Meryl Streep turned down 'The Devil Wears Prada' to try to double her salary. It taught her a lesson about negotiating.

Source: Business Insider

Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly in "The Devil Wears Prada. "20th Century FoxMeryl Streep revealed that she originally turned down her iconic role in "The Devil Wears Prada. "Streep said she knew the film would be a hit, but felt she could leverage her demand for more money.