Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Cameo Reportedly Cut After Backlash
Sydney Sweeney may have stepped onto one of Hollywood’s most watched sets, but fans reportedly should not expect to see her in the final movie.
The ‘Euphoria’ star was photographed in 2025 on the set of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, which immediately kicked off speculation. Was she playing a new fashion-world power player? A celebrity client? A surprise link to Emily Blunt’s Emily Charlton?
Now, insiders say her cameo has been cut from the movie.
A source described the move as a “creative decision,” saying the scene ultimately did not fit the film’s overall storyboard. The production reportedly appreciated Sweeney’s involvement, but the cameo will not appear in the final cut. The timing, though, is what has people talking.
Sydney’s Cameo Was Expected To Be A Quick Celebrity Moment
Details around Sweeney’s planned scene were never fully confirmed. The 28-year-old actress was reportedly expected to appear as herself, possibly as a celebrity client working with Emily Charlton, played again by Emily Blunt. That would have placed Sweeney inside the glossy, high-pressure fashion universe that made the original 2006 film such a pop culture favorite.
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ brings back Anne Hathaway as Andrea Sachs and Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, the icy magazine editor famously inspired by Anna Wintour. The sequel is expected to revisit their world under new circumstances, with the fashion industry looking very different from the print-dominated era of the first movie.
For Sweeney, losing a cameo in such a heavily watched sequel is a rough headline, especially after months of public scrutiny.
Her American Eagle Campaign Sparked A Major Fight
Sweeney’s recent wave of backlash began in late 2025 after her American Eagle denim campaign. The ad played on the phrase “good jeans,” a wordplay tied to “good genes.” Because Sweeney is blonde and blue-eyed, critics argued the campaign carried ugly historical undertones and accused it of echoing eugenics language. American Eagle denied that interpretation.
“‘Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans’ is and always was about the jeans. Her jeans, her story,” the retailer stated. “We’ll continue to celebrate how everyone wears their AE jeans with confidence, their way. Great jeans look good on everyone.”
Sweeney also pushed back. “I was honestly surprised by the reaction,” she said. “I did it because I love the jeans and love the brand. I don’t support the views some people chose to connect to the campaign. Many have assigned motives and labels to me that just aren’t true.”
Political Labels Added More Heat
The backlash did not stop with the campaign. Public debate around Sweeney’s politics intensified after voting records reportedly showed she was registered with the Republican Party. That detail quickly fed the conservative-label discussion already surrounding her.
She also faced criticism tied to her return as Cassie in ‘Euphoria.’ Some viewers objected to scenes involving animal roleplay and a separate sequence where Cassie appeared in childlike styling. Critics argued the scenes pushed uncomfortable themes, while defenders pointed to the show’s long history of provocative storytelling.
Now, with ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ reportedly moving ahead without her cameo, the question becomes obvious: was this only about story flow, or did the noise around Sweeney make the decision easier?
The official explanation is creative. The public conversation will likely be far messier.
