The Devil Wears Prada 2: Are Meryl Streep-Anna Wintour Sixth Cousins? Actress Says 'As Our Ancestors Would..'

When Meryl Streep stepped into the razor-sharp stilettos of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada, she didn't just play a character - she created a cultural phenomenon. As the icy, commanding, and utterly unforgettable editor-in-chief, Streep became one of cinema's most iconic figures, leaving audiences simultaneously terrified and transfixed.

Widely believed to be inspired by fashion powerhouse Anna Wintour, the character blurred the lines between reel and real, cementing its place in pop culture history. And now, in a twist no one could script, a new study revealed that Streep and Wintour are actually distantly related sixth cousins, connected through shared ancestors dating back generations.

"Well THAT explains EVERYTHING," reacted Streep to the revelation. "As our ancestors would say, I am chuffed!"

A cheeky nod to the uncanny overlap between her iconic portrayal and its real-world inspiration, making this discovery all the more deliciously full-circle.

20th Century Studios will release The Devil Wears Prada 2 in cinemas on 1st May 2026.