Elmo Dons Devil Wears Prada Persona for Halloween

For Halloween 2026, Elmo is taking on a surprising new persona: fashion magazine editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly. This unexpected cultural crossover sees the beloved Sesame Street character channeling Meryl Streep's iconic portrayal from 'The Devil Wears Prada.'

A video released by Sesame Street features Elmo in character as Priestly, delivering witty remarks about pumpkins and Cookie Monster's fur color. These jokes are a clear reference to the film's dialogue and themes, likely flying over the heads of his preschool audience.

In previous years, Elmo has donned various Halloween costumes, including a spaceman and a pirate. The 2006 film 'The Devil Wears Prada,' which inspired this costume, starred Meryl Streep alongside Anne Hathaway and was based on Lauren Weisberger's novel, which itself was inspired by Vogue editor Anna Wintour.