“Even the best fall down sometimes,” Howie Day sang about Meryl Streep, probably.
On August 1, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, and Bridgerton star Simone Ashley were all photographed filming The Devil Wears Prada 2 at the Museum of Natural History, presumably taping a scene involving fashion’s biggest event of the year: The Met Gala. Or, more likely, a fictional version thrown by Runway editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly.
By now, you’ve probably seen the photos of Streep appearing to take a small tumble on the blue-carpeted steps in a stunningly voluminous red belted gown, handling the moment with grace and a laugh. Its hard to imagine Miranda Priestly would find humor in the spill, suggesting it was an unscripted—and relatable—moment from the 76-year-old actor.
Meryl Streep is seen filming The Devil Wears Prada 2 at the Museum of Natural History on August 01, 2025.
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In fact, there were no photos of Streep in a similar position earlier in the day, when she and her costars were seen practicing the scene out of costume…Well, not completely out of costume. At one point during the day, Streep changed out of a pair of platform peep-toed sandals into more towering peep-toe stilettos in the same crimson shade as her gown. She wore both pairs of shoes with a pair of black paints, checkered button-down, and the same elegant trench coat from those first few photos from set.
Streep and Tucci on August 01, 2025.
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Streep and Tucci on August 01, 2025.
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Streep was also photographed walking down the steps in those heels, alongside Tucci and Ashley, who had traded her own white sneakers for a pair of stiletto booties for the run-through. So far, no details have been released about Ashley’s role in the film, though it’s hard to imagine that will remain the case as paparazzi (and fans) continue to swarm outdoor filming locations. At this rate, we’ll be able to put a silent version of the film together long before a trailer is dropped.
