Miranda Priestly will see you now.
It's hard to believe that Anne Hathaway stepped on the set of The Devil Wears Prada twenty years ago at just 22 years old. Two decades later, the actress is reprising her legendary role of Andy Sachs in the highly anticipated sequel that's already receiving rave reviews.
Starring alongside Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, Hathaway is proud to revisit an iconic movie that's resonated with millions of people around the world, especially within the LGBTQ+ community. In The Devil Wears Prada 2, Sachs is recruited to help Priestly in a major scandal that puts the reputation of Runway Magazine at stake.
"I had [the queer community] in my heart the entire time we were filming! I knew who I was doing it for. It's so obvious to me, the whole concept of equality. It doesn't make any sense to me that the laws determining human freedom are not even applied across the spectrum. I'll fight until it's that way, but in my head and in my heart, I know that's true," Hathaway tells Out.
Hathaway has starred in a slew of feel-good movies throughout her incredible career, such as The Princess Diaries, Les Misérables, Alice in Wonderland, Brokeback Mountain, Ocean's 8, and so many more. The talented star has built an impressive catalog of films that have brought hope and inspiration to millions of adoring fans.
The timing of The Devil Wears Prada 2 couldn't be better, as queer people are living in fear over the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the globe. Hathaway is thrilled that the sequel can serve as a crucial form of escapism and joy at a time it's needed most.
"This is a film for everyone. I love that there's a film and there's a space where we can be thinking about suburban dads and urban gays. We know that they will both love it and find something in it! I feel like there's a lot of, frankly, money to be made by keeping us divided. It's really wonderful to offer something for everyone."
The Devil Wears Prada 2 premieres in theaters on Friday, May 1.
