Meryl Streep reveals surprising inspiration behind Miranda Priestly from ‘The Devil Wears Prada’, and it's not Anna Wintour
etimes.in / Apr 08, 2026, 12:35 (IST)
Meryl Streep, reprising her iconic role as Miranda Priestly in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' revealed the character's inspiration wasn't Anna Wintour, but a blend of directors Mike Nichols and Clint Eastwood. Streep described Miranda as a 'baby' of the two, embodying Nichols' commanding yet humorous directing style. The film's sequel is slated for release on May 1.