The upcoming sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is addressing concerns about body image in the fashion industry, echoing conversations happening in broader celebrity culture. As Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep reprise their roles in The Devil Wears Prada 2, Meryl Streep revealed that Hathaway intervened with producers regarding the casting of models.
Concerns Over Model Weight
Streep recalled being “struck by how not only beautiful and young — everyone seems young to me — but alarmingly thin the models were,” and noted, “I thought that all had been addressed years ago.” Hathaway, according to Streep, “made a beeline to the producers about it, securing promises that the models in the present that we were putting together for our film would not be so skeletal.” Streep described Hathaway as “a stand-up girl.”
The film is scheduled for release on May 1, and will feature the return of Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci.
Broader Cultural Context
This development arrives amid wider discussions about body image, particularly as it relates to the influence of social media. Jameela Jamil recently posted a TikTok video in November challenging the notion that commenting on the increasing prevalence of extreme thinness in Hollywood constitutes body-shaming.
Jamil argued that the rapid rise of this aesthetic—where ribs and hip bones are visible—is concerning because it prioritizes “frailty and fragility” over strength, potentially jeopardizing the health and well-being of those striving to achieve it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What prompted Anne Hathaway to speak with the producers?
Meryl Streep stated that Hathaway was concerned about the “alarmingly thin” models being considered for the film and wanted to ensure the production did not feature “skeletal” models.
When is The Devil Wears Prada 2 scheduled to be released?
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is set for release on May 1.
Who is returning for the sequel?
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci are all reprising their roles in The Devil Wears Prada 2.
As the release date approaches, will The Devil Wears Prada 2 reflect a genuine shift in the fashion industry’s approach to body image, or will it simply acknowledge the conversation while maintaining existing standards?
