Why did Meryl Streep never attend a fashion show?
Meryl Streep on her first fashion-show experience
Meryl Streep, who is starring in The Devil Wears Prada 2, said she had never been to a fashion show before landing the original Devil Wears Prada role.
Her comments matter because they underscore how different Streep’s preparation was compared with the expectations often placed on actors portraying high-fashion insiders. In Devil Wears Prada, her character Miranda Priestly is closely associated with the fashion world’s fast-moving runway ecosystem. Streep’s admission suggests she had to immerse herself in that environment for the role rather than drawing from prior personal experience.
What stands out from the story
- Streep framed it as a gap in her personal life before the film turned her toward that world.
- She’s now discussing Devil Wears Prada 2 behind-the-scenes, including the fashion-centered expectations surrounding the franchise.
- The remarks also connect her to ongoing Prada promotion, where multiple outlets are focusing on how the cast prepared and translated the character’s style into press-tour moments.
For fans, it’s a reminder that even Oscar-winner performances can require learning the culture being portrayed—not just acting choices. For the franchise, it also reinforces the film’s theme: fashion isn’t simply about clothes; it’s about the broader rules, pace, and performance required to operate inside that industry.