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10 Greatest ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Quotes, Ranked
When The Devil Wears Prada was released 20 years ago, the designer wardrobe, Anne Hathaway‘s bangs, and Meryl Streep‘s icy stare as the instantly iconic Miranda Priestly was permanently burned into the audience’s memory. More unexpected, however, is that, in a movie about fashion, the dialogue is just as unforgettable as the clothes.
Whether a ruthless jab from a perpetually impatient Miranda or surprisingly heartfelt advice from Runway art director Nigel (Stanley Tucci), the screenplay boasts a parade of iconic lines from the moment Andy Sachs (Hathaway) first purchases an onion bagel. With a sequel now out in theaters at Disney, fans of the original are being blessed with a new crop of quotes that are as groundbreaking as florals for spring. So gird your loins for the best lines of The Devil Wears Prada, ranked by how funny, witty, and outright unforgettable they are.
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“I’m on this new diet. I don’t eat anything, and when I feel like I’m about to faint, I eat a cube of cheese.”
Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt)
Andy and Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt), Miranda’s first assistant, experience a role reversal throughout the movie. While her initial incompetence at her job allows Emily a sense of smug condescension, Andy’s assimilation into the world of Runway flips the tables. Eventually, she surpasses Emily as Miranda’s favorite, forcing her British foe into a dynamic in which she is subordinate.
Whereas Emily previously only deigned to speak to Andy in one-word answers and overt insults, here she subtly acknowledges that Andy has become a person worth talking to and begins to divulge more of her inner world. Emily’s anxiety is on full display in this quote, showcasing just how desperate she is to fit in with the fashion world. It’s a testament to Emily’s masochistic dedication to her job that she excitedly expresses her willingness to sacrifice anything, even her health, to succeed. Emily Blunt’s incredible line reading makes it all the more poignant, equal parts funny and tragic.
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“Can you please spell ‘Gabbana’?”
Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway)
Andy exposes just how foreign she is to the fashion world with this line, which she delivers during one of her first attempts to take calls for Miranda. Her nonchalance is also on full display as she clumsily scribbles on a Post-it rather than smoothly entering the call into a database like Emily does with ease. Andy then merely shrugs when the caller hangs up without answering her question.
This moment serves as a comparison point as Andy’s approach to her job evolves throughout the movie. Mid-film, Andy practically becomes a Miranda mind-reader and fashion encyclopedia and would likely be horrified at her former self’s ignorance about one of the most famous designer labels in the world. By the time Andy leaves her job, not only could she spell Gabbana, but she could identify a D&G piece on sight.
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“You went upstairs. Oh my god, why didn’t you just crawl into bed with her and ask for a bedtime story?”
Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt)
In a pivotal moment for her relationship with Miranda, Andy is given the responsibility of delivering The Book, the mock-up of that month’s Runway issue, to Miranda’s Upper East Side townhouse. Although Andy was instructed to leave The Book on a table in the foyer, Miranda’s mischievous twin daughters trick her into bringing it upstairs, where Andy interrupts a tense moment between Miranda and her husband.
The indiscretion becomes a massive setback for Andy, and Emily is flabbergasted at her audacity. While the power dynamic between Andy and Emily has already begun shifting in Andy’s favor, her costly mistake allows Emily to re-assume her position of dominance, and she declines to offer Andy support in favor of slinging this sarcastic reprimand. Once again, Blunt’s dry, prickly delivery is stellar, although she mixes it with a sense of genuine disbelief at Andy’s apparent stupidity.
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“Is it impossible to find a lovely, slender female paratrooper? Am I reaching for the stars here?”
Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep)
From the moment she’s introduced, Miranda’s delegating style is shown to be rapid-fire, unreasonably long lists of complaints and instructions that she requires her staff to immediately retain. This demanding EIC expects a level of attunement just short of mind-reading and expresses disgusted incredulity if anyone suggests that her demands can’t be met with the ease with which she assigns them. This gem of a quote is slipped into her introductory monologue, showing that Miranda’s lofty expectations aren’t reserved for just the Runway employees.
For a feature on female paratroopers that ostensibly would prioritize the article over the photos, optics still reign supreme for Miranda. Her belief that everyone should conform to Runway’s standard of beauty is perfectly encapsulated in this expectation that an elite military unit would be full of Victoria’s Secret models. But, as with all of Miranda’s demands, her staff finds a way to make it work, showing that Miranda doesn’t just dictate the composition of the magazine; sometimes, she influences reality itself.
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“That’s really what this multi-billion dollar industry is all about anyway, isn’t it? Inner beauty.”
