Trivia

Her former assistant Lauren Weisberger (1999-2000) wrote the book "The Devil Wears Prada", which was a thinly veiled account of the hellish life of a fashion magazine editor's assistant and is based upon Weisberger's own experiences. The main character Miranda Priestly is supposedly based upon Wintour. The book was eventually made into the movie The Devil Wears Prada (2006).

Showed a good sense of humor when she attended the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada (2006) wearing Prada.

Editor-in-chief of American "Vogue" since 1988.

Is a good friend of Roger Federer and she attended some of his matches at the US Open. Counts his Wimbledon 2009 final victory over Andy Roddick as her all-time favorite match.

Has raised over $ 10 million dollar for AIDS charities since 1990.

Is a big fan of Game of Thrones (2011), even finding the costume design to be particularly appealing.

An absolute no-no in her fashion books: head-to-toe black.

Reportedly warned major fashion designers that they would be banished from "Vogue"'s pages if they make cameo appearances on The Devil Wears Prada (2006) because the character of "Miranda Priestly", played by Meryl Streep, is believed to be based on her.

Some of her favorite things include: (play) "Skylight" by David Hare / (musical) "Kiss Me, Kate" by Cole Porter / (comedian) James Corden / (action star) Hugh Jackman / (game) Tennis / (book) "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen / (museum) Metropolitan (NYC) / (flower) Tuberose / (restaurant) Balthazar / (food) avocado (hates broccoli) / (dessert) Coffee Ice Cream / (invention) any Apple product /(guilty pleasure) Homeland (2011), etc.

Her father was English and her mother was American, from Pennsylvania. Her ancestry includes English, Scottish, distant Dutch, and remote French Huguenot.

Mother of producer Bee Shaffer from her marriage to child psychiatrist David Shaffer.

In the 1970s, Anna worked as a fashion editor for Penthouse Magazine publisher Bob Guccione's erotic publication, "VIVA - International Magazine for Women".

Counts Scarlett O'Hara as the most fashionable literary figure.

Has two children with David Shaffer, Charles "Charlie" (b. 1987) and Katherine "Bee" (b. 1989).

She was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2008 Queen's Birthday Honors List for her services to British journalism and British fashion in the USA.

Brother Patrick is the Political Editor of the UK's The Guardian newspaper. (2015)

She was awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2017 Queen's New Years Honours List for her services to fashion and journalism. She is the editor-in-chief of American Vogue magazine and Artistic Director at Condé Nast in New York City.

Has often been the target of various animal rights organizations such as P.E.T.A. due to her use of fur in "Vogue".

She was awarded the Member of the Companion of Honour in the 2023 King's Birthday Honours List for her services to Fashion abroad in New York City. She is the Editor in Chief, Vogue, Global Editorial Director, Vogue and Global Content Officer, Conde Nast.