Devil Wears Prada 2 Cast Salary Revealed: Here’s How Much Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway And Emily Blunt Earned

Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt each pocketed $12.5 million upfront for The Devil Wears Prada 2, thanks to a rare 'favored nations' deal. All three leads are being paid exactly the same.

Imagine the icy glare of Miranda Priestly returning to the big screen after 20 years. Fans worldwide cheered as The Devil Wears Prada 2 smashed box office records, reuniting Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt. But behind the glamour, whispers of massive paychecks have everyone talking. How much did these stars demand to step back into Runway's cutthroat world? A shocking report reveals all, proving power dressing pays off big time.

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 Star Salaries Revealed

The report further revealed that during the first film, Streep reportedly earned between $4.5 million and $5 million, while Hathaway and Blunt received around $1 million and $800,000 respectively. Reflecting on the new pay structure, a viewer told Variety, "The fact that they pushed for equal pay now shows how much they've grown and how much value they bring to the project.".

Insiders claimed that the equal-pay agreement was finalized during the initial stages of negotiation. Reports suggest that Streep’s representatives negotiated a strong base figure first, after which Hathaway and Blunt’s compensation was linked to the same amount.

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Past vs Present Pay

Speaking about the arrangement, one insider explained, "If Meryl was going to make $12.5 million, then Anne and Emily would also make $12.5 million, nothing less." Another source close to the studio added, "It's a clear message about fairness; nobody is being underpaid because they're younger or less famous now."

 Fairness In Hollywood

The salary details have also sparked discussion online, especially among fans comparing the cast’s earnings from the original film to the sequel. One fan said, "Twenty years ago these women were paid very differently, and now they're all standing on the same number; that's huge." Another wrote, "If a big-budget sequel like this can do equal pay, maybe other studios will start paying attention."

 Bonus Potential

Apart from their fixed salaries, reports indicate that the actresses may also receive additional bonuses depending on the film’s box-office performance. A source said, "Their combined pay could reach nearly $32.5 million once the whole run is over."