Meryl Streep Reflects on 'The Devil Wears Prada' Success Twenty Years Later

Meryl Streep has reflected on the unexpected success of 'The Devil Wears Prada,' saying she knew the film would be a hit despite industry skepticism about female-led movies twenty years ago. When Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt came together for the 2006 film, the entertainment landscape was different - while glossy women's magazines were thriving, sending a female-centered film to theaters was not considered a path to blockbuster success. Many international critics initially dismissed the movie as an average romantic comedy, underestimating its cultural impact. Streep, who was 56 at the time of filming, has said she understood her own value as an actress by that point in her career, contributing to her confidence in the project's potential despite the prevailing industry attitudes toward women-driven stories.