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The Devil Wears Prada star Meryl Streep learns she is related to Anna Wintour
Updated On: 03 April, 2026 06:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Meryl Streep reacted humorously to discovering she is distantly related to Anna Wintour. The revelation adds a real-life twist to her iconic role in The Devil Wears Prada

Meryl Streep and Anna Wintour
When Meryl Streep stepped into the razor-sharp stilettos of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada, she didn’t just play a character, she created a cultural phenomenon. As the icy, commanding, and unforgettable editor-in-chief, Streep became one of cinema’s most iconic figures, leaving audiences both terrified and transfixed.
Meryl Streep reacts to her relation with Anna Wintour
Widely believed to be inspired by fashion powerhouse Anna Wintour, the character blurred the lines between reel and real, cementing its place in pop culture history. Now, in a surprising twist, a new study has revealed that Streep and Wintour are distantly related sixth cousins, connected through shared ancestors dating back generations.

