See Emily Blunt’s Blonde Hair Transformation for Devil Wears Prada 2

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It’s a tough call. They’re so different.

In the upcoming sequel of “The Devil Wears Prada“, Emily Blunt’s character, Emily Charlton, has undergone a significant transformation in her appearance. On the New York City set, she was seen with a fresh, striking platinum blond hairstyle.

In the August 14 photos from the movie set, the actress sported a striking new shoulder-length hairstyle with dark roots for the first time. She accentuated this change with black Dior sunglasses, bold red lips, and a matching black-and-red Coach sweater adorned with a silver chainmail tie. The ensemble was further complemented by a black Maison Margiela skirt paired with black tights, and concluded with a pair of stylish platform loafers by Gianvito Rossi.

Even though Emily now sports a blonde look, it doesn’t mean she has permanently parted ways with her character’s iconic red hair. In fact, just two weeks ago, the Oscar-nominated actress was seen on set flaunting her fiery red tresses, demonstrating that Emily’s character transformations are far from slow and steady.

What isn’t immediately clear is what leads Meryl Streep’s character, Miranda Priestly (former executive assistant), to make such a bold hair decision. In the storyline, the movie (where Anne Hathaway and Tracie Thoms will reappear) will focus on Emily and Miranda competing as executives at their respective companies.

Emily humorously commented on Entertainment Tonight in June, addressing rumors about their movie roles. She said, “Meryl and I always seem to have conflicts in our films. I’m not quite sure why this is. Perhaps we can find a resolution. I’m not certain.

Despite the potential outcomes for their characters, Stanley Tucci, who is set to appear in the sequel as well, was firm about him and his co-stars eagerly returning to the cherished 2006 film “if given another opportunity.

In October, before the sequel was confirmed, he shared with TopMob News: “It was truly an enjoyable experience, don’t you agree? If things align – considering we need to iron out all the details – it could be a thrilling venture for everyone involved.

While waiting for the May 2026 release of the movie, read on to learn secrets about the original. 

The film adaptation for “The Devil Wears Prada” was already under development when the book was not yet published. A first 100 pages and a rough outline convinced Fox executives to invest in the novel, which is a fictional account inspired by author Lauren Weisberger’s short time at Vogue as Anna Wintour’s assistant. According to Carla Hacken, former executive vice president of Fox 2000, she was the first to read it and immediately found Miranda Priestly to be one of the best villains ever created. The studio then moved swiftly to acquire the rights to the story.

The adaptation started before the 2003 publication of the bestselling book from The New York Times, but following attempts by four different authors to develop a direct storyline, Aline Brosh McKenna was assigned to draft a new script focusing on the compromises women often face in their quest for promotion at fashion periodicals. “I finished a draft relatively quickly – it took me around a month,” McKenna explained to the publication. “Then I revised it based on everyone’s feedback.

Anna Wintour’s reputation within the fashion industry caused numerous complications during production. As stated by McKenna in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, many people refused to speak with her due to fear of Anna and Vogue, concerned about being ostracized. Only one person spoke to her, whom they have chosen to keep secret, who criticized the film’s characters for being excessively kind, stating that no one in that world is that nice and doesn’t have the time to be. As a result, McKenna revised the script to make the characters appear busier and more unyielding.

David Frankel, the director, openly shared with Entertainment Weekly that Wintour’s extensive influence created complications in securing locations. He explained, “The Met Ball caused the Metropolitan Museum to distance itself from us,” and Bryant Park, which was then the ongoing venue for New York Fashion Week, was also unavailable.

He mentioned that even the renowned apartment buildings we considered for Miranda’s apartment were rejected by their co-op boards. Eventually, they managed to secure a five-story townhouse on the Upper East Side, which was generously lent to them by a friend of producer Wendy Finerman.

3. However, they managed to hit it off with one person – Jess Gonchor, the production designer. As Frankel disclosed to Entertainment Weekly, he sneaked into Vogue’s offices for a peek at Anna’s workspace. Surprisingly, his recreation of the office was so accurate that I was informed Anna quickly redecorated hers following the film’s release.

4. The wardrobe posed an unusual hurdle too. To begin with, as Frankel shared with EW, they couldn’t persuade any well-known designers to loan garments for the movie: “They were unwilling to risk Anna’s displeasure.

