The Devil Wears Prada 2 Paydays Revealed: What Meryl Streep and Two Co-Stars Are Earning

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is already cleaning up at the box office, but there’s been more going on behind the scenes than just ticket sales—a trio of Hollywood A-listers has apparently cashed some especially hefty checks to return. Yep, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt are all back, and this time they made sure their pay matched their star power.

The Prada Paycheck Situation

According to Variety, all three leads locked in a 'favored nations' deal—which is industry-speak for 'everyone gets the same, nobody storms off over salary.' Numbers? Each supposedly walked away with a tidy $12.5 million for reprising their iconic roles as Miranda, Andy, and Emily. If that seems like a lot (and it is), remember the original was a massive hit, and these three are the reason why.

There were whispers that Streep could have aimed higher if she wanted, but she agreed to keep things even. (Nice move—or, maybe, an easy $12.5 million just sounds good.)

But Wait: There’s More (Money)

Here’s where things get interesting: their contracts reportedly tossed in sweet box office bonuses. So if ticket sales keep up—and all signs say they will—each of the trio could ultimately rake in over $20 million. Not bad for another round of cutthroat fashion insults and existential crises in New York.

A Look Back: The First Movie’s Numbers

The salaries this time around are a definite upgrade from the first film. Back in 2006, Meryl was set to make $4-5 million—respectable, but nowhere near what she wanted. Here’s the fun part: she read the script, saw it was going to be a hit, and doubled her asking price. The studio barely blinked before agreeing.

"I wanted to see if I doubled my ask, and they went right away and said, 'Sure.' I’m 56 — it took me this long to understand that I could do that! I was sure of it. I was sure it would be a hit. And they needed me, I felt. And I wanted it, but if they didn’t want to do that, I was okay. Because I’m old — I’m 56, I was ready to retire."

Say what you want, but if you’re Meryl Streep and you know you’re the secret sauce, you might as well make the most of it.

Quick Recap: Who Gets What

• Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt each get $12.5 million upfront for The Devil Wears Prada 2.
• Box office bonuses could push each of them north of $20 million.
• The film debuted May 1, 2026, so if you haven’t seen it yet, those bonuses are still racking up.
• Back on the first movie, Streep’s salary was around $4-5 million—until she doubled it on a hunch.

I’d say the lesson here is never underestimate your value—especially if the entire sequel hangs on you showing up with your best icy glare.