See“ The Devil Wears Prada” Cast Side-by-Side with the Real People They Play

The Devil Wears Prada was inspired by Lauren Weisberger’s experience as Anna Wintour’s assistant at Vogue

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• Meryl Streep said her portrayal of Miranda Priestly was based on directors Mike Nichols and Clint Eastwood, not Wintour

• Celebrity stylist Leslie Fremar claimed she was the real-life inspiration for Emily Blunt’s character

The iconic characters inThe Devil Wears Pradamay seem too over-the-top to be true, but they were inspired by real-life figures in fashion.

Adapted fromLauren Weisberger's 2003 novel of the same name, the cult classic follows aspiring journalist Andrea "Andy" Sachs (Anne Hathaway) as she lands a job as an assistant to the formidable Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), the editor-in-chief of the esteemed high-fashion magazine,Runway.

As Andy navigates the cutthroat industry and her sharp-tongued coworker Emily (Emily Blunt), she’s forced to decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice to succeed.

Because the story was rooted in Weisberger’s experience working as an assistant toAnna WintouratVogue, fans were quick to draw comparisons between the film’s characters and the real people who may have inspired them — connections those figures have addressed in the years since the film’s release.

From Meryl Streep’s loosely inspired take on Anna Wintour to Emily Blunt’s portrayal of a sharp-tongued assistant believed to be based on Leslie Fremar, see the cast ofThe Devil Wears Pradaside by side with the real people behind the characters.

Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs, inspired by Lauren Weisberger

The 2006 film starred Hathaway as Andy, a fresh-faced journalist who lands a coveted assistant job atRunway.

When reflecting on the role, the actress told PEOPLE in April 2026 that her character "was really worried about getting it right and shereally wanted to please her boss.”

Which is something the real Andy can relate to.

Weisberger wroteThe Devil Wears Pradaafter spending less than a year working as an assistant for Wintour.However, she's maintained that the book "wasn’t an attempt to take anyone down or exact some sort of revenge."

"I was just writing something that felt true to my experience as an assistant in very close proximity to a powerful woman," she wrote in an April 2026 essay forVogue. "One who filled me with abject terror."

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Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, inspired by Anna Wintour

Streep starred as the ultimate bad boss inThe Devil Wears Prada, but she has pushed back on the idea that her character was a direct portrayal of Wintour.

Instead, the actress has said she drew inspiration from not one buttwo male directors.

“I was just basically imitatingMike Nicholsthat whole time,” she joked during an April 2026 appearance onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert. "If Mike Nichols andClint Eastwoodhad a baby, it would be Miranda Priestly."

Despite Streep’s explanation, many fans have continued to link the formidable fashion editor to Wintour — a comparison the longtime editor has acknowledged.

"I’d like to say it’s such an honor to be played by Meryl, however distant Miranda is from myself," Wintour said in an April 2026 conversation with the actress forVogue. "Who wouldn’t think that that wasn’t the most extraordinary gift?"

Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton, inspired by Leslie Fremar

Though Weisberger hasn't confirmed the real-life inspiration behind Blunt's high-strung character, celebrity stylistLeslie Fremarclaimed that she was the "Emily" from the book and film.

“No, I know I am,” she toldVogue'sThe Run-Throughin April 2026. “I am Emily.”

The formerVogueassistant hired Weisberger as Wintour's junior assistant in 1999, and they worked together for 8 months.

Though Blunt hasn't spoken about the potential real-life tie, Freman said she once revealed her identity to the actress.

“​​I said to her, I was like, ‘I just need to let you know, I'm Emily,' ” she recalled. “She was not that interested, to be honest. I thought I was gonna get this, like, huge reaction. Like, no. It was like, ‘Oh, OK.' ”

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Jaden McDaniels and the feisty Timberwolves oust the Nuggets and move on to meet the Spurs

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — TheMinnesota Timberwolveshad plenty of lulls during the regular season, seemingly coasting at times while struggling to recapture the form that fueled them to consecutive Western Conference finals appearances over the last two years.

