Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImageAnne Hathawayis one tough cookie when it comes to the acting industry.Hathaway, 38, who had to fight to land her part in the 2006 comedy-drama,The Devil Wears Prada, revealedduring an appearanceFriday onRuPaul’s Drag Racethat she was ninth in line for the role of Andy Sachs oppositeMeryl Streepin the fashion film.Contestant Rosé asked Hathaway if there were any roles she had to “fight tooth and nail for” to which she jokingly responded, “How much time do you have?““I will give you some tea: I was the ninth choice forDevil Wears Prada,” she revealed. “But I got it! Hang in there, never give up.“Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci inThe Devil Wears Prada(2006).20th Century Fox Film Corp. All rights reserved./Courtesy Everett CollectionRachel McAdamswas the first choice for the role because of her success inThe NotebookandMean Girls, but she repeatedly turned it down.“I’m not going to make movies just to make movies,” McAdams toldEllemagazinein 2007 of her decision. “I have to be passionate about it. And at the same time, I can get very distracted when I’m working, and I like to get back to my life a lot.“Juliette LewisandClaire Danesalso auditioned for the part.Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada (2006).Barry Wetcher/20th Century Fox/Kobal/ShutterstockNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Hathaway would later tellVarietyhow hard she had to work to get the role.“I had to be patient,” shetoldthe outlet in 2016. “I wasn’t the first choice.“The actress added that she traced the words “hire me” in the sand of a zen garden plant of an executive after their meeting was over to catch their attention.RELATED VIDEO: Anne Hathaway & Stanley Tucci on Reuniting for The Witches 14 Years After The Devil Wears PradaHathaway then recalled the moment she found out she landed the role.“I was putting on a shirt,” she said. “I had some buddies over. I remember running out in my living room, half dressed, screaming — I gotThe Devil Wears Prada! I gotThe Devil Wears Prada!”
Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
Anne Hathawayis one tough cookie when it comes to the acting industry.Hathaway, 38, who had to fight to land her part in the 2006 comedy-drama,The Devil Wears Prada, revealedduring an appearanceFriday onRuPaul’s Drag Racethat she was ninth in line for the role of Andy Sachs oppositeMeryl Streepin the fashion film.Contestant Rosé asked Hathaway if there were any roles she had to “fight tooth and nail for” to which she jokingly responded, “How much time do you have?““I will give you some tea: I was the ninth choice forDevil Wears Prada,” she revealed. “But I got it! Hang in there, never give up.“Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci inThe Devil Wears Prada(2006).20th Century Fox Film Corp. All rights reserved./Courtesy Everett CollectionRachel McAdamswas the first choice for the role because of her success inThe NotebookandMean Girls, but she repeatedly turned it down.“I’m not going to make movies just to make movies,” McAdams toldEllemagazinein 2007 of her decision. “I have to be passionate about it. And at the same time, I can get very distracted when I’m working, and I like to get back to my life a lot.“Juliette LewisandClaire Danesalso auditioned for the part.Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada (2006).Barry Wetcher/20th Century Fox/Kobal/ShutterstockNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Hathaway would later tellVarietyhow hard she had to work to get the role.“I had to be patient,” shetoldthe outlet in 2016. “I wasn’t the first choice.“The actress added that she traced the words “hire me” in the sand of a zen garden plant of an executive after their meeting was over to catch their attention.RELATED VIDEO: Anne Hathaway & Stanley Tucci on Reuniting for The Witches 14 Years After The Devil Wears PradaHathaway then recalled the moment she found out she landed the role.“I was putting on a shirt,” she said. “I had some buddies over. I remember running out in my living room, half dressed, screaming — I gotThe Devil Wears Prada! I gotThe Devil Wears Prada!”
Anne Hathawayis one tough cookie when it comes to the acting industry.
Hathaway, 38, who had to fight to land her part in the 2006 comedy-drama,The Devil Wears Prada, revealedduring an appearanceFriday onRuPaul’s Drag Racethat she was ninth in line for the role of Andy Sachs oppositeMeryl Streepin the fashion film.
Contestant Rosé asked Hathaway if there were any roles she had to “fight tooth and nail for” to which she jokingly responded, “How much time do you have?”
“I will give you some tea: I was the ninth choice forDevil Wears Prada,” she revealed. “But I got it! Hang in there, never give up.”
Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci inThe Devil Wears Prada(2006).20th Century Fox Film Corp. All rights reserved./Courtesy Everett Collection
Rachel McAdamswas the first choice for the role because of her success inThe NotebookandMean Girls, but she repeatedly turned it down.
“I’m not going to make movies just to make movies,” McAdams toldEllemagazinein 2007 of her decision. “I have to be passionate about it. And at the same time, I can get very distracted when I’m working, and I like to get back to my life a lot.”
Juliette LewisandClaire Danesalso auditioned for the part.
Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada (2006).Barry Wetcher/20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Hathaway would later tellVarietyhow hard she had to work to get the role.
“I had to be patient,” shetoldthe outlet in 2016. “I wasn’t the first choice.”
The actress added that she traced the words “hire me” in the sand of a zen garden plant of an executive after their meeting was over to catch their attention.
RELATED VIDEO: Anne Hathaway & Stanley Tucci on Reuniting for The Witches 14 Years After The Devil Wears Prada
Hathaway then recalled the moment she found out she landed the role.
“I was putting on a shirt,” she said. “I had some buddies over. I remember running out in my living room, half dressed, screaming — I gotThe Devil Wears Prada! I gotThe Devil Wears Prada!”
source: people.com
