Former Anna Wintour Assistants Debunk The Devil Wears Prada

Three former assistants to Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour appeared on the podcast The Run-Through on April 9, 2026, to discuss the accuracy of the film and novel The Devil Wears Prada.

The guests, referred to by host Chloe as Anna’s Angels, provided insights into the daily operations of working under the fashion industry leader. The group included Sache Taylor, Sammi Tapper, and Marley Marius.

Taylor currently serves as Vogue’s director of special events, while Tapper is the director of operations and content strategy. Marius holds the position of senior editor for features and news.

The Realities of the Vogue Office

During the episode, the former assistants broke down the actual day-to-day requirements of their roles. They specifically addressed the management of the infamous take-home book and the reasons behind the frequent running throughout the office.

The conversation also covered whether assistants are ever permitted to wear pieces from the Vogue closet.

One of the more lighthearted revelations involved the difficulty of decoding Anna Wintour’s handwriting. While Marley Marius claimed she became fluent in reading it, Sammi Tapper revealed that Wintour herself sometimes struggles to read her own writing.

Origins of The Devil Wears Prada

The discussion of the film’s accuracy coincides with previous reports regarding Wintour’s relationship with the source material. According to reporting from May 3, 2022, Wintour reportedly recognized that The Devil Wears Prada was about her after attending a preview screening.

However, sources indicated that Wintour did not remember the specific former assistant who wrote the novel. Wintour reportedly told then-managing editor Laurie Jones that she had no idea who the assistant was.

Interview Advice and Personal Anecdotes

The podcast also featured personal contributions from the hosts. Chioma shared details regarding her own interview with Wintour, including what she wore to the meeting.

Based on her experience, Chioma advised those aspiring to work at Vogue to avoid the mistake of wearing black to an interview with Wintour.

Chloe detailed her activities from the week of April 9, 2026, which included attending a Broadway revival of Cats titled Jellicle Ball.

Chloe also attended a taping of Saturday Night Live with her mother, Candice Bergen, to see Jack Black perform on stage.