Anna Wintour and Anne Hathaway Reunite at Oscars in Devil Wears Prada Sequel Tease
Fans of The Devil Wears Prada were treated to an unexpected and delightful reunion during Sunday's Oscars ceremony, as Anna Wintour and Anne Hathaway took to the stage together. This surprise appearance served as a clever promotional moment ahead of the highly anticipated sequel, set to hit cinemas on May 1.
A Nod to Iconic Characters
The legendary Vogue editor, aged 76, who is widely believed to have inspired Meryl Streep's formidable Miranda Priestly in the 2006 film, shared the stage with Hathaway, the star who played Andy Sachs. Strutting out to present the award for Best Costume Design, Wintour delivered a playful wink to fans by referring to Hathaway as 'Emily,' a reference to Emily Blunt's character, the long-suffering assistant in the original movie.
After their entrance accompanied by Madonna's hit Vogue, Hathaway turned to Wintour and asked, 'Would you like to read out the nominees?' In a moment that captured the essence of her on-screen alter-ego, Wintour put on her famous sunglasses and quipped, 'Thank you, Emily.' The brief exchange left the audience in hysterics, with many praising it as the funniest moment of the night.
Fan Reactions and Social Media Buzz
Social media erupted with excitement following the reunion. Fans lauded the pairing, with one user writing, 'Anna Wintour has been funnier than Conan O'Brien has so far.' Others highlighted the cultural significance, noting, 'The real-life Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs on the Oscar stage together, nobody was ready for this.' Additional comments included:
- 'The Devil Wears Prada Energy on that stage was unmatched.'
- 'Thank you Emily was a perfect wink to the fans.'
- 'Anna Hathaway and Anna Wintour walking the Oscars stage together is the most powerful 14 seconds in fashion history.'
- 'The Devil Wears Prada never really ended.'
- 'Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs are back together and this time it's the Oscars.'
Hathaway further played into the dynamic by meekly asking Wintour, 'What do you think of my dress tonight?' Wintour icily turned to the camera to read the nominations, amplifying the comedic effect.
Oscars 2026 Highlights and Winners
The 98th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and hosted by Conan O'Brien for a second consecutive year, celebrated the best films of 2025. Ryan Coogler's Sinners led the nominations with a record-breaking 16 nods, the most in Academy Awards history. The horror film, set in 1930s Mississippi and starring Michael B. Jordan as twin brothers, was among the ten contenders for Best Picture.
Key winners included:
- Best Picture: Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sinners, Train Dreams
- Best Actress: Jessie Buckley (Hamnet), Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You), Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue), Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value), Emma Stone (Bugonia)
- Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan won for Weapons
- Best Animated Feature Film: KPop Demon Hunters
- Best Costume Design and Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Both awards went to Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein
- Best Casting: Cassandra Kulukundis for One Battle After Another, marking the first-ever Academy Award in this category
Other notable moments included a rare tie for Best Live-Action Short Film between The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva, and The Girl Who Cried Pearls winning Best Animated Short Film. The Best Actor race remained highly competitive, with Timothee Chalamet and Michael B. Jordan as frontrunners following wins at earlier awards ceremonies.
This year's Oscars not only honored cinematic achievements but also provided memorable entertainment, with Wintour and Hathaway's reunion standing out as a highlight that bridged fashion, film, and fan nostalgia.
