Anne Hathaway Clarifies: No One ‘Fired’ Over Body Inclusivity Comments for ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’

Anne Hathaway Clarifies Body Diversity Comments About “The Devil Wears Prada 2”

Anne Hathaway has addressed swirling rumors that her advocacy for body inclusivity in the highly anticipated sequel “The Devil Wears Prada 2” resulted in models losing their jobs. During a recent appearance on “Good Morning America,” the Oscar-winning actress emphatically denied these claims, setting the record straight about her involvement in diversifying the film’s cast.

“It was this quick thing that happened on set, and now it’s become a much bigger story,” Hathaway explained during the April 27 broadcast. “Actually, I do want to mention some misinformation getting out there right now that people were fired because of the size inclusivity, and that just didn’t happen.”

The 43-year-old star, who returns as Andy Sachs in the sequel to the 2006 fashion industry blockbuster, clarified that her suggestion actually created additional opportunities rather than taking them away. “Nobody lost their jobs; in fact, it created more jobs. It was just about making sure that so many different body types saw themselves in a moment in the script,” she said.

The controversy began after Hathaway mentioned in previous interviews that she had approached producers about diversifying the body types represented in the film. At the New York City premiere on April 20, she told Etalk that she noticed a predominance of “traditionally sized models” during filming and decided to speak up.

“We also know in the last few years that the fashion industry can take a more inclusive approach to beauty standards, and I think that we’re all kind of happier when it’s like that, when everybody feels included,” Hathaway said at the premiere. She described approaching producers with her concerns, saying, “I just went up to the producers and said, ‘Hey, do you think that we could?’ And they looked up, and they said, ‘We’re so embarrassed we didn’t notice, and of course.’ And within two hours, suddenly, there were more girls there. It made me happy.”

While Hathaway was careful not to reveal plot details during her “Good Morning America” interview, she did mention that the film features a song written by Lady Gaga, noting that the scene’s impact is enhanced by showing “so many different types of bodies.”

Meryl Streep, who reprises her iconic role as intimidating fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly, has publicly supported Hathaway’s advocacy. In a March interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Streep reflected on their attendance at Milan Fashion Week prior to the film’s press tour, expressing concern about the models’ appearance.

“I was struck by how not only beautiful and young—everyone seems young to me—but alarmingly thin the models were. I thought that all had been addressed years ago,” Streep told the publication. “Annie clocked it too, and she made a beeline to the producers about it, securing promises that the models in the show that we were putting together for our film would not be so skeletal! She’s a stand-up girl.”

Hathaway’s push for greater body diversity reflects broader changes in the fashion and entertainment industries, which have faced increasing pressure in recent years to move away from unrealistic beauty standards. Major fashion brands, magazines, and media companies have gradually embraced more inclusive casting, though progress remains uneven.

“The Devil Wears Prada 2” arrives twenty years after the original film, which grossed over $326 million worldwide and has become a cultural touchstone. The sequel comes at a time when the fashion industry continues to grapple with questions about representation, sustainability, and social responsibility.

By clarifying that her advocacy created opportunities rather than eliminated them, Hathaway has attempted to refocus attention on the positive aspects of increasing diversity in the production while protecting herself from accusations of causing job losses in an industry already known for its precarious employment conditions.