Meryl Streep brought her signature humor to the New York premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2, joking about the surprising youthfulness of her iconic character, Miranda Priestly. When asked what might shock fans about seeing the formidable editor-in-chief two decades later, the 76-year-old actress quipped, "How young she is!"
Dressed in a striking red leather Givenchy cape dress, Streep reflected on the enduring appeal of the franchise, crediting the film's passionate fanbase for the long-awaited reunion. "The fans told us what this movie was," she shared. "We knew it was great and we thought it was fun. But a lot of great, fun movies don't move the way this did, on a trajectory to decades later."
Beyond the playful banter, Streep revealed a deeper interest in exploring the evolving world of fashion media. In a recent interview, she explained her motivation for returning to the role, noting the seismic shifts in the industry. "I was interested in the business part of it," she said, "that thing of carrying the weight of many, many people’s jobs, running a big organization, keeping it going somehow."
She continued, "Now that everything’s disintegrating, now that these institutions are being undermined or exploded in a way that who knows what is happening in the world right now—I wondered what they were going to do. And I do think they’ve located something true about the business now."
Streep also drew inspiration from Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, the rumored real-life counterpart to Miranda Priestly. "I did think honestly about Anna," she admitted, "and tried to imagine what it was like to carry her responsibility and to be as interested in the world and curious as she must have to be. That’s the key, I think, to being alive: Always breaking new water. Always breaking the waves."
With the sequel set to hit theaters on May 1, Streep's enthusiasm is palpable. As she put it simply, "We’re not done yet."