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Streep's Miranda Priestly: A Blend of Nichols & Eastwood?
7 Apr
Summary
- Meryl Streep drew inspiration from directors Mike Nichols and Clint Eastwood.
- She described the character as a 'baby' of Nichols and Eastwood.
- Streep found Wintour's portrayal in the film to be a 'fair shot'.
Meryl Streep has disclosed that her portrayal of the formidable fashion editor Miranda Priestly was inspired by two acclaimed directors: Mike Nichols and Clint Eastwood. Streep explained on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that the character is essentially a fusion of their directorial styles, humor, and authority.
She noted Nichols' commanding presence on set, coupled with his sly humor, informed Priestly's tone. Eastwood's influence came from his calm, authoritative demeanor, never needing to raise his voice. Streep shared that she informed Nichols of his influence, who was thrilled.
Although the character is famously linked to Vogue's Anna Wintour, Streep did not cite her as an inspiration. Wintour, in turn, stated she found the film highly enjoyable and Meryl Streep's performance a "fair shot" despite initial concerns.
