To Anne Hathaway’s delight: Rachel McAdams has turned down the role in The Devil Wears Prada three times.

Anne Hathaway, for her part, was the fourth or fifth choice for the role of Andrea. However, she was passionate about the role and even wrote a letter to the producers to express her interest. Hathaway’s efforts paid off and she ended up playing a role that has become one of the most memorable of her career.

The Devil Wears Prada was released in 2006 and became an instant hit, grossing over $326 million at the worldwide box office. Critics and audiences praised Hathaway’s performance, as well as Meryl Streep’s inimitable performance as Miranda Priestly.