Character Relationship Map: The Devil Wears Prada

Characters

• Miranda Priestly (played by Meryl Streep) — protagonist

  Ruthless editor-in-chief of Runway magazine, known for icy demeanor and exacting standards.

• Andy Sachs (played by Anne Hathaway) — protagonist

  Ambitious journalism graduate turned reluctant assistant, learns resilience and self-worth.

• Emily (played by Emily Blunt) — supporting

  Senior assistant to Miranda, highly competitive and deeply invested in fashion hierarchy.

• Nigel (played by Stanley Tucci) — supporting

  Creative director at Runway, witty, supportive, and a mentor figure to Andy.

• Christian Thompson (played by Simon Baker) — supporting

  Andy's boyfriend, works in publishing.

• Nate (played by Adrian Grenier) — supporting

  Andy's friend, works in publishing.

• James Holt (played by Daniel Sunjata) — supporting

  Runway magazine editor.

• Jacqueline Follet (played by Stephanie Szostak) — supporting

  French fashion designer.

• Editor (played by John Rothman) — supporting

  Magazine editor.

Key Relationships

• Nate → Editor (Social Acquaintance)
• Christian Thompson → James Holt (Professional Industry Connection)
• Christian Thompson → Jacqueline Follet (Professional Industry Connection)
• Nigel → Jacqueline Follet (Conflict Successor)
• Nigel → James Holt (Professional Director)
• Emily → Jacqueline Follet (Conflict Rival)
• Emily → James Holt (Professional Industry Associate)
• Emily → Nigel (Professional Colleague)
• Andy Sachs → Editor (Professional Candidate)
• Andy Sachs → Christian Thompson (Romantic Casual Lover)
• Andy Sachs → Nate (Romantic Ex-Boyfriend)
• Andy Sachs → Nigel (Professional Mentor)
• Andy Sachs → Emily (Professional Rival)
• Miranda Priestly → Editor (Professional Reference Giver)
• Miranda Priestly → Christian Thompson (Social Informant)

Story Analysis

A young journalist navigates the ruthless fashion industry, learning hard lessons about ambition, loyalty, and self-worth.

Plot Progression

1. The Runway Gauntlet
2. Paris Ambition
3. The Paris Betrayal
4. The Fountain & The Mirror