Emily Blunt took extreme measures to conceal her red carpet outfit. The actress, according to reports, made a stealthy departure through the back corridors in her hotel before the “The Devil Wears Prada 2′ premiere in New York City. She reportedly weaved through service halls and slipped out a side entrance to dodge photographers. Bottom line? Emily Blunt was anything but glamorous on her way to the red carpet, despite the outfit she wore.
Emily Blunt Sneaks Back To Avoid Paparazzi Before ‘The Devil wears Prada 2 Premiere’
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Page Six sources claim that she navigated the hotel’s maze of behind-the scenes before heading to Lincoln Center. She was dressed in a champagne colored couture gown with a dramatic tiered hem and a necklace consisting of more than 300 freshwater pearls.
One source said that Blunt’s priceless Schiaparelli couture gown was a funny sight as she passed dumpsters and staff doing laundry. Another insider said the hotel staff were caught off guard by this unexpected moment.
Blunt’s Couture Too Dramatic to Sit
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Blunt was reportedly unable to sit down due to the intricate design of her dress, which is from Daniel Roseberry’s Spring/Summer Couture collection. She slipped out of the hotel and hopped in a Sprinter van to make the short trip to the premiere. She reportedly stood the entire ride.
Blunt told Vogue that Jessica Paster, Blunt’s stylist, sent her the dress from the couture runway. She knew it was the one. “And if it’s going to be a big premiere, I don’t think there’s a better one for this dress than the ‘The Devil Wears Prada premiere.”
Blunt was later transformed into a second look for the afterparty by Balmain, swapping the oversized skirt with something more manageable.
Meryl Streep’s Jaw-Dropping Response To Emily Blunt’s Gown Goes VIRAL
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Meryl Streep’s reaction nailed it. If there was ever any doubt, Blunt’s performance was flawless. In a viral video shared by HELLO, Streep was seen giving Blunt’s dramatic Schiaparelli gown a thorough once-over. Streep is seen in a magazine giving Blunt’s dramatic Schiaparelli dress a thorough once-over. Fans couldn’t help but notice Miranda Priestly’s unmistakable energy.
Streep’s jaw dropped as she took in the size of Blunt’s look. It was a moment straight out of “The Devil Wears Prada.”
Blunt Calls Comeback A ‘Rude Awakening’
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Blunt will reprise Emily Charlton, one of her most iconic characters, in “The Devil Wears Prada 2”, nearly 20 years after its debut. Blunt shared in a previous interview that the franchise has a deep meaning for all the cast members. She told PEOPLE that the franchise has “deep emotional roots” for many of them.
Fashion challenges are as real as nostalgia. “I don’t like wearing heels so going back to ‘The Devil Wears Prada,’ was a rude awakening for us all,” she confessed.
Meryl Streep Brings Miranda Priestly To Life In Head Turning Red Cape At NYC Premiere
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Blunt was reunited at the premiere with her co-stars Anne Hathaway, and Streep who were fully back in character. The actress channeled Miranda Priestly in a red cape coat designed by Sarah Burton and Givenchy for the Fall 2026 Collection. She paired her dramatic, high neckline piece with black opera gloves, sleek Stuart Weitzman shoes, and sparkling David Yurman jewellery to create a look that was both powerful and polished.
Hathaway’s red carpet moment was her own, as she wore a custom Louis Vuitton dress designed by Nicolas Ghesquiere. The red satin outfit featured a corseted bodice and sweetheart neckline. Dramatic pointed details on each side gave the ensemble a sharp edge that was perfect for the high-style world in “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”
The event attracted a large crowd, including Anna Wintour and Lady Gaga. Also present were Christian Siriano, Dylan Sprouse Heidi Klum Justin Theroux, Marc Jacobs.
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