Nigel Kipling (Stanley Tucci)
As Andy dabs corn chowder from her cerulean, poly-blend sweater, Nigel slings this barb in response to her naive belief that her outward presentation would be irrelevant to her job as Miranda’s assistant. Citing the fact that Miranda knew what she looked like before hiring her, Andy insists that she shouldn’t bother changing herself when she isn’t going to work in the fashion industry forever. Nigel can barely suppress an eye roll at the suggestion that work ethic and integrity matter more than aesthetics.
Between the lines, however, the always-insightful Nigel is jabbing at something deeper than Andy’s clothes. At this early stage of the film, Andy is still entrenched in her belief that she’s inherently more complex and insightful than the superficial Kool-Aid drinkers at Runway. With this quote, Nigel unmasks Andy’s sense of moral superiority and dismisses her rejection of fashion as being just as trite and shallow as Andy considers those who worship it to be. Once she realizes that Nigel views her defiance as having all the performative depth of an after-school special, Andy is forced to reconsider how she relates to him.
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“That’s all.”
Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep)
Never have two words spoken so quietly inspired so much fear. Miranda might deliver her chilling catchphrase after rattling off a list of demands, dressing down an employee for their incompetence or shooting a contemptuous glance toward Andy’s hideous shoes, but the subtext is always, “You are no longer of use to me.”
The emotional response Miranda can elicit with the otherwise innocuous sentence speaks to her power. She doesn’t need to raise her voice or demonstrate her wit for her employees to bend the knee. Once she deploys a “That’s all,” whatever conversation just transpired is officially closed for any further discussion, and whomever she is finished speaking to is now dismissed for good. With this short, powerful phrase in her back pocket, Miranda always has the last word.
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“This place, where so many would die to work, you only deign to work. And you want to know why she doesn’t kiss you on the forehead and give you a gold star on your homework at the end of the day.”
Nigel Kipling (Stanley Tucci)
Stanley Tucci is at his best in The Devil Wears Prada, and nowhere is that more apparent than in this line, which blends fatherly wisdom with unapologetic sass. When Andy complains to Nigel that Miranda chews her out for the smallest mistakes while refusing to acknowledge anything she does right, Nigel doesn’t have the patience for her whining.
With this hefty dose of tough love, Nigel forces Andy to confront her sense of entitlement and rigidity. Andy takes his words to heart, and this moment serves as a turning point in her attitude toward her job. In this conversation, Nigel shows that, while he may share the biting tone of his coworkers, he legitimately wants to see Andy succeed.
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“The Chanel boots? Yeah, I am.”
Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway)
Once it finally sinks in for Andy that a fashion victim will never succeed at a fashion magazine, she begrudgingly accepts Nigel’s mentorship. With the resources of a veritable fashion museum at their disposal, Nigel turns Andy into a one-woman runway show that even her cattiest coworkers can’t ignore. Cue the makeover montage to end all makeover montages.
By the time Emily notices Andy’s new wardrobe, the clearance bin caterpillar has transformed into a designer-label butterfly. Not only is Andy modeling the items that Emily covets, including the Chanel boots, but Andy has now become savvy enough to rub Emily’s jealousy in her face. An unspoken understanding passes between the two assistants at this moment: their hierarchy may not be as obvious as Emily initially believed.
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“Everybody wants to be us.”
Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep)
After spending most of the film trying to win her approval, this quote, in one of the closing scenes, indicates that Andy has finally earned Miranda’s acceptance along with a harsh wake-up call. If the Prada-clad devil considers Andy to be her protégé, what does that say about Andy’s character? The acknowledgment of the extent to which Andy has changed throughout the story is enough to inspire her first moment of defiance, as she chooses to walk away from Miranda and throw her instantly ringing phone into a fountain.
What makes the quote more remarkable is that it was changed by Meryl Streep on the fly. While the line was originally written as “Everybody wants to be me,” Streep made the small but impactful change to “us,” which indicates that Andy doesn’t simply want to be like Miranda: she already is. To Miranda, granting this designation is the highest honor, but Andy recognizes this exchange as a stark reminder of how much integrity she has sacrificed to reach this very moment.
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The Cerulean Monologue
Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep)
Oh, okay. I see. You think a list of quotes has nothing to do with great movie monologues. You watch a movie and pick out, I don’t know, a quip, for instance, because you’re trying to tell the world that you value brevity too much to care about world-building and character development. But what you don’t know is that this monologue is not just about fashion; it’s not about economics. It’s actually about power.
Miranda’s long diatribe against Andy is one of the most memorable moments in The Devil Wears Prada, and with good reason. This monologue represents the unseen influence of the fashion industry and Andy’s first taste of its cutthroat world. It perfectly summarizes the film’s main themes and challenges the audience to think beyond and stop treating the fashion industry as vapid or meaningless. And it’s sort of comical that you think it’s a choice that should be exempted from this list when, in fact, you’re reading about a defining moment in cinema that was selected for you by a writer with too much time on her hands… from a pile of quotes.
