The Devil Wears Prada 2 breaks box‑office records as lead actresses secure equal multimillion‑dollar deals

The sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2 has become a worldwide box‑office hit, drawing strong audience numbers and extensive media coverage. The film’s red‑carpet premiere in Vietnam attracted particular attention when local model‑actress Xoài Non walked the carpet in a fitted red gown, prompting a wave of online praise for her appearance and style.

Behind the scenes, the movie’s three female leads negotiated unprecedented salaries. According to Variety, Meryl Streep, whose fee could have reached more than $15 million, agreed to lower her base pay so that co‑stars Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt would each receive the same $12.5 million guaranteed amount, plus back‑end bonuses tied to the film’s revenue. The arrangement could see each actress earn over $20 million after the film’s theatrical run, highlighting a rare example of equal‑pay agreements in Hollywood.

The combination of the film’s commercial success, high‑profile fashion moments, and groundbreaking compensation deals underscores its impact on both the entertainment industry and broader discussions of gender equity in film.