Vogue Staffer Who Inspired Emily Blunt’s ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Character Recalls Meeting the Actress IRL | Video
Leslie Fremar, the former Vogue assistant who inspired Emily Blunt's character in 'The Devil Wears Prada,' shared her experience meeting Blunt in person, describing the encounter as underwhelming. Fremar revealed she realized she was the real-life inspiration for the character Emily Charlton through her work with author Lauren Weisberger at Vogue. Now a Hollywood stylist, Fremar recounted the story on Vogue’s 'The Run-Through' podcast, reflecting on her time in the fashion industry.
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Home > Creative Content > Movies Vogue Staffer Who Inspired Emily Blunt’s ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Character Recalls Meeting the Actress IRL | Video “I was always like, ‘If I meet Emily Blunt, what would I do?'” former Vogue assistant Leslie Fremar says Alex Welch April 30, 2026 @ 10:36 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Emily Blunt attends "A Night With Runway" Photocall for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" at The National Gallery on April 22, 2026 in London, England. (Credit: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) The woman who inspired Emily Blunt‘s character in “The Devil Wears Prada” has shared the story of the one underwhelming time she met the actress.
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