'The Devil Wears Prada' (2006)

'The Devil Wears Prada' (2006)

From That's Not How It Went Down by Lewis Howard & Elliot Fitzpatrick

April 14, 2026 · 54 min · Season 1 · Episode 79

About this episode

The episode explores the character of Miranda Priestly in 'The Devil Wears Prada' and the impact of Meryl Streep's performance on the film's legacy.

Is that all? Maybe not... Miranda Priestley's presence on various lists of the best movie villains may seem unconventional but it's safe to assume it wouldn't be the case were it not for the clout of Meryl Streep. And to a lesser extent, the rest of the cast have allowed this film to endure longer than many may have expected. But the fact the original story here was penned by someone who experienced a similar workplace culture in the world of fashion means much more of this villainy may have existed prior to Streep's ingenious touch. How demanding was this woman? Was Nigel her loyal companion? And are high heels compulsory in high fashion magazine offices? Join us to find out on That's Not How It Went Down! Subscribe now for further listening: https://tnhiwd.supercast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Lewis Howard, Elliot Fitzpatrick

Topics covered

  • movie villains
  • fashion industry
  • workplace culture
  • film analysis
  • character study

Keywords

  • The Devil Wears Prada
  • Meryl Streep
  • Miranda Priestly
  • fashion
  • movie villains
  • film analysis

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Books & works: The Devil Wears Prada

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