Anna Wintour revealed whether "The Devil Wears Prada" portrayed her well

The production, starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, has garnered a worldwide fanbase. One of the film's key characters, the demonic head of a prestigious fashion magazine, was inspired by Anna Wintour, the longtime editor-in-chief of American Vogue. In a recent interview, Wintour revealed that the portrayal of her on screen was not far from the truth. "Ultimately, I felt it was an honest portrayal," the renowned journalist revealed.

The 2006 comedy "The Devil Wears Prada" is a cult classic among fashion fans. This adaptation of Lauren Weisberger's bestselling book tells the story of an aspiring journalist who begins working as an assistant to the head of the prestigious fashion magazine "Runway." Meryl Streep played the demonic Miranda Priestly , winning a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination for her role. Anne Hathaway played her assistant, Andy Sachs, and co-starred Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci.

Streep's character immediately brought to mind the longtime editor- in-chief of American Vogue magazine, Anna Wintour , whose difficult personality and monstrous demands on her colleagues were legendary in the industry.

In a new episode of the podcast "The Run-Through with Vogue," Wintour, 75, shared her thoughts after watching the acclaimed film. The renowned journalist was asked if she was offended by the way she was portrayed on screen.

"I went to the premiere wearing Prada and had absolutely no idea what the film was about. People around me were very concerned that I would be portrayed in a negative light, like a caricature of myself. Having Meryl Streep play that character was fantastic. The film turned out to be very enjoyable and funny. There was a lot of humor in it. Ultimately, I thought it was an honest portrayal, " Wintour explained.

In June, news broke that Vogue's editor-in-chief had stepped down after nearly four decades. However, she remained global editorial director, meaning she would continue to oversee all editions of the renowned fashion publication. In early September, it was announced that Chloe Malle, the 39-year-old daughter of American actress Candice Bergen and the late French film director Louis Malle, who has worked at the iconic magazine since 2011, had been the magazine's new editor-in-chief .

It was recently revealed that the beloved comedy will be getting a sequel 20 years after its premiere. The action begins with Miranda Priestly struggling to function during the print media crisis. She will confront her former assistant, whose support she desperately needs. Streep, Hathaway, Blunt, and Tucci will reprise their roles. "The Devil Wears Prada 2" is scheduled for release on May 1, 2026.