Anne Hathaway addressed online misinformation claiming thinner models were fired from The Devil Wears Prada 2 set during her size-inclusivity initiative. In a Good Morning America interview, she clarified no jobs were lost and more opportunities were created. This follows her earlier advocacy, praised by Meryl Streep, ahead of the film's New York premiere and May 1 release.
Anne Hathaway has set the record straight on viral reports about The Devil Wears Prada 2 production. During a recent Good Morning America appearance, the actress refuted claims that thinner models were fired after she pushed for greater size diversity in a key scene. 'There was misinformation online claiming models were fired. Nobody lost their jobs, in fact, it created more jobs,' Hathaway said. The scene features a 'beautiful, amazing song' by Lady Gaga, which she believed would shine with broader representation.
This builds on earlier accounts of the incident: Hathaway spotted predominantly traditional-sized models on set and directly asked producers if a more inclusive approach to sizing would strengthen the sequence. They agreed and implemented changes within an hour, as recounted in her Variety interview at the film's New York world premiere. Meryl Streep praised her in a March Harper’s Bazaar profile, calling Hathaway a 'stand-up girl' for confronting producers over 'skinny models.'
Hathaway reprises Andy Sachs alongside Streep's Miranda Priestly in the sequel, opening in theaters May 1.
