Summary
Meryl Streep clarified that her character Miranda Priestly from "The Devil Wears Prada" was not based on fashion icon Anna Wintour, as widely believed. Instead, she took inspiration from director Mike Nichols and actor Clint Eastwood. Streep shared this insight during her appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Key Facts
- Meryl Streep's character Miranda Priestly is inspired by Mike Nichols and Clint Eastwood.
- Streep revealed this information on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
- Mike Nichols was a film director known for his sly humor on set.
- Clint Eastwood is known for his calm and quiet directing style.
- Meryl Streep starred in several films directed by Nichols.
- Streep's role as Miranda Priestly earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.
- "The Devil Wears Prada 2," directed by David Frankel, is set to release on May 1.
