Vogue's Anna Wintour Embraces "The Devil Wears Prada" Legacy

In a revealing interview on The Run-Through with Vogue podcast, former Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour has opened up about her thoughts on the iconic film "The Devil Wears Prada." The film, which was loosely inspired by author Lauren Weisberger's stint as Wintour's assistant, had initially caused concern within the fashion industry about how it would portray the legendary editor.

However, Wintour, 75, explained that she actually found the film "highly enjoyable and very funny." She recalled attending the premiere in 2006 wearing Prada, completely unaware of the film's content. Wintour acknowledged that the industry was "very sweetly concerned" about how she would be depicted, fearing a "caricature" or "cartoonish" portrayal. But she ultimately came to appreciate the film's humor and wit, particularly the performances of Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Anne Hathaway.

Wintour's candid comments come several months after she stepped down from her position as Vogue's editor-in-chief in June 2025, a role she had held since 1988. Last week, the company announced that Chloe Malle, the former editor of Vogue.com, would become the new head of editorial content, replacing Wintour. However, Wintour will continue at Vogue's parent company Condé Nast as the global chief content officer and global editorial director at Vogue.