Teri Hatcher's 'low-budget' Devil Wears Prada transformation complete with 'Temu wig' trolled by fans: 'More like Nancy Pelosi!'

Teri Hatcher's debut in The Devil Wears Prada musical has been trolled by fans after her transformation into Miranda Priestly failed to impress. The Desperate Housewives star, 61, took on the role of the demanding fashion tastemaker, best known through Meryl Streep's iconic portrayal in the 2006 film adaptation, at the Dominion Theatre in London, England on Tuesday.She replaced her former co-star Vanessa Williams, who led the show for the past two years. However, many fans were left unimpressed by her wig and red pantsuit, joking she looked more like former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 86. Other comments roasted her for looking like a 'Temu' version of Miranda. 'All I see is Nancy Pelosi,' one wrote, while another added, 'Genuinely thought this was Nancy Pelosi getting her groove on.' Teri Hatcher's, 61, debut in The Devil Wears Prada musical has been trolled by fans after her transformation into Miranda Priestly failed to impressFans roasted her wig and red pantsuit, joking she looked more like former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 86 (seen R in 2024) 'If there ever is a Nancy Pelosi biopic, she needs to play her,' someone else chimed in. Others thought they saw a similarity to Hillary Clinton, with one fan writing, 'Damn I thought this was Hillary Clinton the musical.' 'Looks more like Hillary Clinton.' 'Miranda ordered on Temu,' yet another commentator wrote. 'God, I can’t get used to that wig which looks like someone with a lumpy blue sweater would wear! She deserves better! THAT’S ALL!''I love Teri H but come on, who ever is responsible for these wigs for her and a few others needs sacking, theyre horrendous.' 'The wig DOES look bad but love you Terri lol.' 'More like the Devil wears Ann Taylor,' another joked about her pantsuit, referring to the workwear brand. The Desperate Housewives star took on the role of the demanding fashion tastemaker at the Dominion Theatre in London, England on Tuesday She wore an all-red outfit as well as a bob wig She replaced her former co-star Vanessa Williams, who led the show for the past two years She will play Miranda for a limited run through February 6, 2027 'All I see is Nancy Pelosi,' one wrote, while another added, 'Genuinely thought this was Nancy Pelosi getting her groove on''Not sure about the wig,' another added.Someone else dubbed it the 'Felicity Huffman wig.''Never thought I'd see Miranda with a bob but here we are,' another joked.Another one simply asked, 'Seriously?' However, other fans praised her performance, with one writing, 'She’s so good!!!' Hatcher will play Miranda for a limited run through February 6, 2027.When her casting was announced, Hatcher said in a statement: 'I’ve been fortunate enough to play some pretty formidable women throughout my career, but very few can compare to THE Miranda Priestly.''I’m absolutely delighted to be joining The Devil Wears Prada in the West End. Miranda is intelligent, commanding, and has a glorious way of putting you in your place while being funny at the same time.''Her dialogue is unforgettable, her confidence is contagious. These are the kinds of roles one loves to play.''I can’t wait to embrace Miranda’s sharp wit, fierce ambition, and iconic style, and share her story on a stage with a new audience every night.' Meryl Streep famously portrayed Miranda Priestly in the 2006 film adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada and its 2026 sequel; Seen in a 2006 stillJoin the discussionDoes a bad costume or wig ruin a star’s chance to make a role iconic, no matter their talent?What's your view?Hatcher has previous experience in musicals, having starred in the national tour of Cabaret and playing Morticia Addams in a Los Angeles production of The Addams Family.Hatcher first found fame in 1984 as a San Francisco 49ers cheerleader before being cast in small TV roles, including a memorable turn as the 'real and spectacular' character Sidra on NBC sitcom Seinfeld in 1993.Seven months later, the three-time SAG Award winner made her debut as Daily Planet reporter Lois Lane in ABC's Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman from 1993 to 1997.Hatcher then headed up ABC soap opera Desperate Housewives as Susan Meyer for eight seasons spanning 2004 to 2012, which later inspired Bravo to create the reality TV franchise, The Real Housewives.