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The postseason switch sure got flipped against the rival Denver Nuggets, as the players promised all along. The energy and urgency was never greater than in the series-clinchingGame 6 victoryon Thursday, when the determined Timberwolves shook off the absence of their three best guards and beat the Nuggets 110-98.

“Still part of our growth,” coach Chris Finch said. “We’ve been really good with the high moments. Our consistency sometimes throughout the season isn’t always there, which we don’t really like about ourselves, but we know we have it in ourselves to meet these moments.”

Jaden McDaniels clearly does.

Nobody on the Timberwolves embodies the mercurial nature of this close-knit but often-moody team than McDaniels, the sixth-year forward who made a name for himself in this series.

Tirelessly chasing All-Star guard Jamal Murray around screens and everywhere he tried to go along the perimeter, limiting him to 4-for-17 shooting in Game 6, McDaniels did even more on the offensive end.

With a big chunk of the team's shot creation missing due to injuries to Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo and Ayo Dosunmu, McDaniels went 13 for 25 from the floor for 32 points with 10 rebounds.

“What I was the most proud about him was just his emotional control, being able to stay poised, not overreact to adversity, calls or missed shots, or mistakes,” teammate Rudy Gobert said. "He stayed present, and he stepped up big time when we needed him the most, so I’m really, really proud of him.”

McDaniels tossed even more spice into thiswell-developed rivalryearly in the series with his blanket “bad defenders” jab at the opponent, and he made no secret of the motivation he gets from seeing “Denver” or “Nuggets” sewed on the other team's jersey.

“The only thing I said to him, after he had made his comments, was, ‘Now it’s time to back it up,’” Finch said. “And talking doesn’t matter. You've got to go do it. I knew he was going to put the effort in, so he was ready for it, and he owned it, and he responded.”

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McDaniels later irked Nuggets star Nikola Jokic by taking an uncontested layup in the closing seconds of Minnesota's blowout win in Game 4, sparking a brief shoving match.

McDaniels had his worst game of the series in the loss in Game 5 on Monday, when he was booed often by the Denver crowd, but he responded on his home court with one of the best games of his career.

With the Timberwolves trying to put away the game, McDaniels delivered the dagger shot — swishing his signature mid-range pull-up to give them a seven-point lead with 1:06 to play. Then he intercepted a harried pass by Jokic to get the ball back and start a parade to the line.

Jokic gave McDaniels a hug after the final horn, a sign of respect from the three-time NBA MVP despite the irritation he caused all series long.

“I’m just happy it’s over, happy we were able to come out on top,” McDaniels said. “Stuff was said. I’m just happy we were all able to prove our point, get the win and move on to the next round.”

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs have been waiting. They'll host Game 1 on Monday.

“I figured the real winner of this series was going to be San Antonio, because both these teams were going to take a lot of pieces out of each other, and did,” Finch said. “So I’m not sure what we have left standing there before we go down there.”

Even if they're short-handed and overmatched, the Timberwolves are a good bet to put up a strong fight.

“You have to believe that you can win, no matter what,” Gobert said. "Obviously we’re missing some pretty important players, right? But no matter who’s out there, we believe in our defense. We believe in trusting one another. Anything’s possible.”

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Lewis Hamilton ‘Fired Up’ for Miami Grand Prix After Weeks of Canceled F1 Races

Lewis Hamilton spoke to reporters in advance of the Miami Grand Prix

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• The Ferrari driver said he was "fired up" for the race

• Hamilton has made recent headlines for his relationship with Kim Kardashian

Lewis Hamilton is ready to race!

The Formula 1 star, 41, says he’s looking forward to this weekend at the Miami Grand Prix after previous races were canceled this month.

“Everyone's had a chance to go over what happened in the first three races,” the Ferrari drivertold reporterson Thursday, April 30. "Everyone's had more of an intense time to work on refining the car. Just feel fired up for the second stab at it."

The F1 schedule was put on pause in April, with the cancellations of the Bahrain Grand Prix (April 12) and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (April 19) due to ongoing security concerns in the Middle East.

In late March, Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes won the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, a monumental achievement for the 19-year-old Italian driver, who became the youngest driver to lead the Formula One World Championship.

