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Hathaway Clarifies Devil Wears Prada 2 Casting Controversy
29 Apr
Summary
- Anne Hathaway denied models were fired for size inclusivity.
- She stated inclusivity created more jobs, not lost ones.
- Hathaway aims for diverse body representation in the film.
Anne Hathaway has recently addressed a widely circulated story concerning the set of The Devil Wears Prada 2. She clarified that contrary to social media claims, no models were terminated from the production as a result of advocating for size inclusivity.
Hathaway explained that the incident has been amplified beyond its actual scope. She emphasized that the initiative to include diverse body types did not lead to any job losses. Instead, she asserted that it resulted in the creation of additional roles.
The actress highlighted that the aim was to foster a more representative on-screen environment. Her intention was to ensure a variety of models and body types were featured, without impacting the employment of the originally cast individuals.
The upcoming film reunites original cast members and director David Frankel. It also features new additions like Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, and Lucy Liu, alongside returning actors Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Tracie Thoms, and Tibor Feldman.
