Meryl Streep and Anna Wintour appeared together in a promotional YouTube skit to market the upcoming film "The Devil Wears Prada 2".

The collaboration marks a rare crossover between the fictional world of Miranda Priestly and the real-life fashion industry leader who inspired the character. By blurring the lines between cinema and reality, the campaign aims to generate anticipation for the sequel's release.

The footage, released as outtakes, depicts a chance encounter between Streep, in character as Priestly, and Wintour inside an elevator. While some reports suggest the scene was filmed at a Dolce & Gabbana fashion show in Milan, other records indicate the filming took place in New York City on Aug. 7, 2025 [3].

This promotional push follows a cover reveal that occurred on April 7, 2026 [4]. The project involves a complex balance of fashion industry influence and cinematic storytelling. Writer Aline Brosh McKenna, who is 58 [2], has previously discussed the creative process behind the franchise.

Regarding the portrayal of the fashion world, McKenna said, "I don’t process the story through the lens of Anna Wintour."

Wintour, who is 76 [1], has a long history of influence over the aesthetic and business of global fashion. The use of her image alongside Streep's portrayal of Priestly serves as a high-profile endorsement of the sequel's authenticity. The skit highlights the stark similarities in the demeanor of both the fictional editor and her real-world counterpart, a central theme of the original film's appeal.

“A promotional YouTube skit features the fictional Miranda Priestly meeting the real-life Vogue editor”

The decision to pair the real Anna Wintour with the fictional Miranda Priestly suggests that the sequel will lean heavily into the meta-commentary of the fashion industry. By securing Wintour's participation, the production gains a level of industry legitimacy that elevates the film from a standard sequel to a cultural event, signaling that the movie will likely explore the intersection of public persona and private power.