Meryl Streep Rejected 'Devil Wears Prada 2' Before Offer Doubled
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Key Points:
- Meryl Streep is reprising her iconic role as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada 2, with a significantly increased pay rate compared to the original 2006 film.
- Streep revealed she initially turned down the first film, but later negotiated a doubled salary, marking a turning point in her confidence to demand higher pay.
- The sequel also brings back Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Tracie Thoms, and Tibor Feldman, alongside new cast members including Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, and Lady Gaga.
- Streep reflected on her original role as a lesson in self-advocacy, noting she was ready to retire before realizing her value to the franchise.
