Meryl Streep Says ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Was Called a ‘Chick Flick’ and That Label Has ‘Not Worn Well’ After ‘Barbie’ and ‘Mamma Mia’ Success

Meryl Streep Criticizes 'Chick Flick' Label on Devil Wears Prada as Sequel Nears Release

Meryl Streep appeared on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' to promote 'The Devil Wears Prada 2. The original film was categorized as a ‘chick flick,' she said, a label that has 'not worn well.' Female-led films 'catch the studios by surprise [when] people want to see them.'

Meryl Streep Dings Hollywood for Skimping on 'Chick Flicks,' but Says for 'Devil Wears Prada 2' the Studio 'Spent the Money'

A lot of things have changed in the 20 years since “The Devil Wears Prada” came out but, according to Meryl Streep, one of the most major changes was the money the studio was willing to spend. According to the legendary actress, “they spent the money” for “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” Streep’s assessment came during her appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Wednesday night. During her interview, the CBS host noted that paparazzi wer…

Meryl Streep Says ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Was Called a ‘Chick Flick’ and That Label Has ‘Not Worn Well’ After ‘Barbie’ and ‘Mamma Mia’ Success

Meryl Streep reflects on 'Devil Wears Prada' being called a 'chick flick,' saying that label 'hasn't worn well' after the success of 'Barbie.'