The Devil Wears Prada
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June 29, 2006
- Runtime
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109 minutes
- Director
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David Frankel
- Writers
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Aline Brosh McKenna, Lauren Weisberger
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The sci-fi genre has given us some of the most acclaimed films of all time, ranging from exciting action adventures to deeply philosophical dramas. Using scientific (and science-adjacent) concepts to explore various aspects of the human condition, these films are an integral part of the global cinematic landscape. But while many sci-movies are universally beloved, there are also quite a few that have caused very mixed reactions from viewers and critics.
Sometimes these movies are divisive because they lean too heavily into the science of it all, leading to a dense story that isn’t easily palatable to the general audience. Other times, it’s simply because they faltered in execution or failed to fulfill the expectations of their fan base. Whatever the reasons may be, the one thing all these films share is the fact that they’re not meant for everyone, but they can still be enjoyable to certain audiences. Read on to discover our ranked selection of the most divisive sci-movies of all time.
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‘The Core’ (2003)
A sci-fi disaster film, The Core follows a group of scientists on an impossible mission to save the world. When the planet’s molten inner core inexplicably stops spinning, it prompts a team of daring people to take up an experimental mission to drill to the core and set off nuclear explosions that they hope will restart the core’s rotation. The film features an ensemble cast led by Aaron Eckhart and Hilary Swank, with Delroy Lindo, Stanley Tucci, D.J. Qualls, Richard Jenkins, Tcheky Karyo, Bruce Greenwood, and Alfre Woodard in key roles.
The Core premiered in March 2003 to highly negative reviews and was a box office flop, drawing widespread criticism for being one of the most scientifically inaccurate Hollywood movies of all time. The fact that it’s a terrible film is almost universally accepted, but while some viewers consider it unwatchable garbage, others regard it as a deliciously campy movie that’s so bad it’s good. Again, it’s not a good film, but its combination of ridiculous self-seriousness and a highly unrealistic plot makes it an entertaining watch for fans of absurd unintentional comedy.
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‘War of the Worlds’ (2005)
Based on H. G. Wells‘ eponymous 1898 novel, Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds is a 2005 science fiction action-thriller starring Tom Cruise as an American dockworker who must protect his children during an alien invasion. The film follows his attempts to keep his family safe and reunite them with their mother while the mysterious extraterrestrials cause devastation across the world using seemingly indestructible war machines. Besides Cruise, the movie also stars Dakota Fanning, Justin Chatwin, Miranda Otto, and Tim Robbins, with narration by Morgan Freeman.
War of the Worlds was critically and commercially successful at the time of its release, but it still divided audiences because of its ending. On the one hand, the film is a faithful adaptation of the novel that captures the suspense of its story while enhancing the action with modern special effects, but it’s that same faithfulness that proves its downfall, as the book’s ending is quite anticlimactic and unsatisfying. It’s one of the rare cases where a movie adaptation would have been better off straying a bit more from its source material, but it’s still a pretty entertaining experience nonetheless.
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‘Solaris’ (2002)
Adapted from Polish author Stanislaw Lem’s eponymous 1961 novel, Solaris is a psychological science fiction drama set aboard a space station orbiting the titular planet. George Clooney stars as psychologist Dr. Chris Kelvin, who is invited to the station to investigate some mysterious phenomena. The film also stars Natascha McElhone, Viola Davis, Jeremy Davies, Ulrich Tukur, and John Cho in key roles.
Solaris premiered in 2002 to positive reviews but an underwhelming box office performance, which has been largely attributed to its slow pacing and meditative storytelling. The film isn’t as concerned with the usual sci-fi space tropes as the general audience might like, focusing more on an intimate exploration of grief and memory. Ultimately, it’s not a movie that’s exciting or really even that entertaining, but it does have some great performances and a compelling philosophical narrative.
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‘About Time’ (2013)
A romantic science fiction comedy-drama, About Time follows a young man who inherits a family ability to time travel and decides to use this power to find love. With the guidance of his father, he embarks on a life-long journey of self-discovery and romance, helping the people he cares about in any way he can, but not everything goes according to plan. The movie stars Domhnall Gleeson in the lead, with Rachel McAdams, Lydia Wilson, Lindsay Duncan, Richard Cordery, Bill Nighy, and more in supporting roles.
About Time premiered in the United Kingdom in 2013 to a mixed critical reception, but it had a solid box office run and has developed a dedicated fan following in the years since. The film has proven somewhat divisive due to its shaky time travel rules, and some audience members have found the protagonist’s use of time travel for romance to be problematic. However, it’s also a warm, sentimental film with a heartwarming story and great performances, making it a great watch for fans of slice-of-life sci-fi movies that explore the value of human connection through sci-fi tropes.
