Meryl Streep and Anna Wintour share a surprising connection, revealed by a genealogical study. The acclaimed actress, known for her role as the demanding fashion editor Miranda Prestley in the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada, and the influential Vogue editor, are distantly related. A family tree research company uncovered a common ancestry between the two women, tracing their lineage back to the fifth generation.
Thomas Smith and Elizabeth Kinsey, both Streep’s ancestors, and Wintour’s ancestors, lived in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The connection extends further, with Streep and Wintour being first cousins in the sixth generation. This familial link adds an intriguing layer to the story behind The Devil Wears Prada, as the novel’s author, Lauren Weisberger, grew up just 32 kilometers from Bucks County.
Weisberger’s upbringing in the area served as the inspiration for her critically acclaimed book, which famously depicted the world of high-fashion editorial.
