Anne Hathaway Urged ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Producers to Avoid 'Skeletal' Models

Anne Hathaway personally requested that the producers of "The Devil Wears Prada 2" avoid featuring extremely thin, "skeletal" models in the film, according to multiple sources including Meryl Streep, who also stars in the sequel. Hathaway’s intervention came after attending a Milan Fashion Week runway show, where the producers observed models who appeared "alarmingly thin," prompting a push for healthier portrayals of the fashion industry in the movie. The film is scheduled for release on April 30, 2026, as noted by El Financiero and Fast Company.

Meryl Streep has publicly acknowledged Hathaway’s advocacy in several interviews, emphasizing that her co-star insisted on avoiding the perpetuation of harmful body standards in fashion media. As reported by Deadline and Variety, Hathaway’s stance was a pivotal part of shaping the film’s depiction of the fashion world, reflecting a shift toward greater body diversity and challenging the traditional glamorization of extreme thinness.

The sequel reunites the original cast after 20 years, with Hathaway and Streep reprising their roles amid significant media attention. According to Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, film promotion has focused on the cultural relevance of fashion today, even featuring Vogue editor Anna Wintour in related publicity efforts, although she does not appear in the movie itself. Streep also revealed she based her portrayal of Miranda Priestly on two film directors rather than Wintour for authenticity.

Filming the sequel presented logistical challenges due to high public interest and crowd control issues, as detailed by The Hollywood Reporter and TMZ. The film aims to portray an evolved and more mature fashion industry, incorporating Hathaway’s influence for a responsible and inclusive visual narrative. This approach aligns with ongoing debates about body image and health standards in media representations.

As "The Devil Wears Prada 2" approaches its release date, the film’s treatment of body diversity and its response to industry criticism will be closely watched. The sequel’s portrayal could impact broader conversations about representation in fashion and influence future cinematic and cultural depictions of the industry.