Meryl Streep, the actress playing Miranda Priestly in the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, revealed that "nobody would provide any clothes" for the film due to fears of Anna Wintour, the inspiration behind the character. The interview was conducted during which Streep and Wintet discussed fashion and the making of the sequel. Winther also revealed that she called Streep after hearing rumors of a sequel and sought her approval of the storyline. She praised the original film's portrayal of fashion and said the sequel evolves with the times.