Question 1

What surprising thing did Meryl Streep tell Anne Hathaway on their first day of filming?

Accepted Answer

Streep told Hathaway she was perfect for the role and happy to work together, then said that was the last nice thing she'd say to her—and it was.

Question 2

How did the production designer get inspiration for Miranda Priestly's office?

Accepted Answer

Production designer Jess Gonchor snuck into Vogue's offices to see Anna Wintour's office, recreating it so authentically that Wintour reportedly redecorated hers after the film.

Question 3

What happened to the film's costumes after production?

Accepted Answer

All costumes were auctioned for breast cancer research. Anne Hathaway bought her character's green dress, and Meryl Streep kept her sunglasses, reusing them in Mamma Mia!.

Question 4

Which major film festivals or awards recognized The Devil Wears Prada?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Venice Film Festival in 2006 and received awards or nominations from the Golden Globes, Academy Awards, and National Board of Review in 2006-2007.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in The Devil Wears Prada?

Accepted Answer

A young Midwestern woman moves to New York to become a writer but ends up as assistant to the tyrannical editor-in-chief of a major fashion magazine.

Question 6

What surprising comment did Meryl Streep make to Anne Hathaway on their first day of filming?

Accepted Answer

Meryl Streep told Anne Hathaway she was perfect for the role and happy to work together, then said that was the last nice thing she'd say to her—and it was.

Question 7

How did the film's costuming set a record despite designer loans?

Accepted Answer

Costume designer Patricia Field spent over $1 million on costuming, making it the most expensively-costumed film in history, earning her sole Oscar nomination.

Question 8

What was Anna Wintour's reaction to the film despite not being invited to the premiere?

Accepted Answer

Anna Wintour attended an advance screening with her daughter, who nudged her saying 'They got that right!' Wintour reportedly liked the film despite initial skepticism.

Question 9

How did the production designer recreate Anna Wintour's office without official access?

Accepted Answer

Production designer Jess Gonchor snuck into Vogue's offices to see Anna Wintour's office, recreating it so authentically that Wintour reportedly redecorated hers after the movie.

Question 10

What happened to the film's costumes after production, and what did the stars keep?

Accepted Answer

All costumes were auctioned for breast cancer research. Anne Hathaway bought her character's green dress, and Meryl Streep kept her sunglasses, reusing them in Mamma Mia!.

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