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‘Don’t Look Up’ (2021)
A satirical black comedy film, Don’t Look Up stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence as two astronomers who discover a comet on a collision course with Earth that would wipe out life on the planet. However, the government refuses to accept this, driven by corporate interests, and encourages the public to deny their impending extinction. Besides DiCaprio and Lawrence, the film also stars an ensemble supporting cast that includes Rob Morgan, Jonah Hill, Mark Rylance, Tyler Perry, Timothée Chalamet, Ron Perlman, Ariana Grande, Kid Cudi, Cate Blanchett, and Meryl Streep.
A biting allegory about climate change, Don’t Look Up premiered in 2021 to a highly mixed reception. Though the movie was praised for its performances and production, writer-director Adam McKay’s approach left critics divided between those who found it insightful and intelligent and those who thought McKay was just being smug and holier-than-thou. Whether the film’s satire is cynical or thought-provoking is really a matter of personal opinion, but the movie is undoubtedly well-made and has a very important core message, and it earned numerous accolades, including four Academy Award nominations and four Golden Globe nominations.
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‘Eternals’ (2021)
The 26th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Eternals follows an ancient group of immortals tasked with protecting the Earth and humanity from violent, invasive entities called Deviants. The film charts their story over thousands of years and follows their attempts to deal with a world-ending event in the present day that turns them against each other. The movie features an ensemble cast led by Gemma Chan, with Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Kit Harington, Salma Hayek, and Angelina Jolie in key roles.
Released in theaters in 2021 as part of the MCU’s Phase Four, Eternals was the first film in the franchise to receive largely negative critical reviews. A unique combination of Marvel’s bombastic superheroics and director Chloé Zhao’s intimate, artful storytelling, the movie was highly polarizing as it didn’t give the fans of either camp what they truly wanted. Despite its divisive storytelling choices, the film did receive praise from some viewers and critics for its inventive deconstruction of superhero tropes, touching emotional beats, and stunning visuals.
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‘Tenet’ (2020)
Tenet is a sci-fi action thriller that takes a unique approach to time-travel stories. The film stars John David Washington as a former CIA agent who is recruited into the titular secret organization and tasked with thwarting a complicated conspiracy involving objects that are traveling backward through time. Besides Washington, the movie also features Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Michael Caine, and Kenneth Branagh in key roles.
A highly layered work of science fiction, Tenet was the first major Hollywood film to open in theaters during the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have contributed to its critical and commercial failure. The film was highly divisive, largely because its extremely dense plot was far too confusing for most critics and audience members. It’s not an easy movie to understand, but it’s arguably the most ambitious film Christopher Nolan has ever made, and while it may not be to everyone’s tastes, it’s still an important work of cinema with intricate sci-fi storytelling and amazing visual effects.
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‘Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi’ (2017)
The second film in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi is an epic space opera adventure film that picks up immediately after the end of 2015’s The Force Awakens. Starring Daisy Ridley as new Force user Rey, the film follows her attempt to seek the aid of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) in the fight against the villainous First Order. The movie also stars Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Kelly Marie Tran, and more, with Carrie Fisher featured posthumously.
The Last Jedi premiered to a positive critical reception and was a massive box office success, becoming the second-highest-grossing film in the franchise. However, it was highly polarizing among Star Wars fans, largely because its climactic twist broke the expectations set by the previous film. The situation got even uglier as angry fans resorted to racist and misogynistic harassment of actress Kelly Marie Tran. Despite the division the film caused in the fanbase, it’s arguably one of the best movies in the franchise, taking bold risks and presenting a genuinely entertaining story that prioritizes thematic development over fan service, a choice that was disastrously reversed with the 2019 sequel Rise of Skywalker.
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December 13, 2017
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152 minutes
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Rian Johnson
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Rian Johnson
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Kathleen Kennedy, Ram Bergman, Leifur B. Dagfinnsson
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How the cerulean sweater returns in“ Devil Wears Prada 2, ”why the Chanel boots don't, and 1 callback you probably missed
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Director David Frankel explains numerous references to the first film’s legendary cerulean sweater scene: “A little wink.”
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Layering season is almost out the window. With the sun shining and temperatures rising, it’s time to pull out loose and slimming sundresses. Whether you’re headed to the office, taking in a well‑deserved vacay or just knocking out endless weekend errands, these one‑and‑done dresses make getting dressed the easiest part of your day.
Embrace that perfect middle ground in fashion with slimming, loose dresses that offer movement, flattering fits, and well-deserved confidence at any age. I scoured the internet to find 19 loose and flattering sundresses that deserve to shine bright in your warm‑weather wardrobe. Shop the top picks below from retailers like Nordstrom, Amazon and Walmart — starting at just $12.
Loose, Flattering Sundresses for Every Summer Adventure
1. Our Favorite: Sultry and stylish, this loose backless sundress prioritizes comfort while looking undeniably chic. It’s a piece that looks just at home at a 5‑star resort as it does running endless errands every day.
