Which Devil Wears Prada Character Do You Work With?
The Devil Wears Prada, or just another day at your office?
With the official release of The Devil Wears Prada 2 teaser announcing that the new film is now in production, Bazaar Arabia decided to take a trip down memory lane and remember why the original became so beloved. It’s not just about stilettos and status, it’s about real-life archetypes we encounter in every office, hospital, law firm, staff room or start-up. These characters aren’t exclusive to the fashion world alone – they’re everyone’s line managers, colleagues, CEOs, and sometimes… they’re us.
Which of the Devil Wears Prada characters do you work with?
Miranda Priestly: The “I’m the Boss” Control Freak
We’ve all have come across a Miranda, at least once. In the film, Miranda is a high-powered editor-in-chief, but in real life she might not even be the CEO or top-level exec; she could be a mid-level manager, senior associate, or simply think she’s headed for the top. She’s may be charming and supportive in public – a master at presenting herself politely – but her moves are so smooth that she can push people around like chess pieces. She has zero patience for mistakes, and though she might smile sweetly, behind closed doors (or in passive-aggressive emails) she can cut you down with words or just one curt look. Here’s the contradiction: she admires those who work hard, and those who echo her own obsession with the craft… but only if they know their place.
Andy: The Newbie Yet To Prove Herself
Andy’s the newbie we’ve all been at one point. Fresh out of school, thrown into a high-pressure environment and she doesn’t quite understand… most things. She’s green enough to walk into chaos thinking, “How bad can it really be?” Probably underpaid and working way more than she should, an Andy convinces herself that if she just hustles hard enough, she’ll “get there.” But then comes the turning point: the moment when someone – maybe a Nigel – sees her potential. If given the chance, she doesn’t just catch up, she leaps ahead. Before you know it, she’s the rising star, making the same people who doubted her, start to worry whether their jobs are safe.
Nigel: The Champion We All Need
Nigel is the office mate we all wish we had in our lives: the colleague who is calm in chaos. At first glance, he might come across as witty, sharp, and maybe even aloof, but that’s just his way of protecting his enormous heart. Nigel has been at the company for years. He’s the person you turn to when you’re overwhelmed, whether it’s a work crisis, a life crisis, or simply an outfit crisis. He’s the one who will drop everything to help you and always has your back, even when it’s inconvenient. Above all? He’s a sucker for an underdog.
Emily: The Overachiever With A Fragile Ego
Emily Charlton is the self-proclaimed knower-of-all-things: the one who can quote the protocol, guards her boss’s calendar like a fortress, and prides herself on being utterly indispensable. She’s the colleague who’s over-prepared for everything, but also secretly terrified of being overlooked. Underneath her composed exterior, she’s someone who secretly longs to be seen. She’s the one who’ll stay up all night perfecting a report, pull off an impossible feat at the last minute, and then quietly crumble in the bathroom. But she’ll be back at her desk at 8 a.m. sharp, ready to do it all again.
Serena: The Cool, Calm Chameleon
Every workplace has a Serena. She’s not the loudest, or the most ambitious. She’s that colleague who seems to effortlessly glide through chaos, always in the right place at the right time. You’ll spot her at the after-work drinks with the cool crowd, laughing at all the right moments, and making all the right connections. Her secret? She’s a social chameleon – she knows how to shift gears and mirror the exact energy of any room. Serena blends in just enough to stay relevant, without risking getting caught in any crossfire, but be careful not to step on her toes. When tensions rise and office politics get messy? She’s nowhere to be seen.
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