Meryl Streep and Anna Wintour have been discovered to share a distant familial connection. A recent investigation by Ancestry.com revealed that the former Vogue editor-in-chief and the three-time Oscar-winning actress are genetically related as sixth cousins.
This revelation is particularly notable given Streep’s portrayal of the formidable fashion editor Miranda Priestly in the film ‘The Devil Wears Prada,’ a character inspired by Wintour’s personality and career. Streep expressed delight upon learning about their shared lineage, commenting, “Well THAT explains EVERYTHING,” and added with enthusiasm, “As our ancestors would say, I am chuffed!”
Ancestry.com identified the connection by analyzing billions of historical documents and public family trees, tracing their common ancestry back to Elizabeth Kinsey and Thomas Smith. Interestingly, both Streep and Wintour were born in 1949, with Wintour arriving in November and Streep in June.
In a significant development for fans, the sequel to ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ is scheduled for release in May, with Streep reprising her role as the influential fashion editor alongside Anne Hathaway. The original film was adapted from Lauren Weisberger’s novel, inspired by her experience as a former employee at Vogue.
