Lauren Weisberger facts for kids
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Lauren Weisberger
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Weisberger in 2013
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| Born | March 28, 1977 Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author |
| Education | Cornell University (BA) |
| Period | 2003–present |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Notable works | The Devil Wears Prada |
| Spouse |
Mike Cohen
(m. 2008) |
| Children | 2 |
Lauren Weisberger (born March 28, 1977) is an American author. She is famous for writing the 2003 best-selling book The Devil Wears Prada. This book was inspired by her own experiences working as an assistant for the editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, Anna Wintour.
Before becoming a novelist, Weisberger worked as a writer and editor for Vogue and Departures magazines. Her book The Devil Wears Prada was later made into a popular movie in 2006. Since then, she has written seven more novels.
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Early Life and Education
Lauren Weisberger was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Her mother was a teacher, and her father worked in a department store before becoming a mortgage broker. Her family is Jewish. She grew up in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania.
When she was eleven, her parents divorced. She and her younger sister moved with their mother to Allentown, Pennsylvania. Lauren went to Parkland High School near Allentown. She was active in sports and other school activities.
After graduating from high school in 1995, she attended Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. She studied English and was part of a sorority. She graduated from Cornell in 1999. After college, Lauren traveled through many countries in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Becoming an Author
Working at Magazines
After her travels, Lauren Weisberger moved to Manhattan, New York City. She got a job as an assistant to Anna Wintour, the editor of Vogue magazine. She worked there for ten months.
Later, she started working for Departures magazine, which is an American Express publication. There, she wrote short reviews and became an assistant editor.
Starting Her First Book
Lauren told a friend that she was interested in taking writing classes. Her friend suggested she write about her time at Vogue. She started writing a story, aiming to complete about 15 pages every few weeks.
When she finished her story, she showed it to literary agents. The book was quickly picked up by a publisher.
The Devil Wears Prada Book
Lauren Weisberger's first book, The Devil Wears Prada, was published in 2003. It became a huge success, staying on The New York Times Best Seller List for six months. By 2006, it was one of the best-selling paperback books in the country.
The book is a fictional story, but it is based on Weisberger's experiences at Vogue magazine. It tells a funny story about a first job in the world of high fashion. The main character, Miranda Priestly, is thought to be inspired by Anna Wintour.
The Devil Wears Prada Movie
The rights to make The Devil Wears Prada into a movie were bought by 20th Century Fox. The movie came out in June 2006. It starred Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly and Anne Hathaway as Andrea Sachs.
The film was very popular and earned a lot of money worldwide. Lauren Weisberger even had a small appearance in the movie as the twins' nanny.
Other Novels by Lauren Weisberger
After the success of The Devil Wears Prada, Lauren Weisberger continued to write more books.
Everyone Worth Knowing
Her second novel, Everyone Worth Knowing, was published in 2005. This book was about the world of public relations in New York City.
Chasing Harry Winston
Chasing Harry Winston was released in 2008. This book follows three best friends in New York City who are turning 30 and facing different challenges in their lives. The book was translated into several languages. In France, it was released as ... diamants et plus si affinités.
Last Night at Chateau Marmont
Last Night at Chateau Marmont was published in August 2010. It also appeared on The New York Times Bestseller List.
Revenge Wears Prada
In 2013, Lauren Weisberger released Revenge Wears Prada. This book is a sequel to The Devil Wears Prada. It also became a best-seller.
The Singles Game
The Singles Game was published in 2016.
When Life Gives You Lululemons
When Life Gives You Lululemons came out in 2018. This is another sequel to The Devil Wears Prada. It focuses on the character of Emily Charlton, who was Miranda Priestly's assistant in the first book. This book is also known as The Wives.
Where the Grass Is Green and the Girls Are Pretty
Her most recent novel, Where the Grass Is Green and the Girls Are Pretty, was released in May 2021. In some countries, this book is called One Little Lie.
Short Stories
Lauren Weisberger has also written short stories. Her story "The Bamboo Confessions" is part of a collection called American Girls About Town. It's about a young woman from New York City who travels the world and starts to see her love life differently.
See also
In Spanish: Lauren Weisberger para niños
