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Anne Hathaway: Ninth Choice for Devil Wears Prada Role!

7/6/2025

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In a surprising twist, fans of *The Devil Wears Prada* discover that Anne Hathaway was the ninth choice for the iconic role of Andy Sachs. Initially, Rachel McAdams turned down the part, with other stars like Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman also in the running. The upcoming sequel promises to bring back the original cast as they tackle the challenges of a fading print magazine industry.

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In a surprising twist, fans of *The Devil Wears Prada* discover that Anne Hathaway was the ninth choice for the iconic role of Andy Sachs. Initially, Rachel McAdams turned down the part, with other stars like Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman also in the running. The upcoming sequel promises to bring back the original cast as they tackle the challenges of a fading print magazine industry.