The Current Whereabouts of Emily Blunt’s Character from The Devil Wears Prada
8. Streep, before taking the part, demonstrated her inner Miranda Priestly. Despite having already won two Oscars and received another 11 nominations, Streep had not quite mastered negotiating for higher pay. However, this time, she spoke up. In an interview with Variety, she explained, “The offer was not quite reflective of my true value to the project.” After a “goodbye moment,” they doubled the offer. Streep, at 55, had finally learned how to advocate for herself.
9. Streep had additional requests. Concerned about avoiding a caricature, she insisted on two specific scenes: the “business of fashion” where Miranda educates Andy on her cerulean sweater, and a vulnerable scene in a hotel room where Miranda is without her usual armor. Streep also introduced the idea of white hair, appearing at a meeting with the studio head sporting the icy locks. Director Frankel shared with EW, “Meryl embodied Miranda in that meeting, and without a word exchanged, the decision was made about the hair.”