For three decades, Meryl Streep was one of the world's most preeminent actresses. With roles in such films as The Deer Hunter, The Bridges of Madison County and The Hours, Streep won tons of awards and established her reputation as a great thespian. All that acclaim, however, didn't exactly translate into popular culture success. That all changed in 2006 with The Devil Wears Prada. In just five minutes, Streep created a character - Miranda Priestly - so identifiable and memorable that hardcore film buffs, casual movie fans and drag queens in 2025 still quote and imitate her today.