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As far as Hamilton is concerned, the Miami Grand Prix — which consists of 57 laps around the 3.36-mile Miami International Autodrome track at upwards of 200 to 205 mph — offers a challenge, particularly after last season in which he failed to make a podium for thefirst time in his career.

Of course off the course, the star has grabbed headlines for his relationship withKim Kardashian.

The reality star, 45, and the race car driver went Instagram official on Monday, April 6 in an Instagram Reel.

The two were seen on a high-speed drive in the video, which showed him whipping around in his Ferrari F40 at the Daikoku Parking Area in Tokyo, Japan.

"HERE WE GO AGAIN 🇯🇵 TOKYO DRIFT VOL. III," Hamilton wrote in the caption of the Reel, which was set to the song "Victory Lap" by Skepta, PlaqueboyMax and Fred Again.Rumors of their romance picked up in March when Hamilton left a flirty comment on Kardashian's Instagram post. On March 16, the SKIMS founder shared snaps from an Oscar party including several clips and photos of herself getting ready. In response to the sultry snaps, Hamilton had a simple comment: “😍.”

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Ángel Correa scores in the 33rd and Tigres beats Nashville 1-0 in a Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) —Ángel Correa scored in the 33rd minute, Nahuel Guzman made four saves and Tigres beat Nashville 1-0 on Tuesday night in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal.

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The teams will play again on May 5 in Mexico, with the aggregate winner qualifying for the single-match final on May 30.

Correa scored his 23rd goal of the season across all competitions on a volley from distance that went off the hand of goalkeeper Brian Schwake. Nashville struggled to clear a loose ball at the top of the box, and Correa capitalized.

It was the first away goal allowed by Nashville in the tournament.

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Schwake made a nice kick save of Juan Brunetta’s close-range shot in the 30th.

Nashville, which was without Sam Surridge due to a back injury, appeared to take a 1-0 lead in the sixth but it was called back for an offside.

The match was delayed about an hour due to the weather.

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Rihanna Steps Out While Wearing Her Iconic Profile Photo Hoodie That Has a Special Meaning

Rihanna was seen wearing a hoodie that pays homage to her career

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• The mogul launched “R20” in August 2025 to celebrate her time in the music industry

• Her “Rhenna” image was the singer’s profile picture for about 10 years on social media

Rihannais feeling nostalgic.

On Thursday, April 30, the 38-year-oldmother of threewas spotted arriving at dinner in Paris, wearing a look inspired by one of her most iconic social media posts to date.

The “Diamonds” singer wore aR20 “Rhenna” hoodie, paired with jeans and a New York Yankees fitted cap.

On the front of the pullover is “Rhenna,” thestick figure drawingthat reportedly served as Rihanna's Instagram profile picture for roughly a decade. The back of the garment, which retails for $125, reads “20 years with you.”

The R20 campaign celebrated “20 Years of Rihanna,” her music label,Roc Nation, noted in an August 2025 social media post featuring stick-figure animations and a medley of Rihanna’s hits from her career.

There is also anR20 “Rhenna” doll, resembling the former profile picture on the hoodie, as well as othermerchcelebrating the music milestone.

“20 years ago, i left my country, my culture, my food, and family to embark on a journey that started with the release of my very first body of music!” Rihanna wrote in an August 2025 post to herYouTubechannel.

“So many of you were a part of my life and career since the very beginning, and some of you have joined the adventure along the way,” she continued. “I’m forever grateful to all of you. Each of you played a very crucial role in where this journey has taken me thus far!”

The post included a video of her early days as a budding pop star and followed her path as a global icon.

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“I just wanted to take this moment to say thank you!” Rihanna continued.

“Thank you for the greatest first 20 years ever! 20 years of the most loyal, die-hard fans that don’t play about me whatsoever, 20 years of hard work and hardworking teams around me," the nine-time Grammy winner said, before reflecting on "20 years of lessons, 20 years of unforgettable experiences and accomplishments, 20 years of my family being my number one support system."

She concluded by thanking those who "said yes to me and gave me a chance before it was “cool” to (Execs, DJ’s, writers, producers, dancers, choreographers, directors, fashion designers, photographers, glam, journalists, brands, mentors, etc etc) 20 years worth of thanks to you!! I thank God, He’s been very generous to me and the Glory belongs to Him!”

