Meryl Streep Seemingly Trips in Platform Peep-Toes Despite Practicing on Set of The Devil Wears Prada 2

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James Devaney
'Even the best fall down sometimes,' Howie Day sang about Meryl Streep, probably.
On August 1, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, and Bridgerton star Simone Ashley were all photographed filming The Devil Wears Prada 2 at the Museum of Natural History, presumably taping a scene involving fashion's biggest event of the year: the Met Gala. Or, more likely, a fictional version thrown by Runway editor in chief Miranda Priestly.
By now you've probably seen the photos of Streep appearing to take a small tumble on the blue-carpeted steps in a stunningly voluminous red-belted gown, handling the moment with grace and a laugh. It's hard to imagine Miranda Priestly would find humor in the spill, suggesting it was an unscripted—and relatable—moment from the 76-year-old actor.
In fact, there were no photos of Streep in a similar position earlier in the day, when she and her costars were seen practicing the scene out of costume.… Well, not completely out of costume. At one point during the day, Streep changed out of a pair of platform peep-toe sandals into more towering peep-toe stilettos in the same crimson shade as her gown. She wore both pairs of shoes with a pair of black pants, a checkered button-down, and the same elegant trench coat from those first few photos from set.
Streep was also photographed walking down the steps in those heels, alongside Tucci and Ashley, who had traded her own white sneakers for a pair of stiletto booties for the run-through. So far, no details have been released about Ashley's role in the film, though it's hard to imagine that will remain the case as paparazzi (and fans) continue to swarm outdoor filming locations. At this rate, we'll be able to put a silent version of the film together long before a trailer is dropped.
Whether or not Streep's tumble was written into the script, I couldn't help but think of Jennifer Lawrence's trip down the Cannes Film Festival steps in her own red Dior gown and a pair of black flip-flops. While some believed Lawrence was making a 'political statement' about the festival's strict dress code, the actor later said she was just trying not to 'eat shit' in a pair of heels that were 'a size too big.' It's called learning from experience.
Stars, they really are just like us…at least when it comes to the laws of gravity and unsupported ankles. Thankfully, Streep seemed unharmed and was able to continue filming without incident. After all, it's called The Devil Wears Prada, not the The Devil Wears Havaianas.
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