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Meryl Streep reportedly earned $12.5 million for The Devil Wears Prada 2, with Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt each taking the same $12.5 million after a favored-nations deal, plus lucrative box‑office bonuses that could push each over $20 million if the sequel keeps performing; the film had a $100 million budget and is nearing $300 million globally in box office.
Variety reports that The Devil Wears Prada 2 is paying its female leads big salaries and generous bonuses: Meryl Streep earned $12.5 million, with Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt also taking home $12.5 million under a favored-nations deal, plus box-office bonuses that could push each past $20 million if the film continues to perform as it heads toward about $300 million globally.
Emily Blunt arrived at the 2026 Met Gala wearing a $500,000 Mikimoto pearl body necklace—thousands of Akoya pearls surrounding a 21.85-carat pear-shaped morganite with 45.97 carats of diamonds—described by her team as turning jewelry into the garment and embodying the event's 'Fashion Is Art' theme.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 delivered a boffo worldwide debut, with a $77 million domestic opening that topped expectations and strong international performance that placed it No.1 in most markets. The film also marks career-best openings for Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt and is framed as a rare female-led blockbuster kickstarting the summer, though it faced stiff competition in Japan from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
The Cut argues that in The Devil Wears Prada 2, Coach serves as a punchline for Emily Charlton’s fall from grace—from a Dior path to a less glamorous Runway editor role—highlighted by the scene where Andy asks, 'How are things at Coach?'; the piece notes Coach’s Gen Z appeal but a film that mostly roasts brands, and ends with Andy predicting Emily will get another big chance.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, in Hollywood to support Emily Blunt at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, was pulled over by Los Angeles police for tinted windows on his car; it isn’t clear whether he received a ticket or a warning.
Emily Blunt’s remark that you should pursue work you love even if you earn little money drew online backlash, with critics accusing her of being out of touch for people who must keep unfulfilling jobs to pay rent. The Cut notes Blunt’s long acting career and wealth, while memes highlight the rent/paycheck reality of many fans. The piece also pokes fun at Prada 2 press tour vibes and broadens the convo to how celebrity privilege intersects with ordinary financial struggles.
Vulture reports stylist Leslie Fremar publicly claims she inspired the Emily character in The Devil Wears Prada. Fremar, who once worked as Anna Wintour’s assistant and helped hire Weisberger, told Vogue’s Run-Through that she believes lines in the book were drawn from conversations with her, and she described an exchange where Weisberger was told “a million girls would kill for the job.” She also recounts receiving an early copy of the 2003 book that was even harsher than the published version, providing new context to the origins of the character tied to Fremar’s experiences in Vogue’s fashion scene.
Meryl Streep revealed she initially declined The Devil Wears Prada (2006), but after the studio doubled her offer following her request for more money, she accepted, saying she was ready to retire before realizing she could push for better pay. She returns as Miranda Priestley in The Devil Wears Prada 2 alongside Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, with a broader cast announced.
Celebrity stylist Leslie Fremar says she was the real-life inspiration for Emily, the assistant to Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada, based on her eight months working with Lauren Weisberger at Vogue; Weisberger later wrote the book about her time with Anna Wintour, and Fremar notes Blunt’s measured reaction to the revelation.
Stylist Leslie Fremar says she was the real-life inspiration for Emily, the sharp first assistant in The Devil Wears Prada, recounting that she helped hire author Lauren Weisberger and knew Weisberger wrote about their Vogue world; she says an editor softened the darker portrayal, recalls telling Emily Blunt she was the living Emily, and notes she felt betrayed at the time but can still enjoy the film, while Weisberger’s spokesperson did not respond.
Leslie Fremar, the real-life inspiration for Emily Charlton in The Devil Wears Prada, reveals on Vogue’s Run-Through that Weisberger’s memoir felt like betrayal and that she often felt high-strung while doing the job, recalling Wintour’s reaction to the book and noting connections to Emily Blunt’s film portrayal as a breakthrough moment.
Early reactions to The Devil Wears Prada 2 praise its charm and heart, with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway delivering strong returns alongside Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci; the screenplay by Aline Brosh McKenna, a stylish fashion energy, and new cast members like Kenneth Branagh set the stage for a likely summer hit, opening May 1, 2026.
Devil Wears Prada 2 is generating buzz after Variety noted Emily Blunt’s character bears a Sánchez–Bezos–like flair, with the actress playing a billionaire’s glamorous partner; Blunt’s reps deny the resemblance, while the piece tie-ins to real-life Vogue rumors, Met Gala ties, and ongoing coverage of the Bezos–Sánchez connection, framing the chatter as pop‑culture intrigue rather than a factual portrayal.
Emily Blunt’s NYC premiere look for Devil Wears Prada 2 featured a sleek glass bun inspired by Kate Moss’s 1990s style, paired with a Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown and Tresemmé products to achieve a polished, understated red-carpet finish.