A surprise runway appearance is basically a fashion week tradition at this point—as standard in Paris as street style photographers, traffic, and twice-baked potatoes at Caviar Kaspia. In recent seasons, designers have sent legendary supermodels, rappers, actors, and even fashion critics down the catwalk, and a generous helping of nepo babies is now a given. But arguably no one pulls off stunt casting better than Mrs. Prada (it was Miuccia who famously assembled a team of Hollywood “villains,” including Gary Oldman and Willem Dafoe, for the fall 2012 Prada show), and she delivered another surprise in Paris today, where Olivia Colman walked the Miu Miu runway.Olivia Colman walks the spring 2027 Miu Miu show.
Photo: Getty ImagesThe former British Vogue cover star, Oscar winner, and perpetually stylish woman wore a leather skirt suit, flats, and a chic low ponytail as part of a lineup that also included her Pride & Prejudice co-star Emma Corrin. Corrin, of course, is something of a pro—they teetered down the fall 2023 runway in heels and sparkly knickers, and have appeared in Miu Miu campaigns. Her on-screen mom, by contrast, tends to keep a lower profile—Olivia Colman once described herself as “weird and shy” in an interview with Vogue, and later said she finds her fame “very embarrassing.”Luckily for guests at today’s show, the 52-year-old (who debuted a new look earlier in the week while promoting her film Wicker) was persuaded to set all that aside and join Mrs. P’s characteristically eclectic model lineup. Also spotted on the runway? Hamnet star Noah Jupe, Jamie Bell, Louisa Jacobson (Meryl Streep’s daughter), and Ella Bleu Travolta (John’s daughter)—like we said, it’s a given.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs Olivia Colman as a Miu Miu Runway Model
1 Wait Olivia Colman walked a runway
Yes The Oscarwinning actress walked in a Miu Miu fashion show modeling one of the brands looks
2 When did this happen
She appeared in Miu Mius FallWinter 2024 show at Paris Fashion Week in March 2024
3 What did she wear
She wore a green coat with a furtrimmed collar a patterned shirt and a statement bag
4 Why would an actress model for Miu Miu
Miu Miu often casts actors and unexpected celebrities instead of traditional models It fits the brands quirky intellectual image
5 Is she a professional model now
No It was a oneoff runway appearance not a career change
6 Has she done fashion work before
Yes shes appeared in magazine shoots and campaigns but runway modeling is new for her
7 Did people like it
Mostly yes Fans and fashion critics praised her confidence and how well she fit Miu Mius vibe
8 Why is this a big deal
It shows fashions growing trend of casting actors and real people not just models It also sparked conversation about age and beauty standards
9 What is Miu Miu
An Italian luxury fashion brand founded by Miuccia Prada in 1993 Its known for playful youthful slightly offbeat designs
10 Whats the difference between Miu Miu and Prada
Miu Miu is Pradas sister brand younger more experimental and usually less expensive
11 What does walking a runway mean
It means modeling clothes in a fashion show by walking down a catwalk in front of an audience
12 Do celebrities get paid for runway shows
Usually yes though sometimes they do it for exposure or a brand relationship Fees arent publicly disclosed
13 Why do brands cast celebrities instead of models
Famous faces bring media attention social media buzz and cultural relevance that regular models often cant
14 Was she the only celebrity in the show
No Miu Mius shows often mix actors musicians and models