After the former Princess Diaries star asked fashion icon what she thought of her look, Wintour lived up to her 'ice queen reputation' by completely ignoring her question and reading the nominees.
By LILLIAN GISSEN, US DEPUTY LIFESTYLE EDITOR
Updated: 01:20 BST, 16 March 2026
Anna Wintour and Anne Hathaway had an epic Devil Wears Prada moment on stage at the 2026 Oscars.
The former Vogue editor-in-chief, 76, and the actress, 43, presented the awards for costume design and makeup and hairstyling together on Sunday evening.
And fans were left in hysterics after Wintour jokingly dissed Hathaway during the appearance, while paying tribute to the beloved movie The Devil Wears Prada.
After the former Princess Diaries star asked Wintour what she thought of her look, the magazine editor lived up to her 'ice queen reputation' by completely ignoring her question and reading the nominees.
Then, Wintour called Hathaway by the wrong name, referring to her as 'Emily' rather than Anne.
Wintour was giving a nod to The Devil Wears Prada, in which icy magazine tyrant Miranda Priestly (played by Meryl Streep) famously called all her assistants Emily in the film.
It's long been said that Priestly was inspired by Wintour and her years at Vogue.
The appearance comes as fans across the globe gear up for the upcoming sequel to the beloved 2006 flick, which hits theaters in May.
Anna Wintour and Anne Hathaway had an epic Devil Wears Prada moment on stage at the 2026 Oscars
The former Vogue editor-in-chief, 76, and the actress, 43, presented the awards for costume design and makeup and hairstyling together on Sunday evening
Many viewers were delighted to see the stars together on stage, and were amused by the hilarious Devil Wears Prada reference.
'If anyone ever had the slightest doubt that Miranda Priestly was inspired by Anna Wintour, there it is, proven and confirmed! What a flavor!' one fan gushed on X afterward.
'Anna Wintour acting like Miranda Priestly tonight calling Anne "Emily" is hilarious,' another said.
'Anna Wintour gave me years of life at the Oscars with her "thank you Emily" comment,' added someone else.
'No moment of this Oscars will be funnier than Anna Wintour saying "thank you Emily" to Anne Hathaway,' announced a different user.
'Anne Hathaway and Anna Wintour sharing the stage is iconic,' read a fifth post.
'They nailed it,' someone else chimed in.
Wintour showed off her youthful appearance at the event while donning an exquisite white floor-length gown which contained intricate black floral embellishments.
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Fans were left in shambles after Wintour jokingly dissed Hathaway during the appearance, while paying tribute to the beloved movie The Devil Wears Prada
The appearance comes as fans across the globe gear up for upcoming sequel to the beloved 2006 flick, which hits theaters in May
She completed the look with a dramatic black blazer, a piercing silver necklace and of course, a pair of large, dark sunglasses.
She first walked on stage without her signature shades but put them on moments after they started presenting.
The acclaimed magazine mogul is known for covering her eyes in dark shades at events.
In fact, the last time she attended the Oscars in 2015 she was mocked online for opting to wear sunglasses in the audience at the awards show.
As for Hathaway, she opted for a stunning strapless black floral gown.
She accessorized with satin gloves, an eye-popping silver necklace and matching earrings. She styled her dark brown locks in a half updo.