Meryl Streep Reveals the Real Reason You'll Never Read Her Memoir

If you were hoping that Meryl Streep would eventually drop a tell-all memoir, you might want to adjust those expectations. The legendary actress—yes, the one who defined icy style as Miranda Priestly—isn’t into the idea, and this week, she made it hilariously clear. That’s just peak Streep: revealing a lot by saying very little, and still managing to steal the scene.

Meryl on Memoirs: A Solid 'Nope'

Streep recently sat down with Andy Cohen on SiriusXM’s 'Front Row,' hanging out with her returning Devil Wears Prada 2 co-stars Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. Sure, they talked up the highly anticipated sequel (more on that in a second), but Cohen had to go off-script with a burning question that follows Streep everywhere: is she ever going to write down her life story?

Here’s how fast she shot the idea down:

'Nope, nope,' Streep said, with zero hesitation.

When Cohen pointed out just how quickly she answered, Streep deadpanned: 'Too boring. Seriously.'

So, if you thought there might be a dusty Streep manuscript someday, it’s time to let that dream go.

But She Loves a Good Memoir—As a Reader

Streep may not want to write about herself, but she’s more than happy to read what other famous folks have to say. She shouted out Barbra Streisand’s 2023 memoir, My Name Is Barbra, calling it 'fantastic.' Apparently, she listened to the audiobook and highly recommends that as the way to go, in case reading several hundred pages isn’t your thing.

Yes, The Devil Wears Prada 2 Is Actually Happening

In case you’re worried her words are staying quiet but her acting’s not, don’t stress. Streep is officially back as Miranda Priestly, torturing underlings in the world of absurdly chic publishing. The sequel to the 2006 hit brings back not only Hathaway, Blunt, and Tucci, but also the original director (David Frankel) and screenwriter (Aline Brosh McKenna). That’s a rare feat for any sequel—especially coming two decades after the original.

Of course, they’re adding some new faces to the mix. Expect to see:

• Kenneth Branagh
• Lucy Liu
• Justin Theroux
• B.J. Novak
• Pauline Chalamet
• Patrick Brammall
• Caleb Hearon
• Helen J. Shen
• Conrad Ricamora

Mark your calendar: The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrives May 1, 2026. That might feel like lightyears away, but in Hollywood time, it’ll be here before you know it.

Bottom line: If you want Meryl’s legacy, you’re going to have to stick with her movies. And honestly, given that Miranda Priestly is headed back to the screen, who needs a memoir anyway?