Apr 22, 2026

Shreya Pandey

Lesser-known Facts About Devil Wears Prada Ahead of Sequel Of Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep Starrer


The Devil Wears Prada 2 is all set to hit the big screens globally on May 1. Ahead of the sequel, let's revisit lesser-known facts of the first movie. 

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Fashion insiders, editors and beauty experts were cast as extras in the movie scenes to seek advice. 

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Another lesser-known detail is that the film’s famous “cerulean blue” monologue was expanded from the original script. Meryl Streep worked closely on refining the speech.  

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Anne Hathaway was not the first choice for Andy Sachs. Several big names were considered before she landed the role. Hathaway famously had to fight hard to be cast. 

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Costume designer Patricia Field curated an enviable wardrobe featuring luxury brands. However, many high-end designers initially refused to collaborate, fearing backlash from the fashion industry.

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The character of Miranda Priestly is widely believed to be inspired by Anna Wintour, the editor of Vogue. However, Streep later clarified that it was based on directors Mike Nichols & Clint Eastwood.

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