now, considering that the popular 2006 movie was based on a novel which had been a New York Times bestseller three years prior, I think it’s safe to assume that Kim Kardashian’s stylish friend might have had at least some idea that she was being depicted in the film, albeit vaguely.

As a fan of Meryl Streep, I was thrilled when I unexpectedly came across her on set while she was filming “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” And let me tell you, her reaction was nothing like the character Miranda Priestly she plays in the movie. Instead, it was heartwarmingly adorable!

To put it simply, Miranda wasn’t the most exceptional representation. In truth, she comes across as rather demanding and acerbic towards her employees, particularly Andy Hathaway, regarding their work and style. While this portrayal paints a somewhat nice picture of her behavior, it does cast Wintour in a challenging light. However, she acknowledged that the depiction was indeed “exaggerated,” as the host mentioned, and emphasized that it was overly dramatic.

Indeed, it was a caricature, indeed. However, let me clarify that we’re talking about Meryl Streep here, an extraordinary actress. I subsequently watched the movie, and I must say, I found it extremely entertaining and hilarious.

Achieving emotional detachment from a situation seems impressive, doesn’t it? Indeed, she managed to view the tale merely as fiction and appreciate its development. To sum up, Wintour remarked that she treated it as a mere story.

In my opinion, it was packed with laughter and intelligence. It showed a great deal of cleverness. It starred Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt. Simply put, they were outstanding. And ultimately, I felt it was a well-deserved recognition.

It seems she was capable of acknowledging instances where the portrayal aligned with her reality, and despite its limitations, found it relatively fair. This shows her resilience, a quality likely crucial for her success in her career.

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2025-09-10 03:12