The Meryl Streep performance based on Helen Mirren

After playing one of the most iconic villains of all time, Helen Mirren was surprised to discover that Meryl Streep's character was partly inspired by her.
The Meryl Streep performance based on Helen Mirren

Click Here to read in detail


(Credit: Alamy)

Film » Cutting Room Floor

Mon 27 January 2025 4:30, UK

Meryl Streep is one of the most prolific actors of all time, with a name that is synonymous with some of the greatest performances to grace the big screen.

With a range of leading and supporting roles in films such as Doubt, The Iron Lady, and The Hours, Streep has played an intimidating number of real-life historical figures that would terrify many other actors. However, the responsibility has always been seen as a privilege instead of a challenge, with Streep gladly embracing each opportunity and throwing herself into the role, seeing herself as unimportant when compared to the character.

With an immersive and all-consuming approach to acting, it comes as no surprise that Streep has considered every tiny detail, with one fellow actor describing the unlikely inspiration Streep took from her in fleshing out one of her most iconic characters.

After the release of the book in 2003, The Devil Wears Prada shortly became a hot contender to be adapted for the screen, with 20th Century Fox acquiring the rights for the story after it was published and producing it a couple of years later. The story follows a personal assistant who finds herself working for a high-powered fashion magazine editor, plunging her into an unknown world as she struggles to adapt to the challenge of working in such a toxic environment. 

There was much speculation about who the so-called ‘devil’ was based on, with some wondering if Anna Wintour, the famed editor of Vogue, inspired it. However, with Streep on board with the project, she didn’t need to know any details about who it was inspired by, instead using her own well of genius to realise the abrasive character and create a multi-dimensional portrait of a woman corrupted by power and obsessed with control. 

The film is now revered by global audiences, with people praising the performances of Stanley Tucci, Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway and Streep, with iconic montage sequences as the main character transforms her appearance and snide one-liners as Tucci’s character remarks about the number of calories in clam chowder. It is undeniably a modern masterpiece and has a razor-sharp script that has survived the test of time.  

However, when preparing for the role, Streep revealed to Helen Mirren that she had loosely been the inspiration for Miranda Priestly. While this could be perceived as a huge insult, Streep clarified that she had been inspired by the way Mirren styles her hair, with Mirren explaining, “The only thing Meryl did tell me was she based her hairdo in The Devil Wears Prada on my hair. That’s all I can claim”.

Thankfully, the inspiration that Streep found in Mirren didn’t extend beyond her physical appearance, and she plucked the rest of her character’s traits from somewhere else. Who knows if she looked up to any unbecoming and cruel celebrities to inspire this performance, but given the number of questionable people in Hollywood, perhaps she did know enough to flesh out Priestly’s entire personality. Her performance in the film is nothing short of monumental, and she continues to be one of her most chilling and terrifying characters. 

Related Topics

Helen MirrenMeryl Streep



Miatamil

Listed here the latest Trending News

Britain’s slowest selling used cars from vamped up Peugeot to Hyundai saloon

Britain’s slowest selling used cars from vamped up Peugeot to Hyundai saloon

BRITAIN’S slowest-selling used cars in 2024 have been revealed, with one Hyndai model often taking over 100 days to get snapped up on dealership forecourts. Newly released data from Auto Trader fou…

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
Joanna Gaines Reveals Her Kids' Major Milestones Are Bittersweet: 'It All Went So Fast'

Joanna Gaines Reveals Her Kids' Major Milestones Are Bittersweet: 'It All Went So Fast'

Joanna Gaines' kids have hit a huge milestone, which reinforces how quickly time passes. Find out what they're up to.

