Vanessa Williams talks 'The Devil Wears Prada' musical

The actress discusses stepping into the heels of the character Miranda Priestly in the upcoming stage production in London.
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[@gebiss1]

incredible choice to cast Vanessa. she is perfect

[@pj-fx7gx]

I think so, too. The character of Wilomena was comedic and played to perfection. She’ll bring that to the Miranda character

[@Dina-ix1cb]

She's going to KILL IT playing Miranda Priestly! I'm so excited for her.

[@raymonddigiacomo3072]

Williams's Wilhelmina Slater in Ugly Betty was a comedic take on Miranda Priestley in The Devil Wears Prada. So she has lots of experience w. this type of character. And her voice sounds great. This show will surely be a hit.

[@Garyforshort]

Both characters have Anna Wintour as inspiration. but Ugly Betty and The Devil Wears Prada came out the same year..

[@Surfing1709]

Actually they failed u can hear reviews about it. It is not the fault of her. It's the fault of the producers

[@franciscogutierrez5016]

What failed ?!?!?!​@@Surfing1709

[@reading101]

She’s perfect for this role! A powerhouse and an icon 👏👏👏

[@1224dlc]

She is so gorgeous! I can’t believe she is 61! She is absolutely just a lovely woman! I hope it does come to the States.

[@amb7412]

Vanessa you will knock this out of the park!

[@pj-fx7gx]

Wilomena was MARVELOUS; Vanessa will be great 😍❤

[@EnronnSierra]

I love Vanessa Williams, some of her songs hold a special place in my heart. One of cherished songs of hers is 'The Sweetest Days', it was one my Mom's favorite songs, every time I hear it I remember her.

[@douglaswild3852]

Omg!! This looks SO good!! Just LOVE Vanessa!! She’ll be AMAZING in this role!

[@macrichardson7904]

So happy for her. ALL THE BEST !!

[@user-iv4hj7gn2k]

My God she is drop dead gorgeous. She truly looks better year after year.

[@marycole-bl3dy]

Just been to see it tonight in Plymouth. It was fabulous.

[@Alex.Almodovar]

Vanessa is such an icon. It’s amazing that she stared on broadway as the witch in Into the Woods and Meryl Streep stared in the film version in the same role and now it flips. Meryl played Miranda in the film and Vanessa will play her in the musical. Love it

[@Ilalang1604]

Fuckin love Vanessa Williams

[@pibbitybibbity]

This is perfect casting, she will be AMAZING!

[@janices6140]

I'm sure Vanessa Williams will kill as Miranda in The Devil Wears Prada. Her career has prepared her for it!

[@dailyamine]

« That’s AAAAALL ! » Love Vanessa Williams! ❤

[@samalahenry]

Vanessa is perfect for this role. I love seeing her play such fierce women. And she is a fashion designer's dream.

[@user-wi3yr2sg3t]

I adore her, her energy, her beauty, etc. One of the most beautiful women in the world.

[@davidscheck682]

The only beauty pageant winner that overcame all obstacles. Love Her!

[@prestonjones3523]

What a classy and timeless talent🤩

[@tammiepressley2684]

This is one of my all time movies!

[@djbille4283]

You go girl!!!! Loved you so much in Ugly Betty!!! And you know, when you think about it, how many Miss America’s can you remember and by name???? Only one!!!! Miss Vanessa!!!!

[@jae6506]

Perfect choice!! Living Legend👏🏽

[@tammied1858]

I'll be there when the show comes to Chicago or NY!! Love you Vanessa👑🌹

[@shondellbutler5055]

I just love her❤

[@JaylenPotts-zs2qw]

Vanessa Williams is very special and talented.

[@ruffinarector541]

She will bring the fire!!!

[@christinamellow9824]

I LOVE VANESSA WILLIAMS ONE HELL OF A TALENT. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@oldhollywoodfan8009]

My gosh she is so beautiful!💎 I love all of her work! Dance With Me has a special place in my heart. So much talent and beauty!💎

[@H.so.]

