It’s been over a week now since the season two finale of “The Pitt” aired, and Sepideh Moafi is still sorting through messages from viewers. The actor joined the hit HBO series for its second season as Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi, who remained a mystery for much of the season until the final few episodes, when her seizure disorder was revealed. “I’ve been so beautifully overwhelmed by the number of messages I’ve been getting from people who carry chronic conditions or chronic illnesses and deal with seizure disorders, and the kind of visibility that this role brings,” Moafi says over Zoom from her New York apartment. “The thing that was important to me going in was creating visibility for a type of health care worker, a type of doctor that travels abroad and works in conflict zones, humanitarian doctors. “But to have this kind of reaction and visibility for people who have been managing this condition their whole lives has been so just incredibly potent and beautiful. It’s why I do what ...
Havaianas’ New ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Collab Urges You to Ditch the Heels and Opt for Flip-Flops — Shop Here
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. At the world premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” landing in theaters on May 1, director David Frankel joked that the movie had absolutely no marketing budget to speak of. Of course, the incessant headlines surrounding its press tour and the plethora of brand collaborations we’ve been privy to these past few months — from fringe skirts at Walmart to Tweezerman nail files — paint a different picture. As for the latest initiate of the sexy, editorial-chic universe helmed by Miranda Priestly? It’s Brazilian flip-flop giant Havaianas, who’s just announced an all-new, “The Devil Wears Prada 2″—themed shoe line for spring called the Puffed Family. Operating under the slogan “if it’s not heels, it’s Havaianas,” the capsule encourages shoppers to kick off their Manolos and treat their feet to something even more statement-making (not to mention co...