<Tr> <Th> Budget </Th> <Td> $35 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Box office </Th> <Td> $326.5 million </Td> </Tr> <P> The Devil Wears Prada is a 2006 American comedy film based on Lauren Weisberger's 2003 novel of the same name . This screen adaptation stars Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, a powerful fashion magazine editor, and Anne Hathaway as Andrea (Andy) Sachs, a college graduate who goes to New York City and lands a job as Priestly's co-assistant . Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci co-star as co-assistant Emily Charlton and art director Nigel, respectively . </P> <P> Adrian Grenier, Simon Baker, and Tracie Thoms play key supporting roles . Wendy Finerman produced and David Frankel directed the film, which was distributed by 20th Century Fox . Streep's performance drew critical acclaim and earned her many award nominations, including her record - setting 14th Oscar bid, as well as the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical . Blunt also drew favorable reviews and nominations for her performance, as did many of those involved in the film's production . </P>

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