High fashion and Hollywood glamour collided in the heart of London on Wednesday night as stars descended upon the National Portrait Gallery for the “A Night With Runway” gala reception.

Celebrating the European premiere of the long-awaited sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2, the event saw a dazzling array of A-list talent, but it was British television icon Amanda Holden and her lookalike daughter, Lexi Hughes, who turned heads with their coordinated elegance.

Arriving at the historic venue via a classic black London cab, the 55-year-old Britain’s Got Talent judge and her 20-year-old daughter—an emerging model signed with Storm Management—offered a masterclass in red-carpet dressing.

Holden showcased her age-defying figure and sun-kissed glow in a sleek, strapless black evening gown, while Lexi opted for a striking contrast in a vibrant red-lace midi dress.

The pair, who have often been praised by fans for their uncanny resemblance, shared a series of behind-the-scenes glimpses on social media before the event.

Fans on Instagram were quick to laud the duo, with comments ranging from “Two living angels” to “Absolutely sensational.”

The gala followed an earlier appearance at the film’s official premiere in Leicester Square, where the duo posed hand-in-hand against a backdrop of flashing bulbs.

For Holden, a long-standing style icon in the UK, the evening was more than just a party; it was a proud mother moment as she introduced Lexi to the industry’s heavy hitters.

While Holden and Hughes brought the local glamour, the evening belonged to the legendary cast of the 2006 original, returning for a sequel nearly 20 years in the making.

Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci were seen sharing laughs and intimate conversations, appearing more like old friends than colleagues.

• Anne Hathaway (43) commanded the spotlight in a custom black-and-silver striped strapless gown featuring a dramatic ruffled train. Keeping her hair in a high, sleek ponytail—reminiscent of Andy Sachs’ final transformation in the first film—she paired the look with chunky silver jewelry.
• Emily Blunt transitioned from her daytime press look into a sophisticated black sheer mini dress paired with opaque tights, cementing her status as a modern-day fashion powerhouse.
• Meryl Streep channeled a more relaxed, celebratory version of Miranda Priestly, donning a dazzling purple sequined jacket and her signature stylish sunglasses.

The sequel, which officially hits theaters in May 2026, picks up with a modern twist on the cutthroat world of fashion journalism.

The plot centers on a shifting power dynamic: Miranda Priestly is now grappling with the decline of traditional print media and the rise of digital platforms.

In a delicious narrative irony, Miranda finds herself at odds with her former assistant, Emily Charlton (Blunt), who has risen to become a high-level executive at a luxury conglomerate, controlling the very advertising dollars Miranda needs to keep Runway magazine afloat.

The film also welcomes several new high-profile additions to the cast, including Justin Theroux, Kenneth Branagh, and Lucy Liu, with filming locations spanning the fashion capitals of New York and Milan.

The original The Devil Wears Prada was more than a box-office success; it was a cultural touchstone that redefined the “workplace comedy” and gave us the most iconic fashion editor in cinematic history.

Early critical reactions suggest the sequel lives up to the hype, with critics warning fans to “Gird your loins… it is phenomenal.”

As the gala wound down, the buzz in London was undeniable. With a blend of original nostalgia and fresh faces like Lexi Hughes, the “Runway” empire is officially back in style.