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10. Vacay-Friendly: For a travel‑friendly dress worth stocking up on, don’t miss this loose maxi dress. Despite its oversized fit, it’s incredibly flattering on every shape and size.
11. Office-Approved: It’s rare to find a work‑appropriate sundress, so it’s safe to say this sleek Petal & Pup dress is an immediate add to cart. It works with sandals and oversized sunnies on vacation, just like it works with stilettos and a blazer at the office.
12. Natural Fibers: Lean into linen season with this linen‑blend sundress from Time and Tru. The breezy mini offers that just‑right fit and finishes with a ruffle hem that’s equal parts poised and playful.
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17. Budget-Friendly Style: Just because your wallet may be tight doesn’t mean you should miss out on top‑tier fashion. This affordable loose sundress works with your budget, boasting a surprisingly slimming silhouette that flatters every shape.
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Recent fashion trends make it clear — linen is officially taking over this season. Airy dresses, breezy pants and billowy skirts are all having a moment, but I’m especially obsessed with the matching linen-like sets popping up everywhere. Breathable, beautiful and endlessly wearable, these easy-going sets are the secret to looking demure and put together […]
Spanning September 1, 1939, to September 2, 1945, WWII remains the most disastrous conflict in human history, involving dozens of countries and resulting in the highest death toll of any war. In the decades since it ended, the war has inspired countless film and television projects, many of which continue to provide an authentic recounting of the devastating events. One standout is The Pacific, widely regarded as one of the best WWII miniseries ever made, which remains compelling nearly two decades later.
Having aired on HBO from March 14 to May 16, 2010, The Pacific offers a brutal look at WWII through the eyes of U.S. Marines in the Pacific Theater. As a spiritual successor to Band of Brothers, the 10-episode series focuses on real soldiers involved in some of the war’s toughest campaigns, combining large-scale battle sequences with intimate storytelling. Its honest, unflinching portrayal—paired with emotional depth and a strong commitment to historical accuracy—cements The Pacific as one of the most powerful war dramas ever created.
‘The Pacific’ Delivers a Ruthless Take on WWII
There are relatively few stories about the Pacific Theater of WWII—and even fewer that truly stand out—but The Pacific rises above the rest. For much of the miniseries, especially its premiere, “Part One,” the focus centers on three key Marines: Private First Class Robert Leckie (James Badge Dale), Corporal Eugene Sledge (Joseph Mazzello), and Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone (Jon Seda), who serve in the 1st, 5th, and 7th Regiments of the 1st Marine Division. Their interconnected perspectives, shaped by vastly different backgrounds, unfold across some of the war’s most significant campaigns, including Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, Peleliu, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa, all fought against the Japanese.
The Pacific opens in the weeks following the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, beginning with the story of Guadalcanal. Leckie enlists for reasons that are not entirely clear, while Sledge, eager to fight, is unable to serve after being disqualified due to a heart murmur. Meanwhile, Basilone and his fellow non-commissioned officers, Manny Rodriguez (Jon Bernthal) and J.P. Morgan (Joshua Bitton), learn from Chesty Puller (William Sadler) that the Marine Corps is entering the Pacific Theater to face the might of the Japanese Empire. In August 1942, the Guadalcanal campaign began.
Unlike its predecessor, Band of Brothers, often regarded as almost poetic in its portrayal of war, The Pacific feels more like a nightmare, adopting a darker, albeit more intimate style that makes viewers invested in every characters’ fate. And by highlighting distinct campaigns, the miniseries underscores why so many young men enlisted—to serve their country and make their families proud.
However, before they are deployed, viewers are shown the quiet moments leading up to it, when family dinners carry greater emotional weight, and even finding someone to write home to feels essential. As the story unfolds, the men’s intertwined journeys span multiple fronts, offering a broader yet personal perspective of the Pacific Theater—an approach later carried forward in Apple TV’s Masters of the Air—while firmly establishing its own distinct identity.
‘The Pacific’ Is Rooted in Firsthand WWII Accounts
Since The Pacific is inspired by real-life events, it draws heavily from firsthand accounts, particularly Sledge’s With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa and Leckie’s Helmet for My Pillow. Additional inspiration comes from Sledge’s memoir China Marine as well as Red Blood, Black Sand, the memoir of Chuck Tatum (Ben Esler), a Marine who fought alongside Basilone at Iwo Jima. Basilone himself, who died during the five-week Battle of Iwo Jima (February 19 to March 26, 1945), did not leave behind any written account of his experiences.
Beyond its source material, the miniseries was developed by Bruce McKenna, who also served as principal writer, researcher, and co-executive producer. He executive-produced alongside Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Hanks’ Playtone co-founder Gary Goetzman. McKenna had also previously contributed to Band of Brothers, writing three episodes of the acclaimed 2001 miniseries.
