Anne Hathaway Advocates for Body Positivity in "The Devil Wears Prada 2"

In the upcoming sequel, "The Devil Wears Prada 2," Anne Hathaway has taken a stand against the portrayal of "alarmingly thin" models, a concern echoed by her co-star Meryl Streep. During an interview for Hathaway's Harper's Bazaar cover story, Streep revealed that while attending Milan Fashion Week for filming, both actresses were struck by the appearance of the runway models, who were not only youthful but also notably thin. Streep remarked, “I thought that all had been addressed years ago,” highlighting the ongoing issue of body image in the fashion industry. Hathaway promptly addressed this concern with the film's producers, securing commitments that the models featured in the film would not be excessively thin.

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"The Devil Wears Prada 2," set to release on May 1, 2026, continues the story of Andy Sachs, portrayed by Hathaway, who has now become the features editor for Runway magazine. The film reunites key characters, including Streep's Miranda Priestly and Emily Blunt's now high-powered Emily. Director David Frankel noted that the sequel reflects the evolution of media and the characters' careers over the past two decades, emphasizing themes of acceptance and adaptation in a changing world.

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Filming faced significant challenges, with Streep describing the overwhelming attention from fans and paparazzi. She noted, “We needed police barriers and crowd control,” as the set was frequently disrupted by enthusiastic crowds. Streep admitted to feeling unnerved by the scale of the reaction, despite being aware of the original film's legacy.

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Hathaway's advocacy for body positivity in the film aligns with her personal journey of self-acceptance as she navigates her forties. She expressed a newfound confidence, challenging the notion that youth is the pinnacle of happiness. Reflecting on her experiences, Hathaway stated, “I think you realize that worry should be reserved for the really big stuff,” emphasizing a shift in perspective regarding body image and self-worth.

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Meryl Streep praised Hathaway's proactive approach, calling her a "stand-up girl" for addressing the issue of model representation. Streep's comments underscore the importance of body diversity in fashion, a topic that remains relevant in contemporary discussions about media representation.

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• “I was struck by how not only beautiful and young — everyone seems young to me — but alarmingly thin the models were,” — Meryl Streep, Actress

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• “Annie clocked it too, and she made a beeline to the producers about it, securing promises that the models in the show that we were putting together for our film would not be so skeletal!” — Meryl Streep, Actress

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• “‘I think that very often, conversations about aging presume that the first part of life is the happiest and the most fulfilling,’ she said.” — Anne Hathaway, Actress

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• “You are 43,” — Anne Hathaway, reflecting on self-acceptance.

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As anticipation builds for "The Devil Wears Prada 2," the film aims to blend high-fashion drama with modern themes of body positivity and personal growth, promising to resonate with both new audiences and fans of the original film.

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