Anne Hathaway debunks Devil Wears Prada 2 firing rumours

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Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRachel McGrathTuesday 28 April 2026 16:32 BSTThe Devil Wears Prada 2 clipAnne Hathaway clarified claims that people were fired from the set of Devil Wears Prada 2 due to a push for size inclusivity, stating that no one lost their job and, in fact, more jobs were created.The actor, who reprises her role as Andie Sachs, explained that misinformation was circulating about the film's efforts to feature more diverse body types on its fictional runways.The sequel aims for greater representation on its catwalks, contrasting with the perceived return to 'heroin chic' and thin models in real-life Ozempic-era fashion weeks.Meryl Streep, returning as Miranda Priestly, previously revealed that she and Hathaway advocated for models of different shapes and sizes after observing 'alarmingly thin' models at Milan Fashion Week in 2025.The long-awaited film, set for release next month, will see Hathaway, Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reprise their roles, with plotlines involving Miranda navigating print publishing decline and Andie returning to Runway magazine.In fullDevil Wears Prada’s Anne Hathaway denies claim models were fired from sequel over body type: ‘That just didn’t happen’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in