priestly

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The sequel sees Anne Hathaway's character return to work under tyrannical editor Miranda Priestly, portrayed again by Meryl Streep, as their fashion magazine faces an existential crisis.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

So says Leslie Fremar, outing herself as the real-life inspiration for Emily, the uptight first assistant to fictional magazine editor Miranda Priestly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

As for the queen of fashion, however, Miranda Priestly is still going strong in “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” even as her empire starts to go the way of mid-century Britain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Disney also played clips from The Devil Wears Prada 2, with Meryl Streep reprising her role as ice cold fashion editor Miranda Priestly.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Mrs. Priestly was not only my godmother, but she had been the earliest chosen friend of my own lamented mother, and now came forward to extend succor to the destitute orphan.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. by