“The Devil Wears Prada 2” stars Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tuci, Emily Blunt, and SImone Ashley. Combined images from AP.The stars of “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” undeniably one of the biggest and most anticipated movies of 2026, have reunited at this year’s Met Gala, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, but sans Meryl Streep whose character in the film Miranda Priestly would kill to attend.
As seen on the Met Gala carpet, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci and Simone Ashley all graced the annual fete, but most of them noticeably played it safe in their outfit of choice.
Streep has previously already given word that she is not attending, as in the past years, the event, which is perennially hosted by Anna Wintour, Condé Nast’s Global chief content officer and global editorial director for Vogue magazine, and who famously inspired the character of Miranda Priestly.
Unlike the uneasy, if not somewhat strained, reception in the first “The Devil Wears Prada” movie, Wintour gamely joined in the promotions of the film (though she did not make the final cut of the movie), stepped on the Oscars stage with Hathaway in March, and even joined Streep on the May cover of Vogue.
A statement made to People magazine on May 4 said, “Meryl has been invited to the Met Gala for many years but has never attended… While she appreciates Vogue, Anna [Wintour] and her incredible imagination and stamina—it has never quite been her scene.” Still, many hoped that Streep would finally make an appearance at the Met.
For this year’s Met Gala, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the guests were asked to follow the theme “Costume Art.” The brief enjoined guests to “explore the interpretation of the body in the form of clothing that goes well beyond the surface of what the body is and means,” which is why many celebrities took notes from famous paintings, sculptures, elements of culture, and classic moments in film in their looks.
Coming from the high-stakes fashion of “Prada 2,” Hathaway and Emily Blunt went for more subdued looks at the Met Gala, in contrast to the more glamorous outfits they wore in the film and its promotional activities.
Graduating from Andrea Sachs’ functional outfits, Hathaway, instead, embodied the spirit of Genovian royalty in a black Mikado ball gown featuring hand-painted patterns by American artist Peter McGough.
Anne Hathaway arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the “Costume Art” exhibition on Monday, May 4, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
According to Vogue, McGough said the paintings of statues and building pillars took inspiration from John Keats 1819 poem “Ode on a Grecian Urn,” adding that the dress is a portrayal of turning a“ person into an object of art.”
Blunt — a true-blue scene-stealer in the two films both in the delivery of her lines and fashion-wise — dressed up in a simple Ashi Studio two-piece, composed of a corseted lace and a Mikimoto pearl body necklace, which follows the edgy fashion that her character Emily Charlton is known for.
“It was a lot of fun working with [my stylist Jessica Paster], and deciding how we would interpret the theme this year. When we saw this extraordinary creation from Mikimoto, we knew it was perfect; it feels like wearable art and captures the idea of jewelry becoming part of the garment,” the actress told fashion publication WWD.
Emily Blunt arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the “Costume Art” exhibition on Monday, May 4, 2026, in New York. Image: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Ashley showed off her physique in a Stella McCartney chain dress, which was accessorized with matching silver jewelry.
Simone Ashley arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the “Costume Art” exhibition on Monday, May 4, 2026, in New York. Image: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Meanwhile, Tucci came with his wife Felicity, who is Blunt’s sister. The actor made his character Nigel proud with his dapper velvet moss green tuxedo and dark sunglasses.
Stanley Tucci, from left, Felicity Blunt, and Emily Blunt arrive at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the “Costume Art” exhibition on Monday, May 4, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
The four core stars of “Prada” reprised their roles in the sequel, but with subtle nuances to their characters.
Hathaway as Andy Sachs, stuck to her ideals but grew more mature, not just with her fashion choices, but with the grounded knowledge that her world is bigger than herself, yet smaller, in the grander scheme of things.
Blunt, as Emily Charlton, now works as a marketing executive for a fashion brand. In the film, her outfits were more signature-heavy to showcase the luxury brand she is now working for, though they still had the same edge to match her biting personality.
On the red carpet, the actress wore outfits in shades of black, white, and red, faithful to the film’s theme, often featuring structured silhouettes that showcased her fearless fashion sense.
Emily Blunt attends “The Devil Wears Prada 2” world premiere at David Gaffer Hall on Monday, April 20, 2026, in New York. Image: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Since Ashley stars as Miranda Priestly’s trusted assistant and right-hand woman, Amari, in the film, her outfits are often glamorous to effectively present herself as a representative of the editor-in-chief. Call her outfits the epitome of a Runway girl, if you will.
This image released by 20th Century Studios shows Simone Ashley in a scene from the film “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” Image: 20th Century Studios via AP
Simone Ashley poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in London. Image: Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP
Amari’s fashion-forward eye extended to the red carpet, where she often wore bold colors that showcased her delicious complexion in all its glory.
Tucci’s Nigel, ah, he is very much secure in his fashion sense, knowing that Runway would be long lost without him. And this sense translated well on the steps of the Met. /edv
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