Streep Slams Melania Trump’s ‘I Really Don’t Care’ Coat
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- Meryl Streep appeared on the cover of Vogue with Anna Wintour ahead of the release of “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” where she reprises Miranda Priestly.
- Meryl Streep criticized Melania Trump’s 2018 coat bearing the slogan “I Really Don’t Care, Do U?” during the Vogue interview, calling it a powerful message amid the former first lady’s visit to incarcerated migrant children.
- Donald Trump defended the coat to ABC, saying it was a message for the left‑wing media and that he wore it to show he “doesn’t care,” not for the children.
- Meryl Streep highlighted gender double standards in media, noting women in power must bare arms on TV while men wear shirts and ties, and that women feel compelled to apologize for their presence.
- Meryl Streep discussed the challenges facing print magazines in today’s media environment, saying “The Devil Wears Prada 2” explores how institutions are being undermined and must adapt.
- The Devil Wears Prada 2 is scheduled to open in theaters on May 1.
Why it matters: Streep’s high‑profile Vogue interview amplifies criticism of Melania Trump’s politicized coat, spotlighting how women in power navigate visual expectations, and simultaneously fuels publicity for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ likely boosting its opening‑week attention and reinforcing Streep’s role as a cultural commentator on gender and politics.
