Anne Hathaway praises ‘unbelievable’ co-star Meryl Streep
By Jenny Garnsworthy, Press Association
The Devil Wears Prada actress Anne Hathaway has described her co-star Meryl Streep as “somebody who is just living greatness”.
Hathaway, who has returned to play the role of Andy Sachs for the sequel to the original 2006 film, told American magazine People it was “one of the most hilarious experiences ever because of the people I was with”.
“It was joyful,” she said.
“Sometimes you’re like, ‘I wish I could go back to that moment knowing what I know now’.
“So, for me, this was the chance to actually be with the same people again, step back into that world, but with a little bit more perspective.”
Speaking of her co-stars, Hathaway told the magazine: “Emily Blunt is such a dream of a human being.
“Stanley (Tucci) is so funny and quick, and Meryl, I don’t talk about how much I revere her to her, but I do.
“She’s someone I admire. Someone who defines how it’s done.
“Somebody who is just living greatness and never rests on that laurel but is always pushing herself to expand as an artist. She’s unbelievable.”
Hathaway said that audiences had become a “little bit more savvy” since the original film was released 20 years ago and would question how Sachs could afford such a high-end designer wardrobe now.
Turning 40, I just kind of found a different gear, and I was no longer interested in living an awkward life
She said: “So the story that we came up with was, Andy learned a thing or two while she was at Runway.
“And as she has been out in the world exploring her career as a journalist, she visited a lot of really fun out-of-the-way consignment shops (second-hand shops).
“So she’s been shopping consignment luxury for 20 years and actually has a very cool wardrobe.”
Hathaway, 43, also spoke of feeling more confident now she was in her 40s.
She said: “For decades – decades – I think I had the longest unbroken awkward phase in Hollywood. Actually, I think mine extended until my late 30s.
“I mean, you have your normal awkward phase when you’re a teenager. I just didn’t feel like I could get comfortable anywhere, you know? I couldn’t quite find my footing.
“When I was a kid, I found talking really difficult. So I had a bit of stress and anxiety around just, like, communicating.
“And then turning 40, I just kind of found a different gear, and I was no longer interested in living an awkward life. I was just interested in getting to the fun part.”
