And won an Oscar for In new film Anne plays the boss of a website who finds a kindred spirit in her 70-year-old intern Ben, played by Robert De Niro.
Making her a household name. Since then, she’s starred in The Devil Wears Prada and Interstellar, Les Miserables. The Intern,
What was it like to boss around Robert De Niro? Excellent – I’ve been a fan of his for such a long time and was so excited to work with him. All of us on set were awed by him but he’s so sweet – and a little goofy – that we all relaxed eventually.
Why do you think your characters in the movie get along so well?
Jules is super smart and a little uptight. Ben understands her immediately. He likes all the things about her that other people find a little off-putting.
How do you stay grounded?
I went to my ten-year college reunion and it was awesome. I stayed really close with my tight group of friends from college and I still see them every day.
Is it true you interned at Christie’s Auction House to prepare for
The Devil Wears Prada? Yes. I got coffee for everyone, looked at awesome art and reorganised the reference library. I’m a nerd, so that was fun.