Upon release, The Pacific was widely praised for its striking visuals and unflinching depiction of the brutality of WWII in the Pacific, quickly becoming a favorite among critics and audiences. However, compared to Band of Brothers, it was sometimes criticized for a more fragmented narrative structure. Despite this, the series—HBO’s most expensive—earned 24 Emmy nominations, including a nod for McKenna for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, and won eight awards overall, including Outstanding Miniseries.
All in all, The Pacific remains one of the most realistic portrayals of WWII and does not try to soften the brutality of war. Based on vivid firsthand memoirs and created by an experienced team, the miniseries perfectly blends large-scale battles with personal stories in a way few war dramas ever manage. Even years later, it still stands apart—not just as a companion to Band of Brothers, but as an unforgettable experience of the Pacific Theater.
The Pacific streams on HBO Max.
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2010 – 2010-00-00
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HBO Max
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Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt reached a new milestone in their careers with a joint Hollywood Walk of Fame honor awarded to them.
Typically, such an honor is given to one person at a time, but theirs was presented together to celebrate their enduring friendship, close family bond as in-laws, and, most importantly, their iconic collaboration in “The Devil Wears Prada” franchise.
Blunt and Tucci recently joined an exclusive club of prestigious Hollywood legends who have received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The honor came with the added twist of being a joint presentation, something quite rare since the recognition was established several decades ago. Meanwhile, their stars are numbered 2,841st and 2,842nd.
For the event, Tucci wore a tailored dark navy pinstripe suit with a crisp white dress shirt and a dark tie, paired with a white pocket square, reminiscent of the formal style he has often been seen sporting over the years.
Blunt, rather, chose an elegant, fitted white dress with delicate lace detailing and short structured sleeves, which gave off a modest but sophisticated vibe.
Why Tucci And Blunt Were Honored Together
Both Blunt and Tucci have had strong enough careers to earn a place on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but their shared connection as stars of “The Devil Wears Prada,” along with their close bond, appears to have contributed to a joint star ceremony.
This was hinted at in a statement by Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame Producer, on the site’s official page.
“A double star ceremony like this is rare, and it feels especially meaningful to honor two artists whose work and friendship have resonated so deeply with audiences around the world,” stated Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame Producer.
“Emily and Stanley have each built amazing careers on their own, but there is a special bond they have as stars of both Devil Wears Prada films. Celebrating them together on the Walk of Fame will be a moment that reflects both their individual achievements and the genuine connection they share,” added Martinez.
Emily Blunt Jokes About Being ‘Trampled’ With Tucci
Speaking about the joint honor, Blunt said it was difficult to fully express just how meaningful the award is to her, especially with so many Hollywood stars turning out to celebrate the moment.
She also praised Tucci, with whom she is sharing the recognition, saying she feels “so honored” that they are receiving their Hollywood Walk of Fame stars together.
“We spend far too much time together, and now we’re going to spend more time together as people trample over us, but that’s fine,” the actress said per Variety.
Off-screen, Blunt and Tucci share a close bond as in-laws, after Tucci married Blunt’s sister, Felicity Blunt. As a result, the event became a true family affair for the duo, adding an extra layer of meaning to the celebration.
Fans Celebrate Tucci And Blunt’s Big Moment
Viewers flooded social media with praise for the duo, calling the honor long overdue and applauding both their talent and off-screen chemistry.
“Love them both!!! Fantastic actors and beautiful people inside and out,” one fan wrote.
Another added, “So well deserved. Just adore Stanley. Emily is a gem as well. Clearly well-loved.”
Beyond the milestone itself, fans couldn’t help but zero in on their red carpet looks.
“On a side note, they both look amazing. Stanley knows how to wear a suit,” one user wrote.
Blunt’s style also drew attention, with one fan writing, “Emily always dresses perfectly for the occasion… always beautiful dresses.”
Stanley Tucci And Emily Blunt Honored By Hollywood Peers
Many of the Hollywood stars in attendance delivered emotional speeches celebrating both Tucci and Blunt.
Meryl Streep said she was “so proud” of Blunt and added that she can’t wait to work with her again. She also praised Tucci’s versatility, noting that she has adored working with him over the years.
Meanwhile, Matt Damon called the duo “legends” and said that they were more than deserving of the honor they received.
“You guys have just been doing consistently stellar work for decades, and it is such a joy to watch you guys,” he said.
Virgin River‘s Stacey Farber revealed if she was back after the show lost several cast members.
“I haven’t heard. It’s always a surprise,” Farber, 38, exclusively told Us Weekly. “I’ve gone away and come back.”
