Meryl Streep has shared that she did not immediately say yes to one of her most iconic roles in The Devil Wears Prada. In fact, the actor initially rejected the offer altogether, despite knowing the film was destined to be a success. During a candid conversation with Today, Streep recalled reading the script and instantly recognising its potential. "I knew it was going to be a hit. I read the script and the script was great," she revealed.But when the makers approached her with an offer to play the formidable Miranda Priestly, her response was a firm no.