In a few days, the highly anticipated film, “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” will be released in theaters. This will mark Meryl Streep’s return to her iconic role as Miranda Priestly, inspired by Anna Wintour. During the film’s promotion, Vogue managed to secure a joint interview with both women. The interview was conducted by Greta Gerwig, in which Anna Wintour expressed her honor at being portrayed by Meryl Streep.
“When I heard rumors about this new film, I called Meryl to confirm if it was true. I knew she would tell me if the project was good,” explained Anna Wintour. She further mentioned, “She had not read the script yet, so she said she would call me back. And she did. She read the script, called me back, and said, ‘Anna, I think it’s going to work.’ She didn’t talk much about the plot, but I trusted her completely.”
During this special interview, Greta Gerwig asked Anna Wintour and Meryl Streep how women can dress to display their power. Anna Wintour responded, “I don’t think it’s absolutely necessary to wear a strict suit to the office. Take the example of women we admire, Michelle Obama, for instance.” She emphasized that regardless of the brand she wears, Michelle Obama “always stays true to herself.” Anna Wintour also admired New York’s new First Lady for her relaxed style and vintage pieces, stating, “Melania Trump also stays true to herself.”
It is worth noting that Anna Wintour has always rejected the idea of Melania Trump appearing on the cover of Vogue, claiming she did not fit their editorial line. Melania expressed her displeasure at being overlooked for a cover feature, citing the cover appearances of other prominent women.
Meryl Streep also added her perspective to the discussion by mentioning a controversial incident involving Melania Trump’s choice of attire during a visit to migrant children. She highlighted the message on Melania’s coat, which read, “I really don’t care, do u?” when she was visiting detained children. Melania defended herself by later stating that the message was intended for the press, not the children.
