The beloved film ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ will reportedly have a sequel, according to several outlets. Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt are expected to reprise their roles, while the return of Anne Hathaway’s Andy is still a mystery. But fans are already excited about the upcoming film, and we thought about revisiting the original’s iconic cast.
The dramedy is based on the 2003 novel of the same name by Lauren Weisberger, and the story was inspired by Weisberger’s real life experiences working in Vogue Magazine as Anna Wintour’s assistant. Streep’s Priestly is set to be the long-time editor-in-chief stand-in.
But, apart from an interesting premise, the movie’s quality was improved thanks to its impressive cast. And we’re not only talking about the main trio, but also other actors such as Stanley Tucci and Simon Baker. Here’s the original cast’s ages then and now.
The Devil Wears Prada Cast Ages: Then vs. Now
Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly
Streep was 56 years old when she first portrayed Priestly. Her performance was considered one of the best of the film, earning her a Golden Globe, as well as nominations for the Oscars and SAG Awards. Some of her lines have also become iconic, such as “Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking!” and the “Cerulean” monologue. She is now 75 years old.
Anne Hathaway as Andrea “Andy” Sachs
Hathaway was 23 years old when she played Andy, the idealist young journalist who takes the job in Runway. Her performance was also praised, and helped her gain a more mature image after having her breakthrough with more naive heroines in movies like “The Princess Diaries.” She is now 41 years old.
Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton
Blunt was also 23 years old when she played Emily Charlton, Miranda’s main assistant and Andy’s frenemy. The British actress, speaking to Hathaway for Variety’s Actors on Actors, said that she was “so green” in the business, but that the film is the one “changed her life.” She is 41 years old.
Stanley Tucci as Nigel Kipling
Stanley Tucci has built a career taking supporting roles and turning them into iconic roles. That’s the case with Nigel, who is Runway’s art director and Andy’s ally. When they filmed the first film he was 45 years old, and he is now 63 years old.
Simon Baker as Christian Thompson
Simon Baker appeared as Christian Thompson, a writer and Andy’s love interest in the film. Baker, who is best known for his role in The Mentalist, was 36 years old when they filmed the original movie. He is now 54 years old.
Adrian Grenier as Nate Cooper
Grenier plays Andy’s boyfriend, Nate, who is, surprisingly (or maybe not), the most hated character in the film. Grenier was 29 years old when they shot the original movie, and he is now 47 years old.