Glamorous gala scene at the Museum of Natural History in New York City

Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci were spotted filming a 'Devil Wears Prada 2' Met Gala-style scene in New York City. The actress wore a red gown as she was filmed walking up and down the steps of the Museum of Natural History. Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt are also making their returns for the sequel, which hits theaters on May 1, 2026.

In the summer of 2025, The Devil Wears Prada 2 turned Manhattan into its own high-fashion runway—this time, with a bold, Met Gala–style scene staged in front of New York's iconic American Museum of Natural History.

On August 1, the museum’s grand steps transformed into the backdrop for a fictional “Spring Florals” gala hosted by Runway magazine. Meryl Streep returned as Miranda Priestly, commanding attention in a showstopping scarlet taffeta gown—and her confidant Nigel, played by Stanley Tucci, looked impeccably dapper in a classic tuxedo with a polka-dot bowtie and a chic scarf.

The scene aimed to evoke the energy and glamour of the Met Gala, complete with a cerulean carpet spread across the museum steps. Fans didn’t just gape at the glamour—they also got a moment of unexpected levity when Meryl Streep stumbled on the steps during a take, falling gracefully in a moment that quickly went viral and oddly mirrored a well-known Met Gala meme.

Filming at the Museum of Natural History wasn’t just a nod to fashion—it was a spectacle. The real-world majesty of the museum steps, paired with couture-level styling and cinematic flair, elevated the sequel’s production value—and fueled fans’ anticipation for what promises to be a visually divine new chapter.

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