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Leslie Fremar Labels Book Betrayal, Wintour Calls It “Worse”

5/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Leslie Fremar said she inspired Emily Charlton before the sequel opens on 1 May 2026.
Leslie Fremar hired Lauren Weisberger for Anna Wintour on the “Run-Through” podcast on 28 April 2026.
Anna Wintour called the book “worse than me.”
Leslie Fremar called the novel’s release a betrayal.
Leslie Fremar said she has not spoken to Lauren Weisberger since leaving Vogue.

History

Historical Context

In 2003 Lauren Weisberger published *The Devil Wears Prada*, a roman à clef based on her stint as Anna Wintour’s assistant at Vogue; the book spent six months on the New York Times bestseller list and provoked criticism from Vogue editors. The controversy set a precedent for scrutiny of fashion memoirs, echoed in Leslie Fremar’s 2026 accusation that Weisberger betrayed Vogue.

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Story summary

Leslie Fremar said she inspired Emily Charlton before the sequel opens on 1 May 2026.
Leslie Fremar hired Lauren Weisberger for Anna Wintour on the “Run-Through” podcast on 28 April 2026.
Anna Wintour called the book “worse than me.”
Leslie Fremar called the novel’s release a betrayal.
Leslie Fremar said she has not spoken to Lauren Weisberger since leaving Vogue.

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