Lauren Weisberger facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 best known for her 2003 book, The Devil Wears Prada. This book was a huge success and was later made into a popular movie. It was inspired by her own experiences working as an assistant for the editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, Anna Wintour. Before becoming a famous author, Weisberger worked for Vogue and Departures magazines. She has written seven other novels since her first big hit.
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Early Life and Education
Lauren Weisberger was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Her mother was a school teacher, and her father was a department store president. She grew up in a Jewish family. 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 groups. After graduating 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 a lot. She backpacked through many countries in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. These included Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Thailand, India, Nepal, and Hong Kong.
Career as a Writer
Working at Vogue
After her travels, Lauren moved to Manhattan. She got a job as an assistant to Anna Wintour, the editor of Vogue magazine. She worked there for ten months. Lauren later said she felt like she didn't quite fit in at the magazine.
Starting Her First Book
After leaving Vogue, Lauren started working for Departures magazine. She wrote short reviews and became an assistant editor. She told a friend that she wanted to take writing classes. Her friend suggested she write a story about her time at Vogue. Lauren started writing about 15 pages every few weeks. When she finished the story, she showed it to literary agents. Her book was sold to a publisher within two weeks!
The Devil Wears Prada
Lauren Weisberger's first book, The Devil Wears Prada, came out in 2003. It quickly became a bestseller and stayed 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 Lauren's own experiences at Vogue magazine. The main character, Miranda Priestly, is thought to be inspired by Anna Wintour. The book shows the funny and sometimes difficult parts of having a first job in the high-fashion world. Not everyone at Vogue liked the book, as it showed a critical view of the fashion industry.
The Movie Adaptation
The Devil Wears Prada was made into a movie in 2006 by 20th Century Fox. It starred Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly and Anne Hathaway as Andrea Sachs. The movie was a big hit, earning over $326 million worldwide.
The movie is a bit different from the book. For example, in the movie, Andrea goes to Northwestern University, but in the book, she goes to Brown University. Also, the ending of the movie is different from the book. In the movie, Andrea and Miranda part ways with some respect. In the book, Andrea gets fired after yelling at Miranda. Lauren Weisberger even had a small role in the film as the twins' nanny!
Television Series
In 2006, there were plans to make The Devil Wears Prada into a TV show. However, the series was never created.
Other Books by Lauren Weisberger
Lauren Weisberger has written several other novels after The Devil Wears Prada.
- Everyone Worth Knowing (2005): This book was about the public relations world in New York City. It received mixed reviews.
- Chasing Harry Winston (2008): This novel follows three best friends in New York City who are turning 30. They each try to make big changes in their lives. The book was translated into several languages.
- Last Night at Chateau Marmont (2010): This book also made it onto The New York Times Bestseller List.
- Revenge Wears Prada (2013): This is a sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, continuing the story of the characters.
- The Singles Game (2016): This novel was released in 2016.
- When Life Gives You Lululemons (2018): This is another sequel to The Devil Wears Prada. It focuses on the character of Emily Charlton, Miranda Priestly's assistant.
- Where the Grass Is Green and the Girls Are Pretty (2021): Her most recent novel, released in May 2021.
Short Stories
Lauren Weisberger also has a short story called "The Bamboo Confessions." It is part of a collection of stories called American Girls About Town. Her story is about a young woman from New York City who travels the world. Her travels help her see her love life back home in a new way.
See also
In Spanish: Lauren Weisberger para niños
