The buzz surrounding The Devil Wears Prada 2 has reached a fever pitch, but the latest viral sensation isn’t about the high-fashion wardrobe or the star-studded cast. Instead, a single, subversive moment in the film has ignited a massive conversation across social media regarding the role of human creativity in the age of automation.
The scene in question features the legendary Meryl Streep as the formidable Miranda Priestly. In a sharp, meme-style image, Priestly is depicted as a fast-food worker accompanied by the biting caption: “Would you like some lies with that?”
The Twist: Art Mimicking AI
When the image first surfaced, the internet was quick to dismiss it as another piece of generic Artificial Intelligence (AI) generation. However, the truth behind the artwork has left fans cheering.
Digital artist Alexis Franklin recently revealed that she was the creative force behind the piece. According to Franklin, director David Frankel specifically commissioned her to create the artwork. In a move that highlights the shifting dynamics of digital media, the image was intentionally designed to imitate the aesthetic of AI art, despite being hand-crafted by a human.
Franklin even shared a “behind-the-scenes” process video, proving the level of detail and human effort required to achieve that specific, slightly surreal digital look.
“The Bar is in Hell”: Fans React Online
The revelation sparked an immediate and passionate response from the artistic community and moviegoers alike. For many, the choice to hire an artist to mimic AI—rather than simply using a generator—felt like a definitive statement in support of the creative industry.
• “The bar is truly in hell,” one fan remarked, noting how rare it feels to see human-made digital art in major films today.
• “So refreshing it not being AI,” another user commented on X (formerly Twitter).
• “OMG this one was actually made by an artist??? And it was made to look AI?” read another viral post.
• One particularly enthusiastic reaction summed up the sentiment: “They really said… FUUUCKKKK AI!!!! Everybody CHEERED.”
Familiar Faces in a Changing Fashion World
Beyond the viral art controversy, The Devil Wears Prada 2 promises to be a nostalgic yet modern look at the evolution of the industry. The film sees the return of the original powerhouse lineup, including:
• Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs
• Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton
• Stanley Tucci as Nigel Kipling
As the fashion world shifts from print magazines to digital dominance and viral “memes,” the sequel explores how these iconic characters navigate an era where the line between reality and digital fabrication is thinner than ever.