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Miranda Priestly (born Miriam Princhek; October 25, 1949) is a character in Lauren Weisberger's 2003 novel The Devil Wears Prada, portrayed by Meryl Streep in the 2006 film adaptation of the novel. She is the powerful New York City–based editor-in-chief of the fictional fashion magazine Runway. She is known as much for her icy demeanor and ...
Despite her lack of knowledge of the fashion industry, she is hired as a junior personal assistant to Miranda Priestly, the editor-in-chief of Runway magazine in New York City. Andy decides to tolerate Miranda's abusive treatment until she can use her connections from Runway to find a job more focused on journalism.
Miranda Priestly, the British-born (as Miriam Princhek) editor-in-chief of Runway, an influential fashion magazine published by the Elias-Clark company. She is known for wearing a white Hermès scarf somewhere on her person every day, and treats her subordinates in a manner that borders on emotional and psychological abuse .
In February of 2024, Vanessa Williams was announced as Miranda Priestly, [11] with British actor Matt Henry joining her as Nigel. [12] Full casting was announced in June 2024. Joining Williams and Henry are Georgie Buckland as Andy, Amy Di Bartolomeo as Emily, Rhys Whitfield as Nate, and James Darch as Christian. [13]
The book's primary character Miranda Priestly is believed to represent Wintour and the fictional Elias-Clark publishing company in the book is believed to be modeled on Condé Nast. The book focuses on many comical aspects of a first job in the world of elite fashion. While commercially successful, the book was not well received at Vogue.
Priestly is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Craig Priestly, a rugby footballer; Miranda Priestly, a character in The Devil Wears Prada;
Megan Talbot (Miranda Raison) walks into Saint Marie's police station covered in blood, and confesses to the murder of her abusive husband, Lucas . Lucas's body is initially nowhere to be found, leading Richard to believe she is innocent, while Camille disagrees.
Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) in "The Devil Wears Prada" In addition to her fashionable attributes, including her synonymous blonde bob and sunglasses (a “prop” she uses to help her “be ...