I NEED TO WATCH THIS!!!

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

💝Love me some Vanessa Williams always will, from her music, various movie roles, and she slayed it, as Whilomena Slater in Ugly Betty. My personal favorite comfort series, I’d love to experience seeing her on stage performing in Broadway one day.⭐️💫⭐️

[@ShikShotOfficial]

sheeee is a legend!!!

[@eddieplummer7922]

THANK YOU FOR MENTIONING PLYMOUTH IN DEVON UK!!!!!

[@IvanNano-p3o]

'Well, I don't eat. But every time I feel faint, I have a cube of cheese.'

[@juliogonzalez2142]

She’s too excited for this and we are too!! Williams will kill this!

[@mariaeugeniavosscampos4058]

A lovely girl with a lovely voice-!

[@swankhood]

ICONIC and a quadruple threat too and Drop dead gorgeous ❤

[@JustinWilliams02]

Oh I forsure will be seeing it here in London!

[@sunshineabc9437]

Gosh! She looks and sounds fantastic 💃💃

[@m.cunningham9817]

Vanessa, beautiful as always. The red pant suit on her is giving. I saw her on Broadway in Into the Woods' and she stepped into the title role in Kiss of the Spider Woman June 27, 1994, replacing Tony winner Chita Rivera and marking her Broadway debut. Absolutely love her💯

[@andrewvail5458]

If you don't know how perfect she is for this part... watch her on Ugly Betty. 😎❤

[@jillloutsch]

I hope comes to the states ❤

[@romildosantosalves3987]

Very nice , thanks

[@CarolynHorton-sq4hr]

I was in London this past March and was disappointed that The Devil wears Prada wouldn't be available until October.

[@VladSicoe]

She's so beautiful. A perfect casting choice for this role. I'm sure she'll be unforgettable

[@danepilipina8069]

Gorgeous and talented ❤❤❤

[@RBS_]

....'Nessa is bringing A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E- to those LINES! (2:23) ....I was always a bit miffed at Meryl's 'low simmer' portrayal of Miranda, but... Vanessa's bringin' WILHELMENA to it!! .... *VIVA VANESSA!* ....ha-HAAA!

[@Thecrazynecklacelady]

Please come to the US!!!

[@AlyssaMonetMason]

The Devil Wears Prada

[@vlz30177]

❤Pray this gets to DVD so I can purchase this, already have the original because I love Meryl Streep and I have watch The Devil Wears Prada so much I probably know the lines myself. But I would love 💕to see Vanessa plays Maranda as well, know she will bring it. 🙏🏾🥰🙏🏾🥰🙏🏾🥰🙏🏾🥰🙏🏾🥰🙏🏾

[@mrs.amcmac6206]

Fingers crossed for an Ugly Betty reboot! I loved Willomena! Vanessa looks great! I’d love to see this on Broadway! 💙

[@claudecrosatto7599]

Tellement belle Vanessa , je l adore de la part d un très grand FAN hello c est la FRANCE

[@belindasmith1945]

They choose the right one! Vanessa Williams is an ageless beauty and incredibly talented!!!

[@chaser952]

Excited to see what they changed from Chicago

[@jeffbabies7428]

Uh, correction GMA: the song is called “Save the Best for Last”-not “Saved…”. If you’re going to call her iconic then RESPECT.

[@eugenenickseugenespopmadness]

I absolutely love her! My hero!

[@seanmarks6304]

Perfection ❤❤❤

[@nlp6082]

Good for her ❤

[@PisceanWarrior]

Vanessa Williams is a Legend

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes

[@edselgreaves6503]

From Wilhelmina to Miranda! What a promotion!

