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Anne Hathaway Secures Size-Inclusive Casting for Prada Sequel

4/29/2026

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Summary

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Actress Anne Hathaway urged producers of The Devil Wears Prada 2 to add size-inclusive models, which they did within two hours.
She said no models were fired and the inclusive casting created additional jobs.
Co-star Meryl Streep confirmed Anne Hathaway raised concerns about the original models’ skeletal look and praised the balanced portrayal.
The sequel premiered in New York City on April 20, 2026 and opens nationwide on May 1, 2026.

History

Historical Context

In 2015 the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, still dominated by slender “Angels,” added three musical acts (The Weeknd, Selena Gomez, Ellie Goulding) amid growing criticism of its lack of diversity. After Ed Razek’s 2018 remarks sparked backlash and the brand ended its Angels line in 2021, the 2024 show featured the first transgender models, signaling a shift toward broader inclusion that echoes earlier size-inclusivity pressures.

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Story summary

Actress Anne Hathaway urged producers of The Devil Wears Prada 2 to add size-inclusive models, which they did within two hours.
She said no models were fired and the inclusive casting created additional jobs.
Co-star Meryl Streep confirmed Anne Hathaway raised concerns about the original models’ skeletal look and praised the balanced portrayal.
The sequel premiered in New York City on April 20, 2026 and opens nationwide on May 1, 2026.

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