Let's say we are witnessing a rare moment in the world of fashion and cinema.
Meryl Streep and Anna Wintour have appeared together on the cover of Vogue magazine's May issue , and the duo looks iconic. The collaboration comes just ahead of the highly anticipated release of The Devil Wears Prada 2.
In the sequel, Meryl Streep reprises her famous role as fashion editor Miranda Priestly, a character long believed to be inspired by Anna Wintour herself. The cover was shot by legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz, while their styling was entrusted to Grace Coddington.
For the accompanying article, written by Chloe Malle, the two icons sat down for a candid chat about fashion, aging and careers, moderated by director Greta Gerwig. Although Greta Gerwig is not part of the new film project, she previously collaborated with Streep on Little Women .
During the interview, Meryl Streep revealed that when she returned to the role of Miranda after 20 years, she seriously thought about the figure of Anna Wintour. She tried to imagine the responsibility that such a position carries and the constant curiosity about the world that the job requires.
However, the actress stressed that the character is not based solely on Wintour. As an Oscar winner , she explained that she draws inspiration from various figures in her life, most of them men. In a recent interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert , she revealed that she also took elements from directors like Mike Nichols and Clint Eastwood.
For her part, Anna Wintour said it was a great honor to be played by Streep, despite the differences between herself and the character. She even revealed that she had called the actress as soon as she heard rumors of a sequel to The Devil Wears Prada.
One cover, two legends and a highly promising comeback, fashion and cinema have never been closer together.
