It seems there’s been a bit of a misunderstanding circulating about Anne Hathaway’s involvement in the upcoming “Devil Wears Prada 2.” For a while now, whispers have suggested that Anne, in her desire for more diverse representation in the film, somehow got models fired from their positions. It’s the kind of rumor that can gain traction, especially when it involves a beloved actress trying to do something good, and it’s always a shame when good intentions get twisted.
But Anne herself, ever the professional and always one to set the record straight, recently addressed these rumors head-on during an appearance on “Good Morning America.” She wanted to make it absolutely clear that the story, as it’s been often told, isn’t quite accurate. She wasn’t out to get anyone fired; quite the opposite, in fact. Her goal was to enhance the cast, not diminish it.
What Anne was aiming for in “The Devil Wears Prada 2” was a more inclusive and realistic portrayal of the fashion world. She felt it was important that the models shown in the film weren’t all of a single, traditional mold. In a world where we’re constantly striving for better representation in media, this is a commendable aim. She wanted to ensure that a wider range of body types and appearances were featured, reflecting the beautiful diversity that exists in the real world, and indeed, within the fashion industry itself, even if it’s not always highlighted.
The key point Anne emphasized was that her intervention led to the addition of other models, not the removal of anyone. Imagine a team is being assembled, and someone suggests, “Hey, what if we also bring in these incredibly talented people here? It would make our team even stronger and more representative.” That’s essentially what Anne was doing. She wasn’t saying, “Get rid of those folks,” but rather, “Let’s expand the roster and make it even better.”
“It was this quick thing that happened on set,” Anne explained, highlighting how a simple, positive suggestion has ballooned into a much larger, and unfortunately, misinformed, narrative. She expressed her concern about the “misinformation getting out there right now that people were fired because of the size inclusivity, and that just didn’t happen.”
To be even more explicit, she asserted, “Nobody lost their jobs; in fact, it created more jobs.” This is a crucial distinction. Instead of shrinking opportunities, Anne’s suggestion actually broadened them. It meant more models were hired, more people had work, and the film benefited from a richer, more varied visual landscape. Her intention was always about making sure “so many different body types saw themselves in a moment in the script,” which is a really powerful and empathetic goal. It’s about creating a mirror for the audience, where more people can see themselves reflected in the stories being told on screen.
So, for those eagerly anticipating “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” which will reunite Anne with Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Justin Theroux, and Kenneth Branagh, you can rest assured that the creative process behind the scenes, at least in this instance, was one of expansion and inclusivity, not exclusion. The film is set to premiere on May 1, 2026, and the cast and crew are clearly working to make it a memorable and, hopefully, more representative experience for everyone.