Anne Hathaway’s Shocking On-Set Fall Sparks Questions About ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Drama
Ever had your heel snap just as all eyes (and cameras!) were on you? Well, Anne Hathaway did—right on the set of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in New York. But instead of a facepalm moment, she turned this stumble into pure gold, laughing it off and even roasting herself on Instagram afterward. Makes you wonder: how many actors can gracefully take a tumble and still steal the scene? With the original cast—including Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt—back in action, this unexpected slip-up might just be the highlight no one saw coming. Curious about how this fashion faux pas turned into a viral sensation? LEARN MORE
Anne Hathaway turned a mishap into a viral moment while filming The Devil Wears Prada 2 in New York.
The 42-year-old actress slipped after the heel of her shoe broke, tumbling down concrete steps as cameras rolled for the highly anticipated sequel to the 2006 blockbuster.
Instead of embarrassment, Hathaway burst into laughter, assured fans she was fine, and even poked fun at herself on Instagram afterward.
- Anne Hathaway took a tumble while filming The Devil Wears Prada 2 in New York.
- The actress laughed off the broken shoe mishap, joking with fans and crew afterward.
- Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt have also been spotted reprising their iconic roles in the highly-anticipated sequel.
Anne Hathaway’s fall became an unplanned scene-stealer
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With her beige blouse tucked into a black pleated skirt, chic sunglasses, and strappy heels, Anne Hathaway looked every bit the fashioninsider until the heel of her right shoe snapped.
As could be seen in videos that have since gone viral, the actress fell backward, landing on the steps with her hair flying and one leg awkwardly tucked beneath her.
As crew members rushed to help, Hathaway quickly reassured them, shouting, “I’m fine!”
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True to her playful spirit, she got to her feet and raised her arms as if she had just stuck a gymnast’s landing.
She was later seen smiling while half-leaning on a crew member, still wearing her broken footwear, according toPage Six.
Another photo showed Hathaway walking while holding onto another crew member’s arm, smiling despite the accident.
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Later, she shared a clip of the incident spliced with a falling scene from her early role in The Princess Diaries, captioning it: “Twenty years later, still falling for you…”
Fans loved the self-deprecating humor, with many praising her ability to laugh at herself.
“Falling gracefully is definitely her signature. We stan,” one commenter on Instagram wrote.
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“What happens when we fall? We get back up and MOTHER,” another wrote.
“Ouch! She’s a good sport and recovered with grace,” wrote another commenter.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 brings back beloved original cast members
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The slip-up only heightened excitement for the long-awaited sequel to the 2006 hit film.
In the original, Hathaway starred as Andy Sachs, anassistant learning the ropes under Meryl Streep’s formidable Miranda Priestly, the icy editor-in-chief of Runway magazine.
Now, nearly two decades later, cameras are rolling on The Devil Wears Prada 2, with Meryl Streep confirmed to reprise her iconic role.
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She was spotted on set in July, giving fans their first glimpse of Miranda Priestly’s return.
Emily Blunt, who played Miranda’ssnarky but loyal senior assistant, Emily Charlton, has also been spotted in character, complete with her recognizable red hair.
While details of the sequel’s plot remain under wraps, the on-set moments suggest that the film might very well recapture the glamour, comedy, and drama that made the original a box office success.
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Hathaway’s lighthearted stumble, if any, has only added a touch of real-life relatability to the film’s production.
It was then unsurprising that Netizens urged the filmmakers to make sure Hathaway’s tumble makes it to the final cut of The Devil Wears Prada 2.
“Even if it wasn’t part of the script, they should leave it in the movie,” one commenter wrote.
¡Se vale sobar! 🫣 Anne Hathaway sufrió una caída durante las grabaciones de “El diablo viste a la moda 2”, pero se levantó como toda una reina 👑 pic.twitter.com/WZcdrDlIQh
— adn40 (@adn40) August 28, 2025
“They should def use that clip for the movie, it’s perfect,” wrote another.
“I wish we see this scene at the final cut,” another commenter stated.
While fans loved her self-deprecating humor, others expressed concerns about Hathaway’s well-being
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Hathaway herself did not seem too bothered by her fall, but numerous netizens still sharedconcerns about the actress’ potential injuries.
“Yikes! That was an absolutely dangerous situation for her. I hope she got checked out and for sake it’s fabulous the incident was documented,” one commenter wrote.
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