Trending Now - Anna Wintour and Meryl Streep Star on Vogue's Latest Cover

WHO:

The Guardian - A genealogy report by Ancestry claims that Anna Wintour and Meryl Streep are sixth cousins.

The Guardian - Anna Wintour, global editorial director of Vogue; Meryl Streep, actress; Greta Gerwig, director; Lauren Weisberger, author of The Devil Wears Prada.

thecut.com - Chloe Malle, Vogue editor.

WHAT:

thecut.com - Vogue editor Chloe Malle announced that the original film's source material, The Devil Wears Prada novel, will be the next pick for the Vogue Book Club.

The Guardian - Anna Wintour is featured on the cover of Vogue alongside Meryl Streep.

thecut.com - The cover photo was taken by Annie Leibovitz.

thecut.com - Wintour and Streep discussed various topics including fashion and being grandmothers in a conversation moderated by Greta Gerwig.

thecut.com - Vogue will host an early screening of The Devil Wears Prada 2 later in April 2026.

WHERE:

The Guardian - The cover is for Vogue, a fashion magazine.

WHEN:

thecut.com - The Devil Wears Prada 2 is set to be released in cinemas on May 12th, 2026.

The Guardian - The Devil Wears Prada 2 is set to be released in May 2026.

thecut.com - Chloe Malle pitched the cover idea to Wintour in October 2025.

WHY:

thecut.com - Streep mentioned that during the production of the first film, "everybody was afraid of Anna," which made it difficult to find clothes for the film.

The Guardian - Wintour expressed that it was an honor to be portrayed by Streep, indicating a change in her attitude towards The Devil Wears Prada.

thecut.com - Streep convinced Wintour to join her on the cover after initially declining the idea.

HOW:

The Guardian - Wintour described the character of Miranda Priestly as an “extraordinary gift” but noted it was “distant” from her real self.

thecut.com - Wintour's initial reluctance to participate in the film's promotion changed over time, as she became a fan of the movie.

(UPDATED April 8, 2026 21:12 UTC)

A genealogy report by Ancestry reveals that fashion icon Anna Wintour and actress Meryl Streep are sixth cousins. In related news, Vogue editor Chloe Malle announced that the next selection for the Vogue Book Club will be the original novel, The Devil Wears Prada, which is set to have its sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2, released in cinemas May 12th. Streep has shared that during the making of the first film, "everybody was afraid of Anna," which complicated the search for costumes.

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(UPDATED April 8, 2026 09:19 UTC)

Anna Wintour graces the cover of Vogue alongside actress Meryl Streep, with the stunning photo captured by Annie Leibovitz. In a conversation moderated by director Greta Gerwig, Wintour and Streep explored topics like fashion and their experiences as grandmothers, while Vogue also announced an early screening of The Devil Wears Prada 2, set to release in May 20th26. Wintour, who initially hesitated to join Streep on the cover, expressed her honor in being portrayed by the actress, reflecting a shift in her attitude towards the film over time.