Stylist says she was the inspiration behind 'The Devil Wears Prada' character Emily
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Leslie Fremar, a former first assistant to Vogue's Anna Wintour, claims she was the real-life inspiration for Emily, the pretentious assistant character in "The Devil Wears Prada," played by Emily Blunt in the film adaptation.
- Fremar revealed on Vogue's podcast that she helped hire author Lauren Weisberger, who wrote the novel, and that Wintour had warned her about Weisberger's book depicting their workplace.
- She described the original manuscript as a darker, meaner portrayal of their work environment, which was later softened by editors before publication.
- Fremar acknowledged similarities between herself and Emily’s character, including her high-strung nature and frustrations, attributing tensions to differing levels of job commitment between her and Weisberger.
- Despite the personal connection, Fremar separates herself from the character and finds the movie entertaining, viewing it as a fantasy version of the fashion industry.
