BRIC Team reports: Home Entertainment How much were Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt paid in “Devil Wears Prada 2”? How much were Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt paid in “Devil Wears Prada 2”? The protagonists negotiated a historic salary parity agreement, achieving figures that could exceed 20 million dollars after the box office success (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); News Desk Tue, May 12 2026 21:45:18 UTC Time to Read 2 Min (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The return of Miranda Priestly to the big screen has not only caused a furor in movie theaters, but also in the finances of Hollywood.
After years of waiting, the details of the contracts of the three stars of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” were revealed.According to recent reports from Page Six, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt received an identical upfront payment of 12.5 million dollars each for reprising their iconic characters.This agreement, known in the industry as a “favored nations” clause, guaranteed that neither star was paid less than the other, regardless of their career or screen time.A success that multiplies profitsAlthough the base salary is considerable, the real fortune lies in the bonuses. Thanks to the overwhelming success of the movie, which has already exceeded 430 million dollars at the global box office, actresses are beginning to activate performance clauses.Industry experts estimate that, if the trend continues, each could pocket more than 20 million dollars at the end of the film's commercial run.This salary scheme represents a significant jump compared to the original 2006 film.
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At then, Meryl Streep negotiated a 4 mill payment ones of dollars after rejecting a lower initial offer, while Hathaway and Blunt received much smaller fractions at the beginning of their careers.The budget under the magnifying glassThe production, directed again by David Frankel, had a budget of 100 million dollars. Surprisingly, almost 40% of the total budget was allocated exclusively to ensuring the return of the leading trio.With this parity deal, Streep, Hathaway and Blunt have not only reaffirmed their superstar status, but they have sent a strong message about pay equity at the highest levels of Hollywood.
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- How much were Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt paid in “Devil Wears Prada 2”?
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