[@wakebake8912]

Vanessa looks amazing

[@kaseywithak1332]

There is no more perfect role for Vanessa Williams than Miranda Presley!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

She’s fabulous 👏🏽

[@brutusalwaysminded]

Now I guess I have to watch the movie. Hope she comes to The States with it! Thx. ❤

[@coffeegirl7528]

She still looks beautiful, pretty eyes

[@msoranso]

Wow! She will get a Tony when it comes to America.

[@jmwilson6792]

Great casting! I want to see it. She's still gorgeous.

[@nahlanat.kreshnan3131]

When, when??? I want to head there to watch it!!

[@RPWay]

When is it coming to Broadway?

[@auntiem71]

Awesome ! Beautiful! Love it !

[@ROA1988]

Exciting!

[@akashbisnath8798]

Dang. She's good

[@TheBrownIsland]

Vanessa did not lose anything. Her Reign as Miss America was almost over with 3wks left. She did her Tenure. She is the MOST Successful Miss America in History. The First Black Miss America. Global Music Superstar, Big Movie Star in Big Box Office Movies, TV Series Actress, and Broadway Show Actress & Dancer. A Great Mom and Good Wife according to her 2 ex-husbands who were Not a match. They are Cordial and great parents to their Children.

[@kathyking2610]

I adore Vanessa Williams

[@EminentSkiilz]

LOVE YOU VANESSA!!!!!!

[@blackfrugalchic6745]

❤

[@rtjahyadi7868]

Vanessa Williams gets more gorgeous as she ages

[@Princeladouille]

❤🎉

[@kristelngami4816]

Never knew she was a singer or that she could sing 😮😊

[@lizabetx483]

Were you born in the 2000s because the lady was a successful singer before becoming more famous for acting.

[@andrewvail5458]

Check out her music..., great stuff!

[@hutch1197]

She's been nominated for like 20 different music awards. She got a Tony nomination for a Broadway musical. She's recorded pop and jazz albums. She's extremely well-known for being a singer.

[@ilinasingh3840]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@shamafia8841]

She looks fantastic. What is everyone talking about? I will look just like that or better when I’m her age.❤

[@user-on4ng6ze2o]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@marcus813]

If Williams were to ever work in pro wrestling, she would be an excellent heel valet/manager. She's a hell of an actor.

[@alexrodriguez5370]

Miranda did not wear stilletos. She wore pumps. Duh. Always a fan of Ms. Williams. She is truly a world renown beauty. continued success!!

[@lordgaga27]

Perfect choice

[@erictuscanes3689]

I rewatched some of Ugly Betty recently. While some of it is certainly dated, America Ferrera (and especially) Vanessa Williams's performances have aged very well.

[@user-ho1hs3mb8l]

Please inform your embassy as soon as possible or any other institute for helping me here in Pakistani punjab

[@keilitzb]

I am sure she will be a great Miranda. The Devil Wears Prada the movie Part 2 has been given the green light with the original cast. It has been confirmed.

[@TheHideout69]

Fit works

[@markjlabella8869]

Where are the original musicals 😩

[@kristelngami4816]

So chic and sophisticated ! This is what was expected of Vivica Fox instead of her trashy behavior ! Where’s Kenya OMG

[@DanielSimply]

Do they now know that this show first played in Chicago?

[@alexanderlolamax5144]

shes getting younger each decade

[@Nemiah]

She will be AMAZING!!!

[@natsohigh5552]

Its about time she started to look haggered and old 😂 But, nope. Here she is with her beautiful, radiant self as per usual

[@alexjandroceron2658]

Whoever did her face lift ate that

[@NellieKAdaba]

I don't think she did a face lit or surgery. I think she aged naturally. I'm have her age and I didn't do anything to my face. Not everyone who looks younger than they appear did work on their face or body.

[@Faeriehood]

No chance to ever get tickets for this 😢 will be sold out for years 🎉

[@stevensingleton9767]

Mrs California passed away

[@emjai2122]

Good choice, but I do hope they kept the “low key” vibe of Miranda. The best part of that character was how Miranda could slice and dice you whilst giving off a “I couldn’t care less” energy.