Meryl Streep Reflects on 'The Devil Wears Prada' and Its Evolving Legacy
Meryl Streep says The Devil Wears Prada was called a chick flick: ‘That label has not worn well after Barbie, Mamma Mia’
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Meryl Streep discussed the lasting impact of 'The Devil Wears Prada' during an appearance on 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.' She noted how the film was labeled a 'chick flick' two decades ago, a term that has lost its relevance in light of recent successful films featuring women, such as 'Barbie' and 'Mamma Mia.'
- 01Meryl Streep's performance as Miranda Priestly in 'The Devil Wears Prada' remains iconic nearly 20 years later.
- 02The film was initially labeled a 'chick flick' and struggled for budget support.
- 03Streep highlighted how perceptions of female-led films have changed since the movie's release.
- 04The sequel will reunite the original cast and is set to release on May 1.
- 05The original film grossed $326.7 million worldwide and earned Streep a Golden Globe.
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Meryl Streep, during her appearance on 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,' reflected on the enduring popularity of 'The Devil Wears Prada,' released in 2006. Streep pointed out that the film was once categorized as a 'chick flick,' a label that has become outdated following the success of female-led films like 'Barbie' and 'Mamma Mia.' She emphasized that the original film struggled for budget, a situation that has changed with the current industry climate that now recognizes the commercial viability of women's stories. The sequel will see the return of the original cast, including Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt, with a release date set for May 1. The original film was a commercial success, grossing $326.7 million worldwide and earning Streep a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy.
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