Farber didn’t rule out making a return someday. “I love that they’re still going,” she noted. “They just aired their [new season] and I know sometimes they film really far in advance on that show. So I don’t know if they’ve already moved ahead. I can’t speak to it, but I love [the idea of coming back].”
Virgin River, which is based on Robyn Carr‘s book series of the same name, follows the lives of residents living in a small town in Northern California.
Virgin River has gone through a surprising amount of cast exits through the years. Based on Robyn Carr’s book series, Virgin River follows the lives of residents living in a small town in Northern California, including Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack (Martin Henderson). The hit series, which premiered in 2019, also stars Colin Lawrence, Annette […]
In season 7, which premiered in March, Mike (Marco Grazzini) and Charmaine (Lauren Hammersley) were written out of the show.
“For me, I’m just trying to look to the longevity of the show and making sure that the characters that we’re keeping have enough story engine in them to keep going,” showrunner Patrick Sean Smith told Deadline at the time. “So I can’t say there are any specific cast shakeups planned, but I think we will have to start to — as characters run their course — make some decisions and bring in some new blood.”
There have been other major departures from the Netflix show over the years, including Grayson Gurnsey’s exit from his role as Ricky after season 4.
Mark Ghanimé, who played Cameron, also left the series once season 6 was released.
Outside of playing Tara on Virgin River, Farber has remained booked and busy with roles in projects such as Hallmark’s I’ll Be Seeing You opposite Tyler Hynes and Christine Ebersole.
“My character is a classic workaholic, who can’t let go of her job to just enjoy her life even a little,” Farber told Us of the film. “She goes to visit her grandmother, who she’s very close with, and her boss calls and says she needs to close a deal down the coast in California, where this is set. So, her grandmother pitches a road trip, a girls trip to her with her grandmother’s best friend as well.”
She continued, “They get in the car and get a flat tire, and that’s where Tyler’s character, Mark, comes in to save the day and flirt and impart wisdom about the necessity of enjoying your life and being more spontaneous.”
Virgin River is streaming on Netflix now.
Audiences seem to be gearing up for Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg‘s recently announced Call of Duty movie by revisiting one of the decade’s most-watched military action thrillers. They’re also prepping for the release of this month’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, a feature film continuation of the Prime Video series starring John Krasinski. He has appeared in action-heavy roles for several years and has cultivated a successful filmmaking career in the horror genre. But many viewers will remember that Krasinski started out as a cast member of the NBC sitcom The Office. It was exactly one decade ago, after he was passed over for the Captain America role in favor of Chris Evans, that he started pursuing action movies in earnest. He entered this new phase with the movie that’s seeing a viewership spike on streaming right now.
The film was based on a real-life incident that dominated headlines and influenced the 2016 presidential election. It also marked a creative departure for director Michael Bay, who was coming off of a string of big-budget Transformers movies. He’d taken a detour some years earlier, with the crime comedy Pain & Gain, which received mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office. The same fate befell Bay’s 2016 military action-thriller with Krasinski, which also featured Pablo Schreiber, James Badge Dale, and Toby Stephens, among others.
Here’s the ‘Call of Duty’ Lead-In That Audiences Are Tuning Into
We’re talking, of course, about 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi. The movie grossed $70 million worldwide against a reported budget of $50 million, which wasn’t nearly enough for it to break even. However, it has remained a consistent favorite on the PVOD and streaming markets. According to FlixPatrol, 13 Hours was among the most-watched movies on Paramount+ globally this week, when the leaderboard was topped by The Running Man. A decade after its theatrical run, 13 Hours holds a 51% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, reflecting its success on home video, the movie has a stupendous 83% audience score on the aggregator website. Bay’s most recent attempt at mid-budget filmmaking, Ambulance, underperformed commercially as well. But like 13 Hours, it has gained a following at home. The Call of Duty movie is scheduled for release in 2028, but you can watch Krasinski in the Jack Ryan spin-off film on May 20. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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January 14, 2016
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144 minutes
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Chuck Hogan
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Erwin Stoff, Matthew Cohan, Scott Gardenhour
Jon Cryer is shedding more light into his troubled relationship with his former Two and a Half Men costar Charlie Sheen.
Appearing on The View on Friday, May 1, Cryer, 61, reflected on his “complicated” dynamic with Sheen as he spoke about taking part in the 2025 Netflix documentary, aka Charlie Sheen.
“It was interesting,” Cryer said during his appearance on The View. “I had a lot of mixed feelings about being a part of that because obviously he’s a very complicated guy and we had a complicated relationship.”
Cryer explained that he had his issues with Sheen, 60, as he went “off the rails” during a highly publicized battle with addiction, but then realized he was more frustrated at the public for reveling in the troubled actor’s downfall. (Sheen was ultimately fired from the sitcom in 2011 after a series of public melt downs and replaced with Ashton Kutcher for the remaining seasons.)
