The Devil Wears Prada 2 filmed a fictional Met gala at the Museum of Natural History with Meryl Streep, Simone Ashley, and Stanley Tucci.

One of the best female villains in film history would never be kind to onlookers. The sarcastic movie character would probably scoff in their direction or chillingly deliver, “Go!” But as Streep’s method-acting days stopped after playing Miranda Priestly, it’s no wonder she’d rather be nice to her adoring fans compared to staying in character.

Life often imitates art — and if recent photos from the set of The Devil Wears Prada 2 are any indication, sometimes the opposite is true as well. Based on Friday, August 1, snaps showing stars Stanley Tucci and Meryl Streep decked out in their finest,