"I read the script - the script was great. They called me up, and they made an offer, and I said, 'No. I'm not going to do it.'"
"I wanted to see if I doubled my ask, and they went right away and said, 'Sure.'"
"It took me this long to understand that I could do that! I knew it was going to be a hit."
"Not enough women realize this earlier in their career. We all need to be better advocates for ourselves."
Meryl Streep initially hesitated to accept the role of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada due to salary concerns. She felt confident in her worth and sought to double her initial offer. Streep, at 56 and contemplating retirement, was surprised by the swift agreement from the production team. Her experience resonated with many women, who emphasized the importance of advocating for oneself in career negotiations. Streep's impressive accolades include 21 Oscar nominations and multiple awards across various categories, solidifying her status as a leading actress.
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