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Meryl Streep Reveals New Inspirations for Miranda Priestly

4/3/2026

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Meryl Streep (the actress) stated on The Late Show that Miranda Priestly was not solely based on Anna Wintour.
She instead drew inspiration from directors Mike Nichols and Clint Eastwood.
Streep said Nichols was aware of his influence, but she never mentioned it to Eastwood.
The 2006 film follows Andy Sachs as she navigates Miranda Priestly.
A sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2, is set to release on May 1.

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Meryl Streep (the actress) stated on The Late Show that Miranda Priestly was not solely based on Anna Wintour.
She instead drew inspiration from directors Mike Nichols and Clint Eastwood.
Streep said Nichols was aware of his influence, but she never mentioned it to Eastwood.
The 2006 film follows Andy Sachs as she navigates Miranda Priestly.
A sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2, is set to release on May 1.