15 Roles that appeared different on-screen from their actual description

13) Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) – The Devil Wears Prada

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Miranda Priestly was written as a loud, overpowering boss who dominated every room she entered. Meryl Streep flipped that idea and delivered a performance that was quiet but just as controlling. Instead of raising her voice, Streep lowered it, making Miranda’s words feel sharper and more deliberate. She didn’t need to yell to make people afraid of her—her icy stares and subtle pauses did the work. Small gestures, like setting down her coat or pursing her lips, signaled disapproval without her ever needing to explain herself.

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