According to an exclusive from Entertainment Weekly, Sydney Sweeney has been cut from The Devil Wears Prada 2. The actress was spotted on set during production, sparking speculation about a possible appearance, though she was never officially announced as part of the cast. It has now been revealed that she filmed a brief, three-minute cameo as herself.
Sydney Sweeney in an American Eagle Jeans Ad – YouTube, American Eagle
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The Devil Wears Prada 2, a sequel to the popular film released two decades ago, is shaping up to be one of the summer’s most anticipated releases. A recent survey by movie ticketing service Fandango found it outpacing more traditional blockbusters like Supergirl and even Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in audience interest.
What Sydney Sweeney’s Cameo Was Meant to Do
Sydney Sweeney was reportedly set to appear near the beginning of the film. According to EW’s sources, her scene was intended to help reintroduce Emily Blunt’s character. In the sequence, Blunt—now working for Dior—would be styling a celebrity client, presumably Sweeney.
The report says Sydney Sweeney was ultimately cut from The Devil Wears Prada 2 because “the scene did not work structurally with the rest of the sequence.” It adds that the team valued her participation and that removing the cameo was a difficult decision.
Sydney Sweeney ads in the American Eagle store in Times Square NYC – Photo Credit: That Park Place
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There is no indication the edit was related to any perceived controversy surrounding Sweeney, including the American Eagle ad campaign, or to personal tensions among the cast. While representatives for Disney and Sweeney have declined to comment, the change appears to have been made purely for creative reasons.
Box Office Context and Online Reaction
While her appearance in The Devil Wears Prada 2 was expected to be brief, Sydney Sweeney is becoming a box office draw. Her most recent film, The Housemaid, opened in U.S. theaters in December. It earned over $133 million worldwide against a reported $35 million budget within its first few weeks. The actress is already set to return for a sequel.
Reactions online to the news of her cameo being removed were mixed. Some users expressed concern that the decision was tied to the American Eagle campaign or her recent performance on the HBO series Euphoria. Others, who object to Sweeney’s public image, were pleased that she will not appear in the film.
That’s disappointing. I wanted to see her in it. Fans were excited. ✨ pic.twitter.com/vME31507pp
— Asma Sultanaz (@Asmaasultanaa) April 21, 2026
Meanwhile, Box Office Theory is projecting a $55 million opening weekend for The Devil Wears Prada 2. With Mother’s Day the following weekend, the film is expected to hold well. The original film performed strongly at the box office. Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt have all returned for the sequel.
A cameo from Lady Gaga—who also recorded a song for the soundtrack—is expected to remain in the film.
Final Thoughts
Despite the last-minute cut, Sydney Sweeney’s brief involvement in The Devil Wears Prada 2 underscores her rapid ascent in Hollywood. What began as a high-profile cameo designed to bridge two decades of fashion-world storytelling ultimately fell victim to the demands of narrative structure—an editorial choice that appears driven by creative priorities rather than controversy.
Sydney Sweeney in an interview – X, @AFPost
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With strong audience interest, a returning core cast, and strategic release timing, the film appears well-positioned to succeed regardless. As anticipation builds, the real question is not what was cut, but whether the final product delivers a cohesive and satisfying continuation of the series.
Were you hoping to see Sydney Sweeney in The Devil Wears Prada 2? Let us know in the comments!
Sydney did not like that feminist serpent of a intervieweress, did she?
Anne Hatherway opened her trap about wanting fatties in movies, so the movie gets a downvote from me. It’s NOT healthy to be fat, why are these satanists promoting it??
I believe their attitude was summed up succinctly by Charles Dickens in 1843 when he wrote the line, “”If they would rather die, they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population”
So they cut Sweeney and kept Gaga…..yea, “Creative decision” my ass.
I wasn’t going to see it anyway, so I guess I don’t care.