Known for her chameleon-like acting ability, she is a master of both the stage and the silver screen.
Reflecting a cultural shift in America, the movie was critically acclaimed for its even-handed portrayal of the effects of divorce on a family.
Written by Nora Ephron and Alice Arlen and directed by Mike Nichols, the film was inspired by the life of Karen Silkwood, a nuclear-fuel plant whistleblower and labor union activist.
Much to my surprise, "The Devil Wears Prada" turns out to be one of those films that stands as a marker of how much our attitudes have changed during a reasonably short period of time.