Meryl Streep Says Robert De Niro Is ‘the Worst’ at Charades, Hopes Never to Have Him on Her Team During Game Nights

Meryl Streep has made headlines once more, this time during her recent appearance on the ‘Today’ show, where she light-heartedly described fellow actor Robert De Niro as the “worst” teammate during a game of charades. This revelation came as she promoted her upcoming film, *The Devil Wears Prada 2*, ahead of its theatrical release on May 1.

During the segment, aired on Wednesday, 29 April, Streep was joined by her co-stars Stanley Tucci, Emily Blunt, and Anne Hathaway for a pre-recorded chat with Jenna Bush Hager. Streep, who is now 76, expressed her affection for Tucci, stating how she enjoyed playing charades with him at numerous gatherings. However, she was quick to steer clear of adding De Niro to their team.

“I love Stanley. We have played a lot of charades together at various parties,” Streep divulged, “but try not to get Robert De Niro on our team because he’s the worst.” Tucci nodded in agreement, while fellow cast member Blunt burst into laughter, bringing a light-hearted atmosphere to the show.

Hathaway chimed in, with a hint of amusement in her tone, suggesting that while De Niro may lack skill in charades, the experience must still be “heartwarming.” Tucci humorously underlined that De Niro is a “very shy” individual, a detail Streep reiterated while imitating him struggling to decipher how to play the game.

Streep and De Niro share a long history of collaboration in Hollywood, having worked together on films such as *The Deer Hunter*, *Falling in Love*, and *Marvin’s Room*, which suggests a strong bond exists beneath the playful banter. Their friendship seems to encompass both admiration and a jovial acknowledgment of each other’s quirks.

The conversation then veered towards reminiscing about the original *The Devil Wears Prada*, which debuted two decades ago. Streep expressed her excitement about reuniting with the cast. “I was thrilled. I don’t know if they were thrilled but I was, ‘Hi everybody!’” she remarked, showcasing her characteristic enthusiasm.

In a cheeky moment, Tucci joked, “It was sort of like, ‘Oh, she’s back,’” acknowledging the group’s shared history while underscoring the significance of the reunion. Blunt, who portrayed Emily Charlton, reflected on how much has changed since the original film. “You know, I think this film changed my life in a huge way,” she revealed, noting that both she and Tucci have grown personally and professionally over the years, with Tucci even marrying her sister, Felicity Blunt, in 2012.

“We are so related,” Blunt added playfully, to which Tucci responded, “We’re over related,” prompting laughter from the other cast members.

*The Devil Wears Prada 2* will see the return of Streep as the indomitable Miranda Priestly, with Hathaway reprising her role as Andy Sachs and Blunt returning as Emily Charlton. Tucci is also back as Nigel Kipling, making it a nostalgic reunion for fans of the original film.

The sequel will introduce new faces, including Kenneth Branagh, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak, Simone Ashley, Pauline Chalamet, Patrick Brammall, and Caleb Hearon. According to *Variety*, the film will explore Priestly’s challenges as she navigates her career at a time when traditional magazine publishing is in decline, all while contending with Blunt’s character, who has risen to become a powerful executive within the luxury sector—a conflict that Priestly finds herself in desperate need of resolving.

As anticipation grows for the film’s release, it appears that Streep’s witty anecdotes and the evident chemistry among the cast have contributed to the excitement surrounding *The Devil Wears Prada 2*. Fans and newcomers alike will have the opportunity to witness how the beloved characters have evolved when the film hits cinemas on May 1.