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Riding high on immense global anticipation, the highly anticipated sequel to "The Devil Wears Prada" recently premiered in theaters worldwide, and as expected, has been a box office hit. The lucrative earnings for its lead actors from this guaranteed blockbuster sequel were recently exclusively revealed by Variety magazine. The salaries for Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Meryl Streep have now been disclosed.
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According to Variety, despite varying screen time and lead/supporting roles, all three actresses received an identical upfront salary of $12.5 million. Meryl Streep, the most seasoned of the trio, could have commanded a significantly higher fee. However, she reportedly chose to forgo a larger paycheck, insisting on equal pay with her co-stars. This decision was reportedly to emphasize that the franchise's success stems from its strong ensemble cast, rather than the contribution of any single actor.
The $12.5 million, however, represents only their upfront salaries. They are also entitled to backend box office bonuses. These bonuses have already begun to roll in, as the film's current box office performance has met the thresholds for profit participation, officially triggering the bonus structure. Variety estimates that each of the three actresses could ultimately earn over $20 million in total compensation, depending on the final global box office gross.
via： Variety