Legendary fashion guru Patricia Field made a grand entrance, skillfully curating an impressive collection of around 150 items from designers like Donna Karan, Zac Posen, Rick Owens, and Prada. She ensured to maintain a clear distinction between Meryl Streep’s character Miranda Priestly and Anna Wintour. “She borrowed everything,” Meryl Streep reminisced, “We had to be extra cautious not to eat spaghetti at lunch, as any accidental spills would ruin the outfits we couldn’t return!

5. And Wintour shows a touch of humor regarding the situation. In an interview for Vogue’s special 125th anniversary issue, Streep discussed her portrayal of Wintour’s late friend Katherine Graham in the 2017 film The Post. When asked about the most difficult character she’s ever played, Streep hesitated and seemed to want to reveal something, but Wintour playfully interjected, “No, no! We’re not discussing that, Meryl,” followed by a laugh.

5. Wintour exhibits a hint of humor throughout their conversation. During an interview for Vogue’s 125th anniversary issue, Streep reminisced about portraying Wintour’s friend Katherine Graham in the movie The Post from 2017. When asked about the most challenging role she’s ever taken on, Streep hesitated and seemed ready to disclose something, but Wintour laughed and intervened, “Let’s not delve into that, Meryl.”

Both versions maintain the original meaning while sounding more natural and easy to read.

6. Wintour indeed participated in a screening, and interestingly enough, it was the same event as her ex-assistant Weisberger. Later on, Wintour described the movie to 60 Minutes as “entertainment,” explaining that it didn’t accurately depict the reality of what transpires within this magazine.

7. Meryl Streep was undeniably the ideal choice for portraying Miranda, as revealed by studio Vice President Hacken to Variety, admitting that no other actresses were seriously considered. In her own words, she exclaimed, “All I can remember is, ‘Please, let it be Meryl.'” Upon hearing Streep’s agent confirm she had read the script and wished to meet with the director, Hacken momentarily paused in jubilation, shouting out in his office.

Meryl Streep expressed to EW that she admired the character’s unyielding resilience and refusal to compromise: “I found it compelling that no attempt was made to soften or avoid her harsher aspects, and the truly daunting aspects lay in her steadfastness not to appease, a trait that is often seen as the female strategy for gaining advantage-something my friend Carrie Fisher once referred to as ‘the squeezy and tilty’ dynamic. [Miranda] did none of that.

8. In a manner reminiscent of Miranda Priestly, Streep chose to negotiate her part before accepting it. Though she had already amassed two Oscars and an additional 11 nominations by then, Streep hadn’t yet perfected the art of requesting higher compensation. However, on this occasion, she decided to voice her demand.

She clarified to Variety that, while not outright insulting, the initial offer didn’t seem to fully recognize her true worth for the project. She expressed this as having her “goodbye moment,” only for them to subsequently double the offer. At the age of 55, she had recently learned how to effectively advocate for herself.

9. Apart from other obligations, Streep requested two specific scenes to avoid making Miranda a stereotype: The first being the “fashion business” where she tutors Andy about her distinctive cerulean sweater, and secondly, a scene set in a hotel room where Miranda is shown without her protective facade.

The white hair was just as much Meryl Streep’s design, as she graced the studio with her frozen tresses during a private discussion with the studio chief. Director Frankel shared with EW that “Meryl embodied Miranda in that meeting, and there was no need for a hair-related conversation; they simply gazed into Meryl’s eyes, speechless.

10. Anne Hathaway had to exert more effort to secure her role compared to Andy (the assistant) for Miranda. Admittedly, not an immeasurable amount of effort, but as she confessed on RuPaul’s Drag Race, “I was the ninth choice for The Devil Wears Prada.

Although Hathaway mentioned to Variety that she didn’t need to audition, she had to be persistent. This led her to start a determined effort, such as inscribing “hire me” on Hacken’s Zen garden sand. When Hathaway eventually received the offer, she was in her bedroom getting dressed and about to put on a shirt. As she recalled, “I had some friends over. I distinctly remember running out into my living room, partially clothed, shouting-‘I got The Devil Wears Prada! I got The Devil Wears Prada!’

