Vanessa Williams Cast as Miranda in Devil Wears Prada Musical
8. Streep, despite her numerous accolades, found herself in a situation reminiscent of her character Miranda Priestly. She admitted to Variety that the initial offer for the part was not reflective of her value, prompting her to negotiate for a higher pay, which was eventually doubled after her “goodbye moment.” This experience taught Streep to advocate for herself at the age of 55.
9. In addition to the pay, Streep had specific demands to avoid turning Miranda into a caricature. She insisted on key scenes and even took control of her character’s trademark white hair by showing up with the icy locks without any discussion, effectively channeling Miranda’s persona in the process.