Meryl Streep is without a doubt one of the most respected actresses in the Hollywood scene. This is attested to by her 21 Oscar nominationswhich have allowed her to obtain the coveted statuette on three occasions: twice in the category of Best Leading Actress for her roles in ‘Sophie’s Choice’ (1982) and ‘The Iron Lady’ (2011)and another in the category of Best Supporting Actress for her performance in ‘Kramer vs. Kramer’ (1979)Meryl Streep has been able to forge a legendary acting career over the decades, with such legendary roles as those she performed in ‘Out of Africa’ (1985) or ‘The Bridges of Madison County’ (1995), which make her stand out for her ability to immerse herself in a wide range of characters, endowing them all with great realism.
However, the actress has had to face roles that have raised significant challenges in her performance, like his participation in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ (2006)whose role as Miranda Priestly, the despotic director of a fashion magazine, has gone beyond the big screen to settle in the memory of the general public.
The film, directed by David Frankel, is based on the novel of the same name by Lauren Weisberger. The plot follows the story of Andy Sachs, played by Anne Hathaway, a young, recently graduated journalist who embarks on the dizzying world of fashion by accepting a job as an assistant to the character she masterfully plays Meryl Streep. Miranda Priestly’s role is based on the director of the American edition of Vogue magazine, Anna Wintourand the role was a marked departure from the cheerful, sympathetic roles Streep was used to playing.
For immersion in her role, Meryl Streep He decided to follow the Stanislavski method and not leave his role at any time during filming., which led him to act at all times the way Miranda Pirestly would. In an interview for Entertainment Weekly in 2021, Streep openly confessed the challenge of playing that role: “It was horrible! I was miserable when I got to my trailer. “I could hear everyone laughing. I was so depressed! I was like, ‘Well, that’s the price you pay for being a boss!’ That’s the last time I tried anything method!” The role represented a dramatic shift in dynamics from her usual performances, requiring her to step into the skin of a ruthless and demanding character, completely devoid of the human warmth and empathy that her performances usually exude.
Her co-star in the film, Emily Blunt, shared her experience in an interview with The Herald, recalling conversations with Streep during filming. Blunt said: “I remember talking to Meryl Streep when we did ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ and She said it was her least favorite character., because you really are devoid of any sympathy or emotion, and I understand that.” Despite the challenges and discomfort Streep experienced in navigating such unexplored territory for the talented actress, His performance was critically acclaimed and earned him a well-deserved Oscar nomination.thus adding one of the numerous distinctions he has garnered throughout his career.
