Anne Hathaway was gifted with a copy of the Quran at the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2, following widespread praise for her use of the Arabic term 'Inshallah' during a recent interview. The 43-year-old actress, who has been actively promoting the highly anticipated sequel, dazzled on the red carpet in a skintight velvet dress alongside her co-stars.
Red Carpet Moment
Footage shared on Instagram captured the moment a fan presented Anne with the religious text. She graciously responded, 'Thank you so much. That's very kind,' as the fan encouraged her to read it. The encounter has since garnered significant attention online.
Viral Interview
Earlier this week, Anne spoke to People magazine about embracing aging in her 40s, a clip that has since gone viral on TikTok. She remarked, 'I just feel like, you can either fear ageing, or you can fear dying young. I just really want to hopefully live for, and enjoy a life. I want to have a long, healthy life. Inshallah I hope so.'
'Inshallah,' an Arabic phrase meaning 'if God wills it,' is commonly used by Muslims and across the Middle East. Her use of the term sparked a flurry of comments from fans, including: 'INSHALLAH TOOK ME OUT,' 'The Inshallah I'm dead,' 'Inshallah my princess of Genovia,' and 'Inshallah? Annie I ain't know you had that in you.'
Sequel Details
In the film, Anne reunites with Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci as they dive back into the cutthroat world of high fashion, this time with a modern twist. Early plotlines suggest Miranda Priestly is grappling with the decline of traditional print media while facing off against Emily, now a powerful executive controlling crucial advertising dollars. The sequel also introduces new faces, including Justin Theroux, Kenneth Branagh, and Lucy Liu. Filming has taken place across New York and Milan, with behind-the-scenes glimpses already generating excitement among fans.
Critical Reception
The original The Devil Wears Prada was a cultural phenomenon, cementing Meryl Streep's Miranda Priestly as an iconic character and inspiring a generation of fashion lovers. Early reactions to the sequel, which premiered in the US on Monday, have been overwhelmingly positive. Critics have warned fans to 'gird your loins... it is phenomenal.'
The Hollywood Reporter's Alex Weprin described the film as 'a biting media parody wrapped up in high fashion. Every journalist who sees it will cringe from recognition.' Variety writer Jazz Tangcay echoed the sentiment, teasing: 'Gird your loins, the devil is back in all her glory! Yes, #thedevilwearsprada2 is phenomenal. It is the perfect sequel that exceeded all expectations.'
Aline Brosh McKenna's script has been praised as sharp and witty, with Daniel Baptista of The Movie Podcast writing: 'The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a FUN and FIERCE sequel that makes a statement. Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep slip back into their iconic roles with ease and SERVE in every single frame. It feels familiar in the best way, timely in the right ways, and is well worth the wait.'
