Photo: Barry Wetcher/20th Century Fox/Kobal/ShutterstockEmily Blunt’s onscreen fear ofMeryl Streep’s character inThe Devil Wears Pradacame from a very real place, the actress revealed.Inthe newest episode ofVariety’s Actors on Actors series, Blunt, 40, told toBrian Coxthat Streep, who played bigwig fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly in the iconic 2006 film, was “slightly terrifying” on set.“She’s amazing and was slightly terrifying on that film,” Blunt said of the three-time Oscar winner. “But it made her so miserable, playing Miranda.”Blunt added that the Anna Wintour-inspired character was “one of the first times” the legendary actress attempted method acting.According to Streep, however, it was also her last.“It was horrible!” Streep, 73, said in areunion interview withEntertainment Weeklyfor the comedy’s 15th anniversary in 2021.Barry Wetcher/20th Century Fox/Kobal/ShutterstockTheMamma Mia!actress toldEWwhile she was “miserable” in her trailer, she could hear the rest of the film’s cast — which included Blunt,Anne HathawayandStanley Tucci— “rocking and laughing.”“I was so depressed!” Streep continued. “I said, ‘Well, it’s the price you pay for being boss!’ That’s the last time I ever attempted a Method thing!”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In his chat with Blunt, Cox, who played Logan Roy (a similarly feared media mogul to Streep’s Priestly) on HBO’sSuccession, shared his admiration forThe Devil Wears Prada— and Streep.Cox said that he “loved” the film, which Blunt said marked “an extraordinary overnight shift” in her life.“And to work with one of the greatest screen actresses of all time, I so envy you,” the 77-year-old actor continued, adding that one of his ambitions before he “snuffs it” is to work with Streep.“I met her once and I said, ‘I never liked you,’” theSuccessionactor said. “And she went, ‘What?’ I said, ‘I never liked you because I was jealous.’ How can anybody be that good?”
Photo: Barry Wetcher/20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock
Emily Blunt’s onscreen fear ofMeryl Streep’s character inThe Devil Wears Pradacame from a very real place, the actress revealed.Inthe newest episode ofVariety’s Actors on Actors series, Blunt, 40, told toBrian Coxthat Streep, who played bigwig fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly in the iconic 2006 film, was “slightly terrifying” on set.“She’s amazing and was slightly terrifying on that film,” Blunt said of the three-time Oscar winner. “But it made her so miserable, playing Miranda.”Blunt added that the Anna Wintour-inspired character was “one of the first times” the legendary actress attempted method acting.According to Streep, however, it was also her last.“It was horrible!” Streep, 73, said in areunion interview withEntertainment Weeklyfor the comedy’s 15th anniversary in 2021.Barry Wetcher/20th Century Fox/Kobal/ShutterstockTheMamma Mia!actress toldEWwhile she was “miserable” in her trailer, she could hear the rest of the film’s cast — which included Blunt,Anne HathawayandStanley Tucci— “rocking and laughing.”“I was so depressed!” Streep continued. “I said, ‘Well, it’s the price you pay for being boss!’ That’s the last time I ever attempted a Method thing!”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In his chat with Blunt, Cox, who played Logan Roy (a similarly feared media mogul to Streep’s Priestly) on HBO’sSuccession, shared his admiration forThe Devil Wears Prada— and Streep.Cox said that he “loved” the film, which Blunt said marked “an extraordinary overnight shift” in her life.“And to work with one of the greatest screen actresses of all time, I so envy you,” the 77-year-old actor continued, adding that one of his ambitions before he “snuffs it” is to work with Streep.“I met her once and I said, ‘I never liked you,’” theSuccessionactor said. “And she went, ‘What?’ I said, ‘I never liked you because I was jealous.’ How can anybody be that good?”
Emily Blunt’s onscreen fear ofMeryl Streep’s character inThe Devil Wears Pradacame from a very real place, the actress revealed.
Inthe newest episode ofVariety’s Actors on Actors series, Blunt, 40, told toBrian Coxthat Streep, who played bigwig fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly in the iconic 2006 film, was “slightly terrifying” on set.
“She’s amazing and was slightly terrifying on that film,” Blunt said of the three-time Oscar winner. “But it made her so miserable, playing Miranda.”
Blunt added that the Anna Wintour-inspired character was “one of the first times” the legendary actress attempted method acting.
According to Streep, however, it was also her last.
“It was horrible!” Streep, 73, said in areunion interview withEntertainment Weeklyfor the comedy’s 15th anniversary in 2021.
Barry Wetcher/20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock
TheMamma Mia!actress toldEWwhile she was “miserable” in her trailer, she could hear the rest of the film’s cast — which included Blunt,Anne HathawayandStanley Tucci— “rocking and laughing.”
“I was so depressed!” Streep continued. “I said, ‘Well, it’s the price you pay for being boss!’ That’s the last time I ever attempted a Method thing!”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
In his chat with Blunt, Cox, who played Logan Roy (a similarly feared media mogul to Streep’s Priestly) on HBO’sSuccession, shared his admiration forThe Devil Wears Prada— and Streep.
Cox said that he “loved” the film, which Blunt said marked “an extraordinary overnight shift” in her life.
“And to work with one of the greatest screen actresses of all time, I so envy you,” the 77-year-old actor continued, adding that one of his ambitions before he “snuffs it” is to work with Streep.
“I met her once and I said, ‘I never liked you,’” theSuccessionactor said. “And she went, ‘What?’ I said, ‘I never liked you because I was jealous.’ How can anybody be that good?”
source: people.com