Charlie Sheen explained why his former Two and a Half Man costar Jon Cryer was the “one person” he didn’t “personally” ask to participate in his tell-all Netflix documentary. “I didn’t have the right number for him, so the director [Andrew Renzi] reached out to him,” Sheen, 60, told People after aka Charlie Sheen was […]
“Mostly I realized that I wasn’t mad at him anymore; I was still kind of mad at America,” Cryer explained of his decision to take part in Sheen’s documentary.
He continued, “I knew him as a friend, as a coworker, so it was really painful to see all that and see that craziness and see a lot of people enjoying it. So that’s part of why I kind of wanted to, obviously, say my side of the story.”
In the documentary released in September 2025, Cryer was incredibly candid while speaking about his experience working on Two and a Half Men with Sheen while the Platoon actor’s spiraling personal life dramas began to eclipse the show.
Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer in Two and a Half Men. (Photo by Greg Gayne/CBS via Getty Images)
“He’s in the midst of falling apart in every way I can imagine and he’s renegotiating his contract for another year of a show I am supposed to be on too. Apparently they had pre-sold a couple of extra seasons of the show. It was worth their while to spend this astonishing amount of money on Charlie,” Cryer recalled on the documentary.
The Pretty in Pink star added, “[Charlie’s] negotiations went off the charts because his life was falling apart. Me, whose life was pretty good at that time, I got a third of that.”
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images; Amanda Edwards/Getty Images Two and a Half Men cocreator Chuck Lorre and Charlie Sheen’s longstanding feud is over. During a Wednesday, November 1, interview with Variety, Lorre, 71, recalled reaching out to Sheen’s rep after “assuming [Sheen was] in a good place” and “getting to this place where [the feud is] old […]
In response to Cryer’s comments in the documentary, Sheen praised his costar for being “really insightful” and “compassionate.”
“It was really cool to hear from his perspective. He was in the line of fire with all that stupid s*** going on, and it was affecting him and his family and his career and all that. I can’t debate anything that he said,” Sheen told People in September 2025.
The actor added, “He nailed that, and I’m so glad he opened that door, because it gave me a chance to really start thinking about that. He said, ‘He’s a guy that doesn’t believe he deserves the things he has, or that it was he earned,’ and I was like, ‘Whoa.’”
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Jennifer Aniston has spent years proving that true style doesn’t have to be complicated, and her latest spring outfit is further proof. The actress recently made basic black flip-flops look surprisingly chic, pairing the casual staple with a silky blue dress in a way only she could pull off. Equal parts polished and effortless, the outfit felt like a masterclass in low-maintenance luxury.
While on set of The Morning Show in Los Angeles, the actress was spotted wearing the sleek dress-and-flip-flop combination that instantly transformed a typically laid-back sandal into a sophisticated warm-weather essential. It was classic Aniston: simple, wearable and aspirational. Her ability to make even the most practical pieces feel elevated is exactly why her off-duty style remains so influential.
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The Project Cloud Flip-Flops offer an affordable way to recreate that same polished simplicity for just $27. With a glossy black finish, sleek thong silhouette and minimalist design, the sandals closely mirror the laid-back yet elevated vibe of Aniston’s look. Unlike standard flat sandals, these also feature memory foam cushioning, a lightweight feel and anti-slip soles that make them ideal for all-day spring and summer wear.
Jessica Alba just gave spring denim a fresh new update. Crisp white barrel jeans were the standout piece in her polished Beverly Hills outfit, proving the trending silhouette can feel equal parts elevated and wearable. Even better? You can channel the same chic spring energy for just $34 on Amazon. On April 20, the actress […]
The appeal goes beyond aesthetics, too. Over 1,600 Amazon shoppers gave the sandals five-star ratings, with one reviewer calling them “incredibly comfortable” and saying they feel like “a tiny pillow under your feet.” Another buyer praised how they “look high end,” adding that she loved them enough to “buy more in different colors.”
Available in versatile shades like black, brown, gold and red, plus sizes ranging from 5.5 to 11, these flip-flops can easily slide into nearly any warm-weather wardrobe. Pair them with silky dresses, breezy linen pants, denim shorts or poolside cover-ups for that same effortless-rich vibe Aniston makes look so easy.
Finding stylish sandals that actually feel comfortable can be surprisingly difficult, which makes this $27 find all the more appealing. If Aniston just convinced you that basic flip-flops deserve a spot in your spring wardrobe, this affordable lookalike may be the smartest style shortcut of the season.
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Katie Holmes is proving (once again) that no one does polished spring style quite like she does. The actress turned New York City sidewalks into her personal runway with a breezy blue-and-red printed maxi skirt, a simple white T-shirt and sophisticated black loafers that instantly caught our attention. The entire look feels effortless, elevated and […]
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