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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,

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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.

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