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Meryl Streep leveraged 'Devil Wears Prada' role for doubled salary

Meryl Streep revealed that she was prepared to retire from acting before accepting the role of Miranda Priestly in "The Devil Wears Prada." She leveraged her position by demanding double her initial salary offer, which the studio accepted, leading to a highly successful film and her 14th Oscar nomination. The article also highlights similar instances of women recognizing their value, such as finance expert Suze Orman, who negotiated assertively for her book deals and media appearances. AI

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Meryl Streep leveraged 'Devil Wears Prada' role for doubled salary

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Orianna Rosa Royle ·

    Meryl Streep says she was ‘ready to retire’ when the call for ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ came—so she demanded they double her salary or nothing

    Meryl Streep says she was low-balled when offered the role of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada—so, ready to retire anyway, she demanded double.