Anne Hathaway Reveals If Meryl Streep Went Method on ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’
Meryl Streep didn’t have to scream anyone’s name on the set of The Devil Wears Prada 2.
In fact, as costar Anne Hathaway revealed, Meryl decided not to use method acting this time around while playing Runway editor Miranda Priestly on the sequel to the 2006 film.
“On the first one, Meryl made a huge sacrifice because she loves the hang,” Anne exclusively shared with E! News Creator Cam host Erin Lim Rhodes at the April 20 New York City premiere of the film. “Meryl loves being by the camera truck. She loves just the conversations that happen, the laughs.”
But as the 43-year-old explained, while making the first film, Meryl felt like the cast “would just be a little sharper, stand a little taller” if they didn’t feel “so comfortable around her,” if she was more like the strict magazine boss on set.
“So, she gave up all of that socializing time that she loved so much,” Anne continued. “That way we would just feel that much more in our own characters.”
However, when it came time for the sequel, Meryl decided she did want to spend more time with her costars and gave up her method technique. As Anne recalled, Meryl told her costars—including Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci—“You guys can do it yourselves.”
As for Anne—who wore a red Louis Vuitton gown for the premiere—she explained that she tried to stay out of her head on set and not feel pressure to make a groundbreaking sequel following the first movie.
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“I’m kind of through that time in my life,” she admitted. “I don’t really want to focus on that part. I just kind of accept it.”
“Of course, there’s pressure, of course there’s expectation, of course there’s these things,” the Oscar winner told E!. “But this is the team that did it the first time. I would have felt scared if I was with a different team.”
Plus, The Devil Wears Prada helped shine a light on “just how deeply and passionately people love fashion.”
“So many people have told me that they dreamed big for their lives because of these characters,” Anne shared. “It’s been overwhelming to see that that is as true in New York City as it is in Seoul, South Korea, as it is in Shanghai. It’s been overwhelming.”
For all the iconic looks from The Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour, keep reading.
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Mexico City, Mexico
Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep kicked off the Devil Wears Prada 2 tour with a press conference at Frida Kahlo‘s home La Casa Azul in unforgettable monochrome suits.
The Princess Diaries star stepped out in a Schiaparelli black ensemble during the March 30 event, while the Oscar winner wore a bright red Dolce & Gabbana suit.
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Mexico City, Mexico
Gird your loins because the Mamma Mia! star swapped out her red look for a stunning navy blue Schiaparelli number at the Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere at the Anahuacalli Museum later that day.
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Tokyo, Japan
Meryl was nothing short of groundbreaking in her red-and-white Chanel two-piece suit and skirt featuring a black fringe at the April 6 Japan premiere.
Meanwhile, the Princess Diaries star opted for a black-and-red ruffle-skirted Valentino gown at the Roppongi Hills Arena.
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Seoul, South Korea
Everybody wants to be these Devil Wears Prada 2 stars at the press conference in South Korea on April 8.
Meryl arrived at the Four Seasons hotel in a red Prada suit featuring a double-breasted blazer, accessorized with a brown leather belt. Anne stepped out in a Vaquera ensemble featuring black leather pants and a white off-the-shoulder top.
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Seoul, South Korea
The costars didn’t bore anyone when swapping color palettes for the premiere that evening at Times Square, with Anne opting for a red Balenciaga dress featuring a billowing bomber jacket top and form-fitting skirt. For Meryl’s part, she wore a all-black custom Celine suit and matching sunglasses.
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Shanghai, China
Meryl stepped out at the April 10 premiere in a satin blue YSL midi dress featuring a high mock neck collar and a black sash along the waist. She completed her look with a YSL sunglasses, a dazzling Cindy Chao brooch and Alexandre Birman heels.
Meanwhile, Anne arrived in an ethereal Susan Fang strapless gown, complete with pink and blue ruffles.
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New York City
By all means, Meryl paired her pinstripe suit with prescription Saint Laurent sunglasses, available at MyEyeDr., while stepping out in the Big Apple on April 16.
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New York City
Meryl and Anne were joined by Emily Blunt (wearing Schiaparelli and Mikimoto jewelry) and Stanley Tucci at the movie’s red carpet premiere April 20.
Meryl wore a Givenchy caped gown with long leather gloves and matching boots, while Anne donned a strapless Louis Vuitton cocktail dress.
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