Anna Wintour Calls ’The Devil Wears Prada‘ a ‘Fair Shot’ two Decades After release
NEW YORK – Anna wintour, the longtime editor-in-chief of Vogue, has publicly offered her assessment of the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada for the first time, calling it “a fair shot” and “highly enjoyable.” The revelation comes nearly two decades after the film’s release, which was loosely based on Wintour’s former assistant, Lauren Weisberger, and her experiences at the magazine.Wintour, who previously deflected direct questions about the film, praised the performances of Meryl Streep, who earned an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of the formidable Miranda Priestly, and also Emily Blunt and Anne Hathaway. Her comments, recently made public, arrive as a sequel to the beloved film is currently in production in New York, starring the original cast alongside new addition Kenneth Branagh. The original film’s enduring cultural impact and the anticipation surrounding the sequel have renewed interest in the real-life inspiration behind the story.
The Vogue editor acknowledged being initially surprised by the film’s subtlety, noting that she and Miuccia prada frequently discuss the movie. “I say to her: ‘Well, it was really good for you,'” Wintour shared.She also highlighted the film’s humor and wit, adding that it “had a lot of humour to it. It had a lot of wit.”
For years, Wintour avoided directly addressing the film, once stating in 2023 to the BBC that it was “for the audience…to decide if there are any similarities between me and Miranda Priestly.” The Devil Wears Prada, adapted from Weisberger’s 2003 novel, grossed $326 million worldwide on a $40 million budget and has maintained a meaningful presence in popular culture.The announcement of chloe Malle as Wintour’s successor as editor-in-chief of Vogue was recently made, though Wintour will continue in her roles as chief content officer for Condé Nast and global editorial director of Vogue. The sequel is expected to continue the film’s exploration of the high-stakes world of fashion and the complexities of ambition and personal sacrifice.
