Streep Walked Away from Prada, Then Doubled Her Pay for the Sequel
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.