The long-awaited sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2 has sparked a conversation about the salaries of its stars, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt. According to a report by Variety, the trio negotiated a "favored nations" deal, receiving a $12.5 million upfront fee to reprise their roles in the film.
This deal is a rare case where all three leads are being paid the same, despite their original salaries from the 2006 film being very different. Streep earned around $4.5-5 million in the first movie, while Hathaway and Blunt were paid roughly $1 million and $800,000 respectively.
The equal-pay deal was made during early negotiations, with Streep's team reportedly setting a high base and tying the others' salaries to that number. Fans on social media have noticed the jump and are praising the actresses for pushing for fairness.
The stars could earn even more through bonuses, with a source saying their combined pay could reach nearly $32.5 million once the whole run is over.
