Which of Meryl Streep’s performances is the most well-known? Kramer as Joanna vs. Kramer as Kramer? As the distraught mother in Sophie’s Choice? Miranda Priestley from The Devil Wears Prada could be it, but we believe it’s Miranda Priestley from The Devil Wears Prada! You can disagree, but you should know that this one performance absolutely depleted her. In fact, Streep’s portrayal of Priestley was so poor that she chose to change careers entirely. Who’d have thought it?
Ever Since The Devil Wears Prada, Meryl Streep Was Never The Same Again
Rare Role For Her
Miranda Priestly is a rare antihero role for Meryl Streep. You don’t want to run into her, even though she’s a fascinating – and occasionally humorous – character to observe. Remember how she makes Andy’s life a living hell throughout the movie? She has a real-life role model as well.
Rare Role For Her
