At the London premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2, Anne Hathaway walked the red carpet with co‑stars like Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, nearly 20 years after the first film. During the event, a fan suddenly stepped forward and handed her a copy of the Quran, surprising the people around her.
Why did a fan give Anne Hathaway the Quran?
A few days earlier, Anne had used the phrase “Inshallah” in an interview with People magazine while talking about her hopes for the future. She said, “I want to have a long, healthy life, Inshallah. I hope so,” and the clip went viral on social media.
“Inshallah” is an Arabic expression meaning “God willing,” and many viewers appreciated her using it naturally and respectfully. The fan later said the Quran gift was inspired by that moment and was meant as a kind gesture.
Take a look at the viral video:
How did Anne Hathaway react to the gift?
The moment took place on April 22 at the London screening of The Devil Wears Prada 2. In the video, Anne is seen smiling as the fan offers her the holy book and explains why they brought it. She accepts it with both hands and replies warmly, “Thank you so much. That’s very kind,” nodding when the fan asks her to read it. Her calm and polite reaction, without making it dramatic, quickly went viral and was widely shared online.
What are people saying online?
On social media, many users praised Anne for handling the moment with “genuine grace.” One person wrote that it was a “peak wholesome fan moment” that started with just one casual “Inshallah” and ended with someone bringing the “full Glorious Quran” to the premiere.
Others hoped she would be able to read and understand the text, while some joked about how fast fans reacted, from seeing a short interview clip to showing up at a red carpet with a holy book. A few posts also criticised people who were overreacting, pointing out that she wasn’t “converting on the red carpet,” just accepting a thoughtful gift from a fan who felt seen by her words.
When will The Devil Wears Prada 2 release?
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is set for worldwide theatrical release on May 1, 2026. The film sees the original core cast, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci return, along with new additions like Justin Theroux and Kenneth Branagh, in a story that picks up about two decades after the original.