Meryl Streep Unintentionally Reenacts Met Gala Internet Sensation During 'Devil Wears Prada 2' Filming
In the whirlwind of Met Gala excitement, a viral photo often mistaken for singer Jason Derulo taking a dramatic tumble down red carpet stairs has become a beloved meme. However, a closer look reveals that the image originated from a 2011 incident at the Cannes Film Festival, not the Met Gala.
The misconception arose when the photo of a man in a white suit tripping down the stairs became a recurring meme, with many believing it to be Jason Derulo. But Derulo was never present at the Met Gala in 2011, or any year for that matter[2][3][4]. The real identity of the man in the photo remains a mystery.
This meme has become a staple of Met Gala social media humor, despite its inaccuracy. In 2025, the meme found new life when actress Meryl Streep, while filming The Devil Wears Prada 2, took a tumble on red-carpeted stairs. Streep was wearing a striking red gown, reminiscent of the viral photo, further cementing the meme's place in internet culture during Met Gala season[1][2].
The sequel to the beloved film The Devil Wears Prada is highly anticipated, with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway reprising their roles as Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs, respectively. The new film promises updated versions of these iconic characters[5].
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The meme of a man in a white suit tripping down stairs, often misidentified as Jason Derulo, continues to be a staple of Met Gala social media humor, despite its inaccuracy. The meme gained new life in 2025 when actress Meryl Streep, dressed in a red gown reminiscent of the viral photo, took a tumble on red-carpeted stairs during the filming of The Devil Wears Prada 2. This sequel, featuring updated versions of iconic characters, is highly anticipated with the return of Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway.
