“I found it highly enjoyable and very funny,” Anna Wintour said of The Devil Wears Prada 2 during its premiere in New York City on April 20, 2026. This marks a significant change for the longtime editorial director of Vogue, who had previously expressed hesitation about the original film.
Wintour, who served as editor-in-chief of Vogue for an impressive 37 years, has often been compared to Meryl Streep’s iconic character, Miranda Priestly. The original film, released in 2006 and based on Lauren Weisberger’s experiences working for Wintour, featured Streep in a role that earned her an Academy Award nomination. In contrast to her initial concerns—”I think the fashion industry was very sweetly concerned for me about the film, that it was going to paint me in some kind of difficult light,” she remarked—Wintour now embraces this cultural icon status.
The sequel’s release has prompted a wave of nostalgia and excitement within the fashion industry. Wintour has even participated in promoting the film, appearing on the cover of Vogue alongside Streep. Their collaboration highlights the affection and respect that has developed between them over the years.
Despite stepping back as editor-in-chief in June 2025, Wintour continues to influence fashion as Vogue’s global editorial director and chief content officer for Condé Nast. Her first cover featured Israeli model Michaela Bercu in 1988, marking the beginning of a remarkable career that has shaped modern fashion journalism.
Key facts about Anna Wintour:
- Wintour is known for her exacting standards and demanding management style.
- She was once referred to as ‘Nuclear Wintour’ due to her approach at British Vogue.
- The original The Devil Wears Prada film helped cement her status as a cultural icon.
Now, as she embraces The Devil Wears Prada 2, it seems that both she and the film have come full circle. As one industry insider noted, “She knows how beloved the first film was and still is.” With this new chapter unfolding, fans eagerly await how this sequel will resonate with audiences—just as its predecessor did.