Rihanna, who is known for her fashion sense just as much as her music, recently appeared on the cover ofW Magazinewith her 7-month-old daughterRocki Irish.

The Fenty Beauty mogul welcomed her baby girl in September 2025 with her longtime partnerA$AP Rocky. The couple are also mom and dad to sonsRZA, born in 2022, andRiot, who arrived in 2023.

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“The latest fashion killa just joined our set. She kind of outshined me,” Rihanna joked in anInstagramvideo of her daughter’sfirst-ever magazine cover. “Last shoot we’ll ever do together.”

The R20 “Rhenna” hoodie ships on May 5.

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All-time best Illinois HS football star? Vote in '250 for 250' poll

While Illinois is not the first state that comes to mind when it comes to high school football, the Prairie State has had its fair share of success sending players to college and then the pros.

As theUnited States approaches its 250th anniversary, USA TODAY Sports will celebrate the 250 greatest American sports figures of all time. Alongside that national recognition, the USA TODAY Network will spotlight the roots of the country’s sports culture: the high school athletes and sports figures who shaped communities and defined their states.

So, who among the best of the best has defined the Friday Night Lights in Illinois?

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These are our selections for the football players who defined Illinois. The 15 players (listed in alphabetical order) were all standout players at the high school level before they eventually went on to play at both the college and professional ranks.

Did we miss someone? There's a spot for you to write in your own candidate who wasn't included on our list of 15.

Dick Butkus, FB/LB, Chicago Vocational

Fittingly, the list kicks off with a player who only played in Illinois for his entire football career. But before he shone with the Illinois Illini Fighting Illini and the Chicago Bears, the Pro Football Hall of Famer played high school football in the state. He was named Chicago's Player of the Year as a junior.

Gary Fencik, DB, Barrington

Fencik, one of the singers of "The Super Bowl Shuffle," on the 1985 Chicago Bears, actually began his career at Barrington High School. Fencik graduated from Barrington in 1972 before attending Yale and having an NFL career with the Bears.

Otto Graham, RB, Waukegan

Before becoming a star NFL QB, Graham began his high school career at Waukegan High School, where he was all-state in football and basketball. He also excelled as a musician, playing the violin, French horn and cornet.

Red Grange, RB, Wheaton

The "Galloping Ghost"scored 36 touchdowns in his junior season, leading Wheaton to an undefeated season. He earned 16 varsity letters in football, baseball, basketball and track in high school, finishing with 75 total touchdowns. The field at Wheaton Warrenville South High School is named after Grange.

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George Halas, End, Crane

The former founder, owner, player and coach of the Chicago Bears played football, baseball and track at Crane Technical High School. Baseball was his best sport in high school, where he won a state championship as a senior.

Ty Isaac (Joliet Catholic)

As a junior, Isaac rushed for 515 yards and six touchdowns on 26 carries in the 2011 state Class 5A championship game. He finished with 2,629 yards and 51 touchdowns in that junior season. Despite injuries, Isaac had 1,500 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior.

Johnny Lattner, HB, Fenwick

The 1953 Heisman Trophy winner is the only Illinois high school player to earn the honors. In his senior season, Lattner averaged 18 yards per carry. He received more than 90 scholarships before deciding to attend Notre Dame.

Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Niles West

Mendenhall became a 5-star recruit after rushing for 1,300 yards and 21 touchdowns as a sophomore. He followed that up with 1,831 yards and 19 touchdowns as a junior and then 1,453 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior. He played in the 2005 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

Donovan McNabb, QB, Mt. Carmel

Along with teammates Simeon Rice and Matt Cushing, McNabb led Mt. Carmel to a state championship in football in 1991. He led the program to the Chicago Prep Bowl championship in 1993 as a senior. He was also a star in track and in basketball, where he played with future NBA star Antoine Walker.

Ray Nitschke, LB, Proviso Township

The future Hall of Fame linebacker with the Green Bay Packers began his career in high school at Proviso Township (now Proviso East High School), where he was a star quarterback and safety. He excelled despite not playing his sophomore year, when he was ruled ineligible due to academic reasons.