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
Watch as Iran unveils biggest EVER war drone named ‘The Gaza’

Watch as Iran unveils biggest EVER war drone named ‘The Gaza’

IRAN has unveiled its biggest ever drone dubbed “The Gaza” that can carry a deadly 13-bomb load. The drone was revealed to the world by Iran’s military air force during a huge wea…

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
The movie Francis Ford Coppola enjoyed making the most

The movie Francis Ford Coppola enjoyed making the most

Francis Ford Coppola once opened up on the movie he enjoyed making the most, following the production nightmares of 'The Godfather Part I' and 'Apocalypse Now'

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
Queen's Brian May collects 'Star Wars' toys and

Queen's Brian May collects 'Star Wars' toys and "loves Yoda”

Anita Dobson has revealed that her husband and Queen guitarist Brian May is a collector of 'Star Wars' memorabilia.

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
Blake Lively Fighting Justin Baldoni’s Plan to Release Videos to Public

Blake Lively Fighting Justin Baldoni’s Plan to Release Videos to Public

Blake Lively is firing back at Justin Baldoni’s plan to launch a website with videos amid their ongoing legal battle, In Touch can exclusively report.

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
'I have blemish-prone skin and this is the only moisturiser I'll use now'

'I have blemish-prone skin and this is the only moisturiser I'll use now'

OK!'s beauty editor Laura Mulley reveals the one moisturiser she swears by after years of trying different brands and formulas

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
Damiano David, Il Momento

Damiano David, Il Momento

Måneskin' Damiano David is best known as the lead singer and frontman of the 'Eurovision'-winning Italian group. With singles like "Silverlines" and "Born With a Broken Heart," the singer-songwriter, who is dating former Disney star Dove Cameron, is gearing up to drop his debut album, 'Tenderness,' and tour the world.

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
Jenna Bush Hager Reveals She Once Had a Belly Button Piercing That Got Infected — Details on Her Rebellious Moment!

Jenna Bush Hager Reveals She Once Had a Belly Button Piercing That Got Infected — Details on Her Rebellious Moment!

When Jenna Bush Hager got a new ear piercing live on the air with guest host Scarlett Johansson on Thursday, Jan. 23, she shared that she’s had multiple piercings in her ear and even one outside of the ear.

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram
Dad killed in tragic accident at school hammer throwing contest

Dad killed in tragic accident at school hammer throwing contest

The father of one of the pupils competing at the sports day was killed by the hammer as he attempted to shield his wife and son from the oncoming object.

Read more >> : Cick here

Share on : 👇
Twitter (X) Facebook truthsocial gettr pinterest whatsapp telegram


These hashtags listed here are the most popular shared hashtags on Worldwide


Twitter (X), Inc. was an American social media company based in San Francisco, California, which operated and was named for its flagship social media network prior to its rebrand as X. In addition to Twitter, the company previously operated the Vine short video app and Periscope livestreaming service

Twitter (X) is one of the most popular social media platforms, with over 619 million monthly active users worldwide. One of the most exciting features of Twitter (X) is the ability to see what topics are trending in real-time. Twitter trends are a fascinating way to stay up to date on what people are talking about on the platform, and they can also be a valuable tool for businesses and individuals to stay relevant and informed. In this article, we will discuss Twitter (X) trends, how they work, and how you can use them to your advantage.

What are Twitter (X) Worldwide Trends?
Twitter (X) Worldwide trends are a list of topics that are currently being talked about on the platform and also world. The topics on this list change in real-time and are based on the volume of tweets using a particular hashtag or keyword. Twitter (X) Worldwide trends can be localized to a Worldwide country or region or can be global, depending on the topic's popularity.

How Do Twitter (X) Worldwide Trends Work?
Twitter (X) Worldwide trends are generated by an algorithm that analyzes the volume of tweets using a particular hashtag or keyword. When the algorithm detects a sudden increase in tweets using a specific hashtag or keyword, it considers that topic to be trending.

Once a topic is identified as trending, it is added to the list of Twitter (X) Worldwide trends. The topics on this list are ranked based on their popularity, with the most popular topics appearing at the top of the list.

Twitter (X) Worldwide trends can be filtered by location or category, allowing users to see what topics are trending in their area or in a particular industry. Additionally, users can click on a trending topic to see all of the tweets using that hashtag or keyword.