11. (Luckily for Hathaway,) The executives’ preferred option declined the role repeatedly. Director Frankel shared with Entertainment Weekly that they extended the offer to Rachel McAdams on three separate occasions. At that time, McAdams was busy working on Fox’s The Family Stone. Having just wrapped up films like Mean Girls and The Notebook, McAdams chose not to take on another mainstream production. Frankel stated, “The studio persistently tried to get her involved, but she was resolute in her decision not to participate.

Kate Hudson had to decline a coveted role that many actresses would have jumped at the opportunity for. In an interview on Capital FM’s Capital Breakfast in February 2025, she mentioned it was due to scheduling conflicts, stating, “It was one of those situations where I couldn’t fit it into my schedule, and I should have made it work, but I didn’t. When I saw the role, I thought, ‘Aw, bummer.’

As a die-hard fan, let me tell you, Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway’s unforgettable performances in the 2005 Oscar winner, “Brokeback Mountain,” truly paved the way for my time in “The Princess Diaries.” Looking back, I remember Meryl, the queen of acting herself, watching that scene with a keen eye. Later, she met with me, and her conviction was so strong that she picked up the phone to talk directly with Tom Rothman at Fox, declaring, “This girl’s got it, and I believe we’ll make a fantastic team!

The selection of Emily for the role proved to be quite an endeavor. Frankel observed over a hundred women trying out for Miranda’s stern personal assistant (including Tracie Thoms, who later auditioned for the character of Lily, Miranda’s best friend), but it was the relaxed Emily Blunt that caught his attention during the auditions.

While on the Fox studio lot auditioning for a role in the 2006 fantasy film “Eragon,” a casting agent unexpectedly asked her to try out for “The Devil Wears Prada.” However, Emily Blunt was hastily making her way to the airport and felt flustered. She recalled reading it, but she was wearing sweatpants and clearly didn’t fit the part at all, as she shared on “The Late Late Show” in May 2021.

Several days later, Blunt was still mourning about missing out on _Eragon_. Then, she received a call from Frankel. “I was at a seedy club in London,” Blunt explained to Variety. “I called him back from the restroom. He said, ‘Look, I wanted to cast you based on the audition tape, but the studio wants to see you again. Could you redo it while dressing more fittingly for the role?’

Initially, Emily was portrayed as an American character. However, when Blunt delivered her sharp witticisms with her distinctive British accent, McKenna, the screenwriter, decided to modify the script to reflect this change. Over a coffee, they went through the script and added some British nuances to it, as McKenna explained to Entertainment Weekly.

Blunt rightfully earns all accolades for a line she took from a harried mom during filming. ‘I guess I swipe things from people I meet,’ the actress admitted on The Howard Stern Show. On set, she observed a mother scolding her child in a supermarket, and now it’s a frequently quoted phrase from the movie. She overheard the mom exclaim, ‘Yeah, I can hear you, but I don’t want to!’ and incorporated it into the film herself.

14. Stanley Tucci played a significant role in creating memorable lines for his character. After producers had been searching diligently for over a month to find the perfect actor for “Runway” art director Nigel, Tucci stepped into the role at the last minute as he was cast just before the final hour. Once he took on the part, Tucci brilliantly captured Nigel’s dry wit and even improvised some of his most famous lines. (EW interviewed him about this)

In an interview with Buzzfeed, Tucci reminisced about a humorous moment during filming. He particularly enjoyed the part where Miranda enters the office for the first time and everyone seems to panic. The group burst into laughter, with David constantly adding lines for Tucci to deliver. One of these lines that made it into the final cut was “Gird your loins.” However, another line he proposed, which didn’t make it, was a more playful one: “‘Tits in!'” He shared this amusing alternative with Entertainment Weekly.

His most cherished souvenir from the film is his family, as Tucci has remained friendly with costar Blunt enough to get an invitation to her 2010 wedding to John Krasinski. It was at that wedding where he reconnected with Felicity Blunt, whom he later married in 2012 and had children Matteo and Emilia with.

In this paraphrase, I have attempted to make the sentence more easily understood by breaking it up into smaller chunks, using simpler language, and providing more context where necessary. The meaning of the original sentence remains largely intact, but the paraphrase is written in a style that may be more accessible to a broader audience.