James Robinson, RB, Rockford Lutheran

Robinson holds the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) record for career rushing yards (9,045) and rushing touchdowns (158). As a senior, he recorded 2,461 yards and 44 touchdowns, earning Class 4A All-State honors.

Laquon Treadwell, WR, Crete-Monee

Treadwell finished his Illinois high school career as the second-leading receiver with 3,563 yards in prep history in the state. He led Crete-Monee to a 6A state championship as a senior, finishing the year with 81 catches for 1,424 yards and 16 touchdowns and rushing for 257 yards and seven touchdowns. He also added 56 tackles and six interceptions on defense.

Jonas Williams, QB, Bolingbrook

The 2026 USC signee finished his high school career with 11,347 passing yards and 147 passing touchdowns, both of which make him the all-time leader in Illinois. In his senior season, he threw for 2,488 yards and 35 touchdowns.

Juice Williams, QB, Chicago Vocational

Williams threw for 1,841 yards and 22 touchdowns as a senior with Chicago Vocational, while also adding 1,441 yards and 17 touchdowns on the ground, good for an average of 21.8 yards per carry. He was selected for the Chicago Public League All-Star game and served as a reserve for the Army All-American Bowl.

Martez Wilson, DE, Simeon

Wilsonput up video game stats as a seniorwith Simeon with 240 tackles, seven sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery. He also added 42 grabs for 1,005 yards and nine touchdowns on offense.

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Amal Clooney Dazzles in $124,000 Earrings Featuring 596 Diamonds

Amal Clooney stepped out in $124,000 Cartier earrings — featuring 596 diamonds — to celebrate her husband George Clooney at the 51st Chaplin Award Gala in New York City

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Amal Clooneywas dripping in diamonds in the Big Apple.

On Monday, April 27, the human rights lawyer, 48, appeared at the 51st Chaplin Award Gala alongside her husbandGeorge Clooney, who was being honored at the event. Amal opted for a purple Balenciaga peplum-style mini dress, which she teamed with a gold clutch bag and matching heels. George, 64, looked dapper in a black tuxedo.

The focal point of Amal's ensemble was her jewelry: Cartier'sPanthère de Cartier earringsthat retail for $124,000 and are set with four emeralds and a whopping 596 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 4.32 carats.

The couple posed for a series of photos on the red carpet before heading inside for the event, which recognizes an individual's “significant contributions to the art of cinema,” per the Lincoln Centerwebsite.

The award is named after its first honoree, Charlie Chaplin, with all proceeds from the annual gala fundraiser “going to support our nonprofit organization's mission to celebrate cinema as an essential art form and foster a vibrant home for film culture to thrive.”

Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE on the red carpet, George shared that receiving the award and the attention that has come with it was “wild” and “a little embarrassing,” but “fun” at the same time.

“You don't, you drink,” he joked about how he prepared for the evening. “I'm gonna have to start drinking soon.”

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The actor also revealed that he doesn't tend to watch his own films because it's "hard" to see how he looked in his younger years, but made an exception to watch 2009'sFantastic Mr. Foxwith his and Amal's children — twins Ella and Alexander, 8.

"It's a weird thing. As you get older, it's hard to watch movies when you were younger because you're like, holy s---, that doesn't even look like me anymore," he told PEOPLE. "You know, I'm watching because I've got 8 year olds, I'm watchingFantastic Mr. Fox, which is a little easier because it's not really me, it's just my boys. And that's kind of fun because the kids are slowly figuring out what I do for a living."

At the gala, Amal also showed off hernew spring hair refresh, which she debuted earlier this month at Cartier's Women's Initiative dialogue in Milan.

Inspired by Cartier's iconic panther motif, celebrity hairstylist and coloristDimitris Giannetosgave Amal "La Panthère highlights." Her slightly shorter brunette locks feature a hint of golden highlights that frame her face.

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"I wanted to subtly change Amal's hair color and length," Giannetos shared on Instagram. "La Panthère highlights are bold but at the same time look effortless and very elegant!"

The stylist added, "Amal has the most beautiful heart and she's always the most caring person! She inspires me and always makes me think out of the box!"

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