Meryl Streep Highlights the LGBTQIA+ Community’s Importance in the Fashion Industry

At the Tokyo stop of "The Devil Wears Prada 2" press tour, Mimiyuuuh had the rare opportunity to sit down with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway for a brief interview. She opened the conversation with a question based on her own experience as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, asking:

“As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, The Devil Wears Prada becomes a beacon of hope not only to me, but to all the girls and the gays. What can you say about the support of the community [for] this movie?"

To which Meryl responded gracefully, saying:

After Mimi shared the short clip, Meryl’s remark quickly gained international traction, with foreign cinephile blogs picking up the quote. “The first viral quote from this press tour courtesy of a Filipino interviewer iba talaga,” one Filipino netizen remarked.

Days later, Mimi uploaded a vlog offering a closer look at her experience at the Tokyo press junket, along with the full interview featuring Meryl and Anne.

Meryl elaborated on her statement, emphasizing how the industry is deeply shaped by members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

She explained: “As some of our greatest designers, support staff, the whole world of fashion has been delivered to us in large part by that community, and we have nothing but gratitude and joy.”

Anne Hathaway also chimed in. Echoing Meryl’s sentiments, the actress highlighted the community’s role in sustaining the film’s cultural relevance throughout the years.

“I wouldn’t know if we’d have a sequel without the support of the LGBTQ community, who have embraced this film so much,” she mused. “So I just feel like so much is owed, and we’re so grateful.”