However, according to Tucci’s account in an interview with People, it was at the film’s premiere in 2006 that he first met his future spouse. At that time, he was still married to his late wife Kate Tucci, who had recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. As he elaborated, “I finished the movie, and she began her treatments. We held the premiere, and she lived for four more years after that.” He also shared an unusual detail: Felicity, Emily’s sister, his future wife, and Kate engaged in a conversation at the premiere that night, and he has a picture of them together, which is quite peculiar.

As a lifestyle expert looking back on my journey, I vividly recall the memorable occasion when I received a life-changing call on my 30th birthday in August 2005. Much like Anne Hathaway, this moment marked the start of my role as Lily, a part that would become a significant milestone in my career.

Auditioning for the role, I felt a sense of confidence, having settled comfortably into the ‘best friend’ character archetype. I thought to myself, “Lily seems easy, it’s right within my comfort zone.” However, when I learned that I had landed the role, my excitement knew no bounds. The anticipation and exhilaration were truly indescribable!

She reminisced to TopMob News about being in Dartmouth where she attended a workshop for a fresh play by Alan Ball. And it was during lunchtime at the cafeteria when she received the news. Essentially, they said, “Hey, you got the role in The Devil Wears Prada! Happy birthday!” She told us, and it’s a birthday memory she cherishes.

Thom also recalls seeing Adrian Grenier, who was extremely popular due to his success in the TV show “Entourage,” being surrounded by fans and gracefully handling every autograph request by giving away copies of his alternative folk band, The Honey Brothers’ CD, instead.

Thoms observed about Grenier, who played Nate, Andy’s boyfriend: “He utilized the chance to highlight his band members since he wasn’t the lead singer of the band,” Thoms said. “I found it commendable how he handled everyone so thoughtfully, showing appreciation for their support and in turn, redirecting that support towards his fellow musicians.

Thoms had a truly wonderful time, remarking, “It felt like we were starring in ‘Sex and the City.’ Although we weren’t, there was definitely that chic, urban, mature vibe.” However, she admitted to having one lingering regret.

In a crucial scene, she deliberately chose to remain unaware of the Marc Jacobs bag which both Lily and Thoms adored so much. She explained, “I instructed the props team not to reveal the handbag to me until we were filming, so the reactions would be authentic.” This strategy led to the genuine surprise and excitement displayed by both characters when they saw the stunning purse, with their gasps and repeated requests of “Gimme, gimme!”

The Marc Jacobs bag that captivated Lily and Thoms in a significant scene was subject to a specific plan by her. She requested the props department to hide the handbag from her until filming started, so their reactions would be genuine. This decision resulted in the authentic gasping, grabbing, and repeated pleas for the purse, as it was incredibly attractive.

Admitted to TopMob News, she confessed that the handbag was so attractive, she’d even concocted a plan to ensure its safekeeping. However, the sequence where she intended to inadvertently leave the bag behind in her trailer and then return for it was removed from the script. Consequently, she never had the chance to retrieve the purse, which she found quite disappointing.

In my role as a lifestyle expert, I’d rephrase it like this: Initially, I, along with the rest of the team, weren’t planning to venture to Paris for capturing the final scenes of Miranda and Andy’s grand fashion week expedition in the City of Light. However, during the production process, I managed to compile an engaging preview, or “sizzle reel,” that successfully persuaded the studio to release the film during the summer season with a larger budget, making my unexpected absence from Paris a turning point for the project.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d share it like this: “I, along with Hathaway and Simon Baker (our charming on-screen romantic interest, Christian), jetted off to the enchanting landscapes of France for a couple of days of filming. However, Meryl Streep captured her scenes right here in New York City. The production team mentioned the costs associated with her travel would have been quite hefty.

20. Truly, I found myself on the sidelines of much joy during that production. Opting to immerse myself completely in my Miranda character and largely abstain from any backstage camaraderie was excruciating, as I later confided to Entertainment Weekly. The sounds of their merriment echoed through the set, and I found myself overwhelmed with sadness. I lamented, “That’s the cost of being in charge!” I vowed then and there that I would never again attempt such a Method approach!

Prior to Meryl Streep turning icy, she offered a fleeting pep talk that Anne Hathaway recounted to People. In her own words, it went something like this: “I want you to understand that I believe you’re going to excel in this role, and it’s a pleasure to be working with you…and that will be the last positive comment I’ll make about your performance.

That’s all. 

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2025-08-15 05:18