Anne Hathaway recently took an unexpected spill on the streets of New York City while shooting the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, nearly 20 years after the original. The incident occurred Wednesday as Hathaway, portraying Andy Sachs, exited a building and slipped on a flight of steps, drawing attention from onlookers and photographers.
Details of the On-Set Incident and Hathaway’s Response
Wearing a plaid top, a black pleated skirt, and sunglasses, Hathaway’s shoe heel broke, causing her to lose balance momentarily before quickly recovering with a lighthearted gesture of triumph. The following day, she shared a video of the fall on Instagram, embracing the moment with humor and connecting it to a memorable scene from her earlier film career.
A Nostalgic Comparison to a Past Film Moment
The Instagram video creatively paired the clip of Hathaway’s 2024 stumble with a scene from the 2001 movie The Princess Diaries. In that clip, Hathaway’s character, Mia Thermopolis, also loses her footing on bleachers. The new clip, filmed and shared by the Mayell Real Estate agency located near the set, was set to Madonna’s hit song Vogue, which featured prominently in the original Devil Wears Prada film. Hathaway captioned the post,
“Twenty years later, still falling for you…”
—Anne Hathaway, Actress
Background on The Devil Wears Prada Franchise
The original 2006 film, adapted from Laura Weisberger’s best-selling novel, followed Andy Sachs, an unpolished but clever journalist, as she navigated the fashion world under the strict supervision of editor Miranda Priestly, played by Meryl Streep. Supporting cast members included Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Simon Baker, Adrien Grenier, and Gisele Bündchen. The film’s blend of sharp wit and fashion industry insight made it both a critical and commercial hit.
Current Production and Future Expectations
Most of the original cast and creative team have returned to work on The Devil Wears Prada 2, now in production and planned for release this June. While plot details remain under wraps, Laura Weisberger’s subsequent novels—2013’s Revenge Wears Prada and 2018’s When Life Gives You Lululemons—may offer clues to the sequel’s storyline and themes.
