Let’s talk about the legendary Meryl Streep and her unforgettable role as Miranda Priestly in the iconic film "The Devil Wears Prada." While fans have celebrated this performance for years, it turns out that portraying the fierce and unforgiving fashion editor wasn’t all glamorous. In fact, Meryl recently revealed that she was "so depressed" during the filming of the movie. Can you believe it?
Behind the Scenes: Meryl's Struggles on Set
Speaking to Entertainment Weekly in celebration of the film's 15th anniversary, Meryl Streep, now 71, opened up about her experience filming "The Devil Wears Prada." She shared, "It was horrible! I was miserable in my trailer." She went on to say that while everyone else was having a great time, she was left feeling isolated and unhappy. "I could hear them all laughing and having a blast, but I was so down in the dumps," she confessed.
What made the experience so tough for Meryl? Well, it all came down to the demanding nature of her character. As the powerful editor-in-chief of the fictional magazine "Runway," Miranda Priestly was not someone you’d want to cross. Meryl admitted, "I said, 'Well, it's the price you pay for being the boss!' That’s the last time I ever tried a Method acting thing!" Clearly, stepping into Miranda's shoes wasn’t easy, but Meryl nailed it nonetheless.
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Working with Anne Hathaway and the Cast
Despite the challenges, Meryl Streep wasn’t alone on set. She was surrounded by a stellar cast, including Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. While her character, Miranda Priestly, may have intimidated Anne, the "Princess Diaries" star told Entertainment Weekly that she always felt cared for by Meryl. "I knew that whatever she was doing to create that fear, I appreciated because I also knew she was watching out for me," Anne said.
One particular scene that stood out was when Meryl delivered the line, "You're just as disappointing as the rest of those silly girls." Anne recalled, "I remember when the camera turned on me, the pressure really got to me. I’d had such emotional fluidity in the day up to that point, but it just wasn’t there anymore." She praised Meryl for her ability to adapt and bring out the best in her. "I remember having the experience of watching her watch me, and she altered her performance ever so slightly, making it a little bit different, and bringing more out of me and helping me break through whatever barrier I had," Anne added.
