Anne Hathaway and Anna Wintour Recreate 'Devil Wears Prada' Moment at Oscars

The stars reunited on stage ahead of the sequel's release.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 12:24am

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At the 2026 Oscars ceremony, Anne Hathaway and Anna Wintour, the inspiration for the iconic 'Devil Wears Prada' character Miranda Priestly, staged a surprise onstage moment that paid homage to the beloved 2006 film. Wintour hilariously called Hathaway 'Emily' instead of 'Andy,' channeling Priestly's icy demeanor as they presented awards for Costume Design and Makeup and Hair.

Why it matters

The moment was a nod to the highly anticipated release of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' on May 1, which will reunite the original cast including Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt. The 2006 film explored themes of ambition and power dynamics in the fashion industry, resonating with audiences and becoming a beloved classic.

The details

During the Oscars presentation, Wintour channeled her iconic 'Devil Wears Prada' character Miranda Priestly, wearing chic sunglasses and ignoring Hathaway's question about her dress. The duo then announced the winners for Costume Design (Kate Hawley for 'Frankenstein') and Makeup and Hair (Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel and Cliona Furey, also for 'Frankenstein').

  • The Oscars ceremony took place on Sunday, March 16, 2026.
  • The Devil Wears Prada 2 is set to be released in theaters on May 1, 2026.

The players

Anne Hathaway

An Academy Award-winning actress who starred as Andrea 'Andy' Sachs in the 2006 film 'The Devil Wears Prada'.

Anna Wintour

The former editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, who was the inspiration for the character of Miranda Priestly in 'The Devil Wears Prada'.

Meryl Streep

An acclaimed actress who portrayed the character of Miranda Priestly in the 2006 film 'The Devil Wears Prada'.

Stanley Tucci

An actor who played the role of Nigel Kipling, the loyal advisor and art director, in the original 'The Devil Wears Prada' film.

Emily Blunt

An actress who portrayed the character of Emily Charlton, the aloof assistant to Miranda Priestly, in the 2006 film.

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What they’re saying

“I think one of the things that we all love about that movie — I certainly loved when we made it — was watching what women do with power. And I love seeing what Miranda did with it. And what she did was drive everybody to their highest excellence.”

— Anne Hathaway (Fandango)

“I never thought it was going to happen. I've never had this experience in 45 years in show business.”

— Stanley Tucci, Actor (Page Six)

“It's so fun.”

— Emily Blunt, Actress (The View)

What’s next

The highly anticipated sequel, 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' is set to hit theaters on May 1, 2026, reuniting the original cast.

The takeaway

The surprise 'Devil Wears Prada' moment at the Oscars showcased the enduring popularity of the 2006 film and the excitement surrounding the upcoming sequel. It highlights how the movie's exploration of ambition and power dynamics for women in the workplace continues to resonate with audiences.