Emily Blunt’s The Devil Wears Prada 2 Glam Included Clever Nods to Her Character

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What does Emily Blunt have in common with her character, Emily Charlton, from The Devil Wears Prada? Aside from sharing the same first name, the two share a proclivity for always turning out a look. For the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in New York City last night, Blunt channeled her character in a sculptural dress from Daniel Roseberry’s Schiaparelli spring 2026 haute couture collection. And though the dress nearly stole the show, Blunt’s glam was just as head-turning. Blunt sported a slicked-back bun, a classic red lip, and scarlet nails to match.

“The inspiration for this look was a modern evolution of Emily’s original aesthetic—polished, ambitious, and unmistakably fashion-forward, but with a contemporary softness,” says makeup artist Jenn Streicher. “I wanted to honor the sharp, high-gloss world of The Devil Wears Prada while reflecting how both the character and Emily Blunt herself have evolved over time.”

Nail artist Julie Kandalec took a similar approach to Blunt’s nails, choosing to pay homage to the movie. She opted for a sheer red shade, playing into the watercolor trend that’s set to take over the beauty world this spring. “In an ode to the film, doing a shade of red was a no-brainer,” says Kandalec. “We also purposefully chose just one coat. Still full coverage, but just a hint of a jelly to make it a little more relaxed.” She finished the manicure with a nod to the original movie by adding pearl flowers with a crystal center to two accent nails. Florals, for spring? You know the line.

Blunt’s nails.

Hairstylist Laini Reeves took a page out of Miranda Priestly’s book and looked to Blunt’s gown for inspiration. “I wanted the hair to feel effortless but powerful—slicked back, almost wet, with a minimal knot,” Reeves says. “It’s clean, modern, and deliberately understated so it enhances the look without ever distracting from it.”

But what would Charlton think of Blunt’s look? “I think Emily Charlton would absolutely approve, but only after a very thorough once-over,” jokes Streicher. “Ultimately, she’d recognize it as powerful, relevant, and, most importantly, worthy of the front row.” No cheese cube diet required.