Trending Now - Criticism Mounts Over Stereotypes in Devil Wears Prada Sequel
WHO:
The Daily Beast - Lauren Sánchez Bezos, Emily Blunt, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott, Anna Wintour, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, Greta Gerwig
The Guardian - Jin Chao, played by Helen J Shen, Anne Hathaway’s character Andy Sachs
WHAT:
The Daily Beast - In "Devil Wears Prada 2," Emily Blunt’s character, also named Emily, is depicted as a partner of a billionaire tech mogul, with her storyline involving her husband lavishly spending on her and attempting to buy the fictional fashion magazine Runway.
The Daily Beast - The character played by Justin Theroux's ex-wife, portrayed by Lucy Liu, is described as spending her time and money saving the world, which may reference MacKenzie Scott.
The Daily Beast - The film has received public backing from Anna Wintour, who is the current Global Editorial Director of Vogue.
The Daily Beast - The film "Devil Wears Prada 2" is set to be released on May 1st, 2026.
The Daily Beast - Emily Blunt’s character in the sequel is described as a partner of a billionaire tech mogul, played by Justin Theroux.
The Daily Beast - The character played by Blunt reportedly attempts to persuade her husband to buy the fictional fashion magazine Runway.
The Daily Beast - The film has received public backing from Anna Wintour, Vogue’s former Editor-in-Chief.
The Guardian - A 38-second clip featuring the character Jin Chao was released on April 16th, 2026, and has sparked backlash for perceived stereotypes.
The Guardian - The character Jin Chao introduces herself and lists her academic achievements, including a 3.86 GPA and an ACT score of 36.
WHERE:
The Daily Beast - The film premiered in New York and London.
The Guardian - The film is set to be released in China on April 30th, 2026, and in the US and UK on May 1st, 2026.
WHEN:
The Daily Beast - The film "Devil Wears Prada 2" premieres on May 1st, 2026.
The Guardian - The clip featuring Jin Chao was released on April 16th, 2026.
WHY:
The Daily Beast - The film's storyline reportedly draws parallels to real-life rumors that Jeff Bezos intended to buy Vogue as a wedding gift for Lauren Sánchez Bezos, which Sánchez-Bezos denied in an April 2026 interview with the New York Times.
The Daily Beast - The film's storyline draws parallels to real-life rumors about Jeff Bezos potentially buying Vogue as a wedding gift for Lauren Sánchez Bezos.
The Guardian - The backlash against the character Jin Chao stems from accusations of "blatant anti-Asian racism" and outdated stereotypes.
HOW:
The Daily Beast - Blunt's representatives have stated that it is "absolutely not true" that her character is based on Lauren Sánchez Bezos.
The Daily Beast - Blunt's representatives denied that her character is based on Lauren Sánchez Bezos.
The Guardian - The backlash was fueled by social media reactions to the character's appearance and dialogue in the released clip.
(UPDATED April 25, 2026 11:11 UTC)
In "Devil Wears Prada 2," Emily Blunt’s character, also named Emily, is portrayed as a partner to a billionaire tech mogul, with her storyline revolving around her husband’s extravagant spending to buy the fictional fashion magazine Runway. Meanwhile, Lucy Liu plays a character who dedicates her wealth and time to saving the world, potentially alluding to MacKenzie Scott, and the film has garnered support from Anna Wintour, the Global Editorial Director of Vogue. Blunt's representatives have clarified that her character is "absolutely not true" to being based on Lauren Sánchez Bezos, despite rumors linking the film's narrative to Jeff Bezos's alleged intentions to buy Vogue as a wedding gift, which Sánchez-Bezos denied in an on Monday26 interview with the New York Times.
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(UPDATED April 25, 2026 09:14 UTC)
The highly anticipated film "Devil Wears Prada 2" is set to premiere May 1st, featuring a star-studded cast that includes Emily Blunt, Justin Theroux, and Anne Hathaway. A recent 38-second clip introducing the character Jin Chao, played by Helen J Shen, has sparked controversy for its perceived stereotypes, leading to accusations of "blatant anti-Asian racism." The film has garnered public support from Anna Wintour, and its storyline is rumored to parallel real-life speculation about Jeff Bezos potentially purchasing Vogue as a wedding gift for Lauren Sánchez Bezos.