TMDb/The Devil Wears Prada Movie Leslie Fremar reveals she is the real-life inspiration behind Emily Blunt's iconic character in The Devil Wears Prada, sharing her story after 18 years. May 1, 2026 AceShowbiz - After nearly two decades, Leslie Fremar, a former assistant at Vogue, has stepped forward claiming she was the real-life inspiration for the character of Emily Charlton in the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada. This role was famously portrayed by Emily Blunt, and Fremar recently shared insights about their encounter related to the movie.