As the world gears up for The Devil Wears Prada 2, an unforgettable moment has brought its magic a little closer home. Filmmaker and fashion tastemaker Karan Johar took to social media to share a rare and special meet-up with global icons Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in Tokyo, Japan, during the film’s international promotional tour.
Karan Johar meets Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway
In a single frame, worlds collided, where Bollywood’s love for drama and couture met the timeless elegance and authority of Hollywood’s most iconic fashion universe. The moment feels nothing short of cinematic, bringing together the woman who defined power dressing and the character who transformed within it, alongside one of India’s most celebrated voices of style and storytelling.
Karan Johar captioned the post: “This is not a caption. This is a confession. I am singularly obsessed and inspired by the unmatchable brilliance of Meryl Streep. In many ways, she has been my guru in the art of acting & portraying characters across cinema!!”
He went on to chronicle how obsessed he is with the film, revealing its dialogues have become part of his daily vocabulary: “I have watched The Devil Wears Prada no less than 47 times. I have quoted it at dinner tables, in edit suites and in board meetings (no kidding!) So when I tell you that standing next to HER & them today, I felt the ground shift, please believe me. I tried very hard to be calm and composed but here’s a another confession – my knees were RATTLING!”
Praising both the actresses for their kindness, Karan wrote, “They were both so warm and welcoming. This image is going in my will. Stay tuned, there’s so much more…because I had a chat with the favourites of the season. OH and one more thing…that’s all”
Evoking nostalgia, scale and sheer glamour, this interaction sets the stage for a global celebration of fashion, cinema and culture. It’s not just a meeting, it’s a moment that captures the spirit of an iconic legacy!
About The Devil Wears Prada 2
The Devil Wears Prada 2 reunites the original main cast with director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna, and introduces an all-new runway of characters, including Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Patrick Brammall, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, Pauline Chalamet, B.J. Novak and Conrad Ricamora. Tracie Thoms and Tibor Feldman also reprise their roles as “Lily” and “Irv” from the first film.
20th Century Studios will release The Devil Wears Prada 2 in cinemas on 1st May 2026.