The main stars of The Devil Wears Prada 2 have secured huge payouts for the hit sequel, with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt each pocketing a whopping $12.5 million to return to the world of Catwalk magazine.
The equal pay deal was reportedly pushed by Streep herself, who used her influence in the industry to ensure her co-stars earned the same amount.
According to sources, the 78-year-old acting legend negotiated a “favored nations” deal, meaning the three leads receive identical compensation regardless of their billing.
These figures mark a staggering jump from the salaries of the 2006 original.
Back then, Streep took home $4 million for her iconic portrayal of Miranda Priestly, while Hathaway earned $1 million and Blunt only $800,000.
This time, the deal is even more attractive, as the trio will earn more than $20 million each if the film continues to hit major milestones at the box office.
Given that the sequel just enjoyed a bumper $233 million opening weekend, those bonuses look increasingly likely.
While Stanley Tucci’s salary remains undisclosed, the focus has remained firmly on the power dynamic between the three women.
Streep’s decision to defend her co-stars follows her recent admission in the today’s program that she was willing to leave the first film if her salary demands were not met.
It seems that two decades later, his negotiating power and commitment to his fellow actors is stronger than ever.
