Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt reprise their roles as Miranda Priestly, Andy Sachs and Emily Charlton in The Devil Wears Prada 2, and their return has apparently been a success at the international box office. The highly anticipated sequel, which takes place almost twenty years after the original, opened with an impressive gross of USD 233.3 million and crossed USD 300 million in its opening weekend.
As the film is earning significant revenues, a recent report has also highlighted the salaries of its lead actors.
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Meryl Streep vs. Anne Hathaway vs. Emily Blunt: How much did they make?
According to a report from Variety, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt have received a payout of US$12.5 million to return to their iconic roles in The Devil Wears Prada 2. The three actors are said to have negotiated a deal that guarantees equal compensation for everyone involved.
What makes this reported arrangement notable is that Meryl, being the most senior star and one of Hollywood’s most respected actresses, could potentially demand a higher salary. Sources say that she may be able to request around US$15 million in exchange for the role of Miranda Priestly. However, the report suggests that the actors instead chose to prioritize equality in their compensation.
Meryl Streep vs. Anne Hathaway vs. Emily Blunt: Everything We Know About Their Net Worth
Meryl Streep According to Parade, its estimated net worth in 2026 will be around $100 million.
Some sources told the outlet that Streep earns around $20 million for each film, though this can vary depending on the specific project. A brief examination of her filmography reveals that she does not play particularly high-paying roles.
For example, Streep received $5 million for her performance in the 2020 film Let Them All Talk, while she earned only $1 million for playing Margaret Thatcher in the 2011 biopic The Iron Lady, an amount she generously donated to support the National Women’s History Museum.
However, that doesn’t mean the strip’s work is cheap. According to Forbes, he earned an impressive eight-figure salary (at least $10 million) for his role in The Prom in 2020.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, in 2006, Streep was compensated $5 million for her role as fashion editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada.
Anne HathawayAs per Celebrity Net Worth report, his net worth is estimated to be $80 million in 2026.
As Hathaway is one of the highest-paid female actors in the entertainment field, the films she has starred in have collectively grossed over $4 billion, and her earnings from these projects total over $45 million.
Emily Blunt’s According to Celebrity Net Worth, her combined net worth with her husband, John Krasinski, who is known for his roles in The Office and Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, as well as being the director for A Quiet Place and its sequels, is estimated to be around $100 million.
Their joint fortune is divided almost equally, although John’s share is slightly larger. It is important to highlight that in recent years Emily has emerged as one of the highest paid actresses globally. For example, between 2019 and 2020, he earned approximately $22 million from his various acting projects.
From the above figures it seems so Meryl Streep The richest of the three stars of The Devil Wears Prada.