Meryl Streep is reflecting on her long-evolving relationship with fashion editor Anna Wintour as excitement builds for the upcoming The Devil Wears Prada sequel.
Speaking during a special Front Row conversation with Andy Cohen on SiriusXM, Streep was joined by co-stars Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci to revisit the legacy of the iconic film.
Building Miranda Priestly from Imagination
Streep revealed that when she originally created the legendary character Miranda Priestly, she deliberately avoided direct imitation. Instead, she relied on her imagination to shape a powerful and commanding figure of leadership.
She explained that the goal was to build a version of authority that felt entirely her own, asking herself what she might be like if she were in charge.
From Inspiration to Mutual Respect
The actress also shared how her dynamic with Wintour has changed significantly over the past two decades. What once may have been distant has evolved into a relationship built on mutual respect.
Streep revealed that Wintour personally reached out after hearing about the sequel, asking what direction the new project would take.
According to Streep, she reassured the fashion icon that there was no need for concern, suggesting the portrayal remains respectful and in good spirit.
A New Chapter for an Iconic Role
With the sequel on the horizon, interest in the original film’s legacy has surged once again. Streep noted that her evolving understanding of Wintour over the years has added a new layer of perspective to the role that defined a generation.
As anticipation builds, fans are eager to see how the next chapter of The Devil Wears Prada will honor its iconic characters while introducing